Education

1 day ago

South Dakota Schools Brace as Property Tax Reform Proposals Threaten Funding

School officials in South Dakota are raising alarms over proposed property tax reforms that could cut crucial school funding. Of 19 recommendations under consideration, six directly threaten resources for local schools, leaving districts like Sioux Falls preparing for potential budget shortfalls.

2 days ago

Roger and Vicki Musick Named South Dakota’s 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year

Roger and Vicki Musick of Mitchell will be honored as the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year by the South Dakota Association for Fundraising Professionals during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Dakota Wesleyan University.

2 weeks ago

South Dakota Education Secretary Takes Action Against Ten Teacher License Applicants

According to KELOLand, one applicant, Clive Bremser of Pierre, was denied certification for 18 months after failing to disclose prior arrests but later took a paraprofessional role at Mitchell High School.

4 weeks ago

South Dakota Students Outperform National Average on ACT, Class of 2025 Posts 21 Composite Score

South Dakota students continue to outscore national averages on the ACT exam, maintaining the state’s academic edge.

4 weeks ago

Mitchell Technical College to Renovate Campus Amphitheater After $1.2 Million Project Approval

Mitchell Technical College is set to begin a $1.245 million renovation of its campus amphitheater following approval from the Mitchell Board of Education.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."

7 hours ago in Sports

Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.