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Minnehaha County Approves 2026 Budget
The Minnehaha County Commission has approved a $132.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, reflecting a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Rhoden Signs Bill for New State Prison
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed Senate Bill 2, greenlighting a new prison in Sioux Falls and calling it the largest public safety investment in state history.
Smoke Shop Owners Indicted After Statewide Drug Sting
Five South Dakota smoke shop owners are facing charges after a statewide sting uncovered the sale of illegal products. Undercover officers, working with state and local law enforcement, made controlled buys earlier this summer.
State Prison Inmate Dies by Apparent Suicide
A South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate, 57-year-old Keith McLain, has died in an apparent suicide. McLain was found unresponsive in his cell on September 22 and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. He was serving time for a Minnehaha County second-degree rape conviction. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has not released additional details.
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Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers
For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
3 weeks ago in World
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
3 weeks ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
3 weeks ago in World
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – 2400 block of S Capital St
Starting Monday, September 29th from 7AM through Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, at 8 AM the 2400 block of S Capital…
BBB Issues Warning After Online Car Scam Attempt in South Dakota
The Better Business Bureau is warning South Dakotans to be cautious when buying used cars online, especially on social media platforms. Officials say deals that seem too good to be true are likely scams.
Sioux Falls Set to Host U.S. Olympic Curling Trials This Fall
Sioux Falls will host the U.S. Olympic Curling Team Trials this November, attracting top athletes from across the nation. At a preview panel, 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler George highlighted the high-stakes nature of the competition, where winning or losing can change an athlete’s career.
GOP Primary Shaping Up in South Dakota Secretary of State Race
South Dakota Republicans are preparing for a 2026 primary battle in the secretary of state race. State Rep. Heather Baxter of Rapid City announced her candidacy Monday, challenging incumbent Monae Johnson, who is seeking a second term.
The 437 Project Brings Mental Health Awareness Run to Mitchell
The 437 Project arrives in Mitchell this weekend as 12 runners cover 437 miles across South Dakota to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention.
Rhoden Omits Speaker Hansen From Remarks Amid Prison Debate
During South Dakota’s special legislative session, Governor Larry Rhoden thanked task force members for advancing his $650 million state prison plan, but pointedly omitted House Speaker Jon Hansen from his remarks.
Rhoden Highlights Prison Plan As Largest Safety Investment
Governor Larry Rhoden told lawmakers that replacing the South Dakota State Penitentiary is the state’s largest public safety investment. Backed unanimously by a bipartisan prison task force, the plan calls for a new 1,500-bed facility in northeast Sioux Falls with expanded treatment and vocational training space to better prepare inmates returning to society.
Bridge Dedication to Honor Fallen Marine
South Dakota will honor U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dirk R. Abbas, killed in action during the Korean War in 1952, with the naming of the Highway 27 bridge over Crow Creek near Britton.
3 weeks ago in National
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 9/24/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team competed in Watertown yesterday and had another strong day. They finished in second…
