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Watertown Regional Airport passenger boardings dip slightly in 2025

Watertown Regional Airport recorded 14,028 passenger boardings in 2025, down 129 from 2024. December travel included 757 passengers to Denver and 648 to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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Attorney General Jackley Proposes Legislation To Strengthen State’s Digital Cryptocurrency Investigations

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will propose 2026 legislation allowing law enforcement to seize digital cryptocurrency accounts tied to criminal investigations, citing millions in reported losses to scams and fraud.

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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden proposes lean FY2027 budget with flat funding for schools, state employees

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden’s proposed FY2027 budget holds state aid flat for K-12 education, Medicaid providers and state employee pay amid slower revenue growth. Lawmakers return to Pierre on Jan. 13 to begin shaping the final plan.

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Will South Dakota property taxpayers see relief in 2026? Lawmakers weigh 19 proposals as budget tightens

South Dakota lawmakers head into the 2026 session with a stack of property tax ideas from a summer task force, but lower-than-expected state revenue could make broad relief harder to fund. Rep. Jack Kolbeck says legislators are already sorting through nearly two dozen drafts.

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National Hobby Month: South Dakota campaign highlights healthier ways to cope with stress

January is National Hobby Month, and South Dakota’s Let’s Be Clear initiative is encouraging residents to choose healthy coping strategies — including hobbies — instead of “quick fixes” that may add stress over time. The campaign also points people to an online quiz with ideas for healthier stress relief.

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Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games

Mitchell High School will reserve the northwest parking lot for senior citizens ages 65 and older and for handicap-accessible parking during home basketball games. School officials say the change is meant to improve access and safety closer to the gym.

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Attorney General Jackley Introduces Bills Designed To Protect Children, Consumers

Attorney General Marty Jackley says he’ll bring two bills in the 2026 South Dakota Legislature aimed at strengthening investigations into online crimes against children and protecting consumers’ genetic data. The session is scheduled to begin Jan. 13.

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Red Cross warns of winter blood shortage

The American Red Cross says the blood supply is “teetering” after the holidays and is urging donors to schedule blood or platelet appointments now. Donations made Jan. 1-25 come with an automatic entry for a Super Bowl LX trip giveaway.

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South Dakota drought map shows dry conditions returning as winter starts quietly

A quieter start to the 2025-26 winter is showing up on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, with about 38% of South Dakota now rated at least abnormally dry. Moderate drought remains limited to the state’s far southeast.

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

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.

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

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.

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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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Breaking Records and Delivering Results

U.S. Sen. John Thune says Republicans “delivered on promises” in 2025 through major tax, border security, and energy legislation — and will continue focusing on economic and public safety priorities in 2026.

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Milbank man seriously injured in New Year’s Day rollover on I-29 near White, sheriff says

A 28-year-old Milbank man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday night on Interstate 29 near White, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

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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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South Dakota reports first two flu deaths of 2025-26 season; cases, hospitalizations rising statewide

The South Dakota Department of Health says the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-26 season have been reported in Minnehaha County as lab-confirmed cases and hospitalizations increase statewide.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden awards new $500,000 Future Fund grant for Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park

Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a new $500,000 grant for infrastructure work at Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park, adding to a previously approved $500,000 Local Infrastructure Improvement Program grant, according to state officials.

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Dusty Johnson Calls 2025 a “Remarkable” Year, Highlights Tax, Border and Welfare Policy Changes

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson says 2025 was one of the most impactful policy years in decades, pointing to tax changes, border enforcement and welfare reforms as he prepares for a 2026 run for governor.

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Operation Relentless Justice: DOJ says 205 child victims located, 293 arrests made; Pine Ridge man faces federal charges

The U.S. Department of Justice says a nationwide crackdown called “Operation Relentless Justice” located more than 205 child victims and led to 293 arrests, including a South Dakota case involving a Pine Ridge Reservation resident.

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Ambulance sustainability questions raised during Senate health briefing

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South Dakota lawmakers raised concerns Friday about whether rural ambulance services can remain viable, citing aging equipment, volunteer staffing and limited reimbursement. The discussion came during a Senate Health and Human Services Committee informational briefing on the state’s Rural Health Transformation funding.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden Issues Executive Order Setting “Guardrails” for South Dakota Future Fund Spending

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Gov. Larry Rhoden signed an executive order outlining how his office will prioritize and oversee Future Fund economic development dollars. The move comes as lawmakers and communities debate incentives such as tax increment financing and tax breaks for large projects, including hyperscale data centers.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden Defends DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Impeachment Articles Filed After Minneapolis ICE Shooting

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Gov. Larry Rhoden is criticizing impeachment efforts targeting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling them “radical left” attacks. The move follows the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent earlier this month.