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Federal student loan wage garnishment to resume in 2026, affecting thousands of South Dakotans

The U.S. Department of Education says wage garnishment for defaulted student loans will resume in early 2026, potentially affecting thousands of South Dakota borrowers carrying $3.7 billion in federal education debt.

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Lake Area Tech cites record enrollment, Build Dakota scholarships and $100M campus expansion plan heading into 2026

Lake Area Technical College in Watertown says enrollment is at record levels as it promotes the Build Dakota Scholarship, expands nursing training to Pierre, and advances a long-term campus plan estimated at $100 million.

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Watertown School District cuts student lunch debt by $20,500 after Sharp Automotive, anonymous donations

Watertown School District officials say more than $20,500 in donations — including $10,500 from Sharp Automotive and a $10,000 anonymous gift — will be applied to outstanding student meal balances.

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DWU announces winners from Fall 2025 Scholarship Day

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University has announced fall scholarship winners for the class of 2026. 23 high school seniors…

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DWU announces winter holiday hours

Dakota Wesleyan University offices and the McGovern Library will observe modified hours during the winter holiday break, with normal operations resuming in mid-January.

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Mitchell Technical College Program Prepares Future Local Business Owners

Mitchell Technical College’s entrepreneurship program is helping students and working adults gain the skills needed to start or grow local businesses as Baby Boomers retire.

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Dusty Johnson Unveils “Strong Schools” Plan Focused on Education Funding and Skilled Trades

Gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a new “Strong Schools” education plan in Sioux Falls, outlining proposals to prioritize K-12 funding, boost student achievement, and expand skilled trade pathways.

4 weeks ago

Is South Dakota’s rate of chronic absenteeism in schools increasing?

Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.

4 weeks ago

Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Advances to National Championship in Warzone 2v2

The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete Friday for the NJCAAE Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 National Championship, marking the program’s first national title appearance. LATC enters the finals following a standout season and a decisive semifinal victory.

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WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell Activities, College Hoops, NFL games & Timberwolves in action

Jam packed weekend of sports! Mitchell Hockey & Gymnastics, Timberwolves back-to-back, NFL Saturday/Sunday slate and more!

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Sioux Falls Parks earns perfect national accreditation score as Falls Park master plan heads toward February vote

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Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation recently earned a perfect score in its CAPRA reaccreditation review, and the department is now taking public feedback on a long-range Falls Park master plan that some council members say needs clearer cost estimates.

3 days ago in Business, Government, Local

Creighton index: Mid-America manufacturing ends 2025 at weakest point; rural economy shows slight improvement

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Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell to its lowest level of 2025 in the December survey, signaling contraction in regional manufacturing, while a separate Creighton rural index edged back near growth-neutral heading into 2026.