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South Dakota Attorney General Orders Mayday Health to Remove Abortion Pill Ads
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease and desist order to Mayday Health over digital gas-station ads promoting abortion pills. The state says the messages violate South Dakota law, while the company argues the ads are protected free speech.
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Sports Roundup: Thursday 12/11/25
Area Sports Tonight’s Basketball Games Mount Vernon/Plankinton @ Kimball/White Lake at 6:30pm (boys) Madison @ Dell Rapids at 7pm (girls) …
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Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.
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Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.
South Dakota and Arizona Men Sentenced to Long Federal Prison Terms for Fentanyl Trafficking and Money Laundering
Two men from Sioux Falls and Phoenix have been sentenced to decades in federal prison for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills and laundering drug proceeds. Investigators believe the men moved approximately 35,000 pills through the conspiracy.
Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm as a Prohibited Person
A 35-year-old Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five months in federal prison after admitting to possessing a firearm despite a prior domestic violence conviction that barred him from having one. He will also serve three years of supervised release.
Attorney General Jackley Orders Company to Stop Deceptive Abortion Pill Advertising in South Dakota
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mayday Health, ordering the company to stop what he described as deceptive advertising related to abortion pills. Jackley said the company’s materials misrepresent South Dakota law.
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.
3 weeks ago in National
Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
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A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
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Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."
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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/10/25
Mitchell Marlins in Minnetonka Tournament, DWU Bball Doubleheader, NBA Cup Quarterfinals and more sports action on tap.
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In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.
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Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood
Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.
DWU’s Kyle Hobbs Named to Prairie Business “40 Under 40” List
Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.
Sen. Rounds Highlights Academy Nominations, Legislative Work and Defense Forum in Weekly Update
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.
Watertown School District, Codington County Approve Combined Election Agreement for 2026
The Watertown School District and Codington County have finalized a combined election agreement beginning with the June 2, 2026 vote. The partnership is designed to reduce election costs and increase voter turnout through coordinated administration.
