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Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell raised $17,212 in a school raffle, celebrating by spraying teachers and Mayor Jordan Hanson with watercolor paint.

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South Dakota Launches Summer Police Certification Course Prioritizing Tribal Recruits

South Dakota’s new summer police academy gives tribal recruits priority, helping officers train closer to home while lawmakers consider added protections.

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Rooster Roundup Pheasant Hunt Supports Team Buche Cares

The Rooster Roundup guided pheasant hunt in Dallas raised funds for Team Buche Cares, supporting food security and fresh produce in tribal and rural areas.

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South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson Pushes Eliminate Shutdowns Act Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Federal shutdown threatens 12,000 South Dakota workers and national parks. Rep. Dusty Johnson backs Eliminate Shutdowns Act to prevent future crises.

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Olivet Man Indicted on Multiple Felony Sex Crimes Involving 13-Year-Old Girl

A 35-year-old Olivet man, Jacob Constant, faces multiple felony sex crime charges, including rape and incest, after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

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South Dakota State Fair in Huron Brings in Over $265K in Collections, $3.2M in Visitor Spending

South Dakota’s state fair in Huron concluded successfully, generating over $265,000 in collections.

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Mitchell School District Reports Slight Enrollment Decline, Elementary Numbers Increase

The Mitchell School District reports a minor drop in overall enrollment for 2025, with approximately 2,600 students, down from 2,640 in 2024, according to Superintendent Joe Childs.

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South Dakota Launches John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to Honor Young Community Leaders

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has introduced the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to recognize outstanding residents under 25 for leadership, service, and community impact

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Lake Andes Woman Sentenced for Dollar General Break-In, Theft and Property Damage

A 26-year-old Lake Andes woman has been sentenced after admitting to breaking into a Dollar General store last March. Magdalene Silk pleaded guilty to felony property damage after stealing cigarettes and beer and causing thousands in damages.

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Family Dispute in Central Sioux Falls Turns Deadly; Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested

Sioux Falls police say a family argument ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when 70-year-old James Lipscomb died from stab wounds.

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Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted on 50 Counts of Distribution of Child Pornography

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has been indicted on 50 felony counts…

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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day One

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Senator John Thune Blames Democrats as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke out as the federal government entered a shutdown, attributing the impasse to Democrats’ far-left demands. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a Republican shutdown. Government operations will remain closed until Congress approves a new funding bill, Thune told Bret Baier of Fox News.

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Sioux Falls Thrive Shuts Down Operations Amid Funding Shortfalls; Programs Continue With Other Organizations

Sioux Falls Thrive, known for its work in food security, affordable housing, and youth enrichment, is closing operations.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Approve $650 Million Sioux Falls Prison; Lawmaker Urges Study of North Dakota’s System

South Dakota lawmakers approved funding for a $650 million prison in Sioux Falls, but State Rep. Mike Derby suggests studying North Dakota’s system.

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Mitchell Approves $3.39 Million Loan for North Ohlman Street Utility Project and Roundabout

The Mitchell City Council has approved seeking a $3.39 million state loan to replace century-old sewer, water, and storm drainage lines on North Ohlman Street.

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Sioux Falls Man Charged With Murder After Deadly Stabbing on North Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls Police say 70-year-old James Lipscomb died after being stabbed Monday on North Dakota Avenue.

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South Dakota AG Marty Jackley Praises North Dakota’s Decision Not to Challenge Carbon Pipeline Eminent Domain Ban

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he appreciates North Dakota AG Drew Wrigley’s decision not to pursue legal action against South Dakota’s new law banning eminent domain for carbon pipelines.

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Judge Revokes Bond for Sioux Falls Man in Deadly DUI Crash That Killed Two Teens

A judge has revoked the bond of Damion Laurelez, a Sioux Falls man facing manslaughter charges after a fatal crash that killed two teens and injured several others. Laurelez tested positive for THC during a motions hearing, leading to his bond being reset at $300,000.

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Sioux Falls Man and Woman Arrested After Parking Dispute Leads to Aggravated Assault, DWI, and Weapons Charges

Sioux Falls Police arrested 48-year-old Mary Loyer and 43-year-old Raymond Shimel after a parking dispute in the 200 block of North Fairfax Avenue escalated into an aggravated assault.

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Longfellow Elementary Students Raise $17,212, Douse Mitchell Mayor in Paint Celebration

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Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell raised $17,212 in a school raffle, celebrating by spraying teachers and Mayor Jordan Hanson with watercolor paint.

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The Rooster Roundup guided pheasant hunt in Dallas raised funds for Team Buche Cares, supporting food security and fresh produce in tribal and rural areas.