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Piedmont Residents Blindsided by State Approval of Massive Limestone Mine in the Black Hills
Residents of Piedmont, South Dakota, say they were caught off guard by state approval of a 300-acre limestone mining project that will surround their small Black Hills community.
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Dakota Wesleyan University Honors Four Generations of the Grinager Family with First-Ever Legacy Family Award
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) celebrated four generations of the Grinager family with its inaugural Legacy Family Award, recognizing their long-standing commitment to faith, service, and education.
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South Dakota Lawmakers Unveil $348 Million Property Tax Relief Plan for Homeowners
South Dakota lawmakers are introducing a sweeping property tax relief plan aimed at cutting taxes by 25 percent statewide.
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By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
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Navigating the Shutdown By Rep. Dusty Johnson
BIG Update Many government services are halted during a government shutdown. One of which was the local Farm Service Administration…
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Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Vivos xPoint Bunker Owner for $17M in Alleged Tenant Violations
A class-action lawsuit could require the California owner of Vivos xPoint near Edgemont, South Dakota, to pay over $17 million to residents who leased former military munitions bunkers as homes or survival shelters.
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Prescribed Burn Completed at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Promote Prairie Growth
A prescribed burn was successfully carried out Thursday at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings, covering the park’s hill area.
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South Dakota Lawmakers to Tackle Property Tax Relief as Home Values Rise 40% Since 2019
South Dakota legislators are preparing to take up more than two dozen property tax relief proposals during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 13.
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Canton Man Sent to Prison for Failing to Pay $31,000 Restitution in South Dakota Theft Case
A Canton, South Dakota man is headed to prison after violating probation by failing to make court-ordered restitution payments.
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Sioux Falls Anti-Panhandling Campaign Cuts Street Solicitation, Promotes Giving to Homeless Services
The City of Sioux Falls says its anti-panhandling campaign—centered around the message “Giving cash doesn’t help...but you can”—has successfully reduced panhandling across the city this year.
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South Dakota Tribal and State Leaders to Meet for Annual STOMP Summit on Opioid and Meth Prevention
South Dakota’s Department of Tribal Relations is inviting tribal and state leaders to gather for the annual State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention Summit (STOMP) on November 6–7 at the Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre.
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Emery Woman Indicted for Stealing Up to $500,000 from Sioux Falls Construction Company, Officials Say
An Emery, South Dakota woman has been indicted for allegedly embezzling between $100,000 and $500,000 from her employer.
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Lawmakers to Debate 22 Property Tax Proposals at State Capitol
South Dakota lawmakers are set to debate at least 22 proposals on property tax reform. Sioux Falls Representative Greg Jamison tells Dakota News Now that asking local governments to cut half their budgets is a major challenge.
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Mitchell City Council Reviews Loan Repayment Plan for $3.39 Million North Ohlman Utility Project
The Mitchell City Council is weighing changes to how it repays loans for public works projects, including a $3.39 million State Revolving Fund loan for utility upgrades on North Ohlman Street.
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South Dakota WIC Program Continues Without Disruption During Federal Government Shutdown
The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the WIC program for women, infants, and children is operating normally despite the federal government shutdown.
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Turner County Imposes Stricter Rules on Dakota Protein Solutions Rendering Plant After Odor Complaints
The Turner County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to tighten conditions on Dakota Protein Solutions’ rendering plant near Freeman after ongoing odor complaints and permit issues.
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Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken Pushes for Stronger Gun Control in City Buildings
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is urging South Dakota lawmakers to close a “safety gap” in current gun laws.
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During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
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SNAP Benefits in South Dakota Could End October 31 if Federal Government Shutdown Continues
Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.
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Flu Season Begins in South Dakota with 11 Confirmed Cases; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.
