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Mitchell Plans Second Fire Station to Speed Up Response Times
Mitchell city officials are proposing a $2.5 million fire station on the north side of town to improve emergency response times and reduce insurance costs for residents. The station would be built near the old water treatment plant on Highway 37, with design work beginning in 2026 and an opening planned for 2027. City leaders say the new location will allow firefighters to reach the north side more quickly, while housing four firefighters who will share equipment with the current Public Safety building.
Sioux Falls Launches $3M Tree Replanting Program
Sioux Falls property owners dealing with the costly removal of Emerald Ash Borer–damaged trees will soon see relief through the city’s new CommuniTree Program. Backed by a five-year, $3 million USDA grant, the initiative will plant more than 2,500 trees along public rights-of-way. Urban Forestry Specialist Brian Peterson says the program aims to replant smarter than during the Dutch Elm Disease era, with the city covering planting and the first year of care. Qualified property owners will be contacted directly.
Freedom Caucus Pushes Back on $650M Prison Plan
South Dakota lawmakers will meet in a special session to decide on a proposed $650 million men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls, but members of the Freedom Caucus remain opposed. While Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, who led the prison task force, says he’s confident in the plan’s passage, caucus members fear the price tag could balloon to $1 billion. Governor Rhoden’s office maintains the project is capped at $650 million.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested After Pickaxe Threats
Sioux Falls police arrested Baruti Ndadyo after he allegedly threatened to kill his mother and brother and assaulted a worker on East 12th Street. Authorities say Ndadyo was caught going through a vehicle when confronted by an employee, then attacked the worker and threatened others with a pickaxe before fleeing. Officers located and arrested him a short time later. Ndadyo is now facing aggravated assault charges.
Huron Contractor Sentenced for Defrauding Customers
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Huron contractor Julio Morales-Ortiz has been sentenced for defrauding seven customers out of more than $36,000. Morales-Ortiz pleaded guilty in Beadle County Circuit Court to theft by deception, receiving a suspended 10-year prison sentence, probation, and jail time.
AG Marty Jackley Launches Campaign for Congress
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially entered the race for Congress, launching his campaign in his hometown of Sturgis. Jackley, now in his fourth term as Attorney General, joins State Senator Casey Crabtree in the Republican primary to replace Congressman Dusty Johnson, who is seeking the governor’s office. Highlighting his conservative record, Jackley says he will prioritize public safety, border security, economic growth, and accountability in Washington while continuing to serve as AG.
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Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders
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WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
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Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
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The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Huron Contractor Sentenced For Defrauding Customers
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New DEA Regional Chief Targets Sinaloa Cartel’s Grip on Midwest
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has appointed Dustin Gillespie as the new Special Agent in Charge of the Omaha Region, a territory deeply impacted by drug trafficking networks. Gillespie, who previously served along the Southwest Border, brings firsthand experience in fighting international cartels.
Secretary of State Monae Johnson Announces Reelection Bid
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has officially announced she will seek a second term in office. Johnson says she wants more time to complete several key projects, including upgrades to the state’s voter registration system and improvements to South Dakota’s business services platform.
Sioux Falls Homeowners Face Costly Battle as Emerald Ash Borer Decimates Trees
The Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Sioux Falls is reaching a costly stage for homeowners. City officials estimate more than 65,000 ash trees on private property will need to be removed as they become dangerously brittle and unsafe. The city has authority to take down hazardous trees and bill homeowners, with removal costs ranging from several thousand up to $10,000 per tree.
Sioux Falls Council Approves $207M Budget
The Sioux Falls City Council has approved the 2026 city budget, allocating nearly $207 million in general fund spending. This marks the final budget for City Councilor Curt Soehl, who noted the difficulty of balancing revenues and expenses amid economic uncertainty. Council members adopted several amendments to restore funding cuts from the original plan, including swimming pool hours, library hours, and economic development programs.
Emily’s Hope Expands Prevention Curriculum to Middle Schools
Emily’s Hope, a South Dakota nonprofit, is expanding its K–8 substance use prevention curriculum to schools nationwide for the 2025–26 school year. The evidence-based program now includes middle school lessons on peer pressure, brain development, social media safety, and naloxone awareness.
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Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
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Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.
