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SD Legislative Leader Ready for More Open Government Bills

The ongoing investigation into misspent GEAR UP grant funds has some legislators calling for longer retention of public records, and more transparency in official communications.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Willing to Listen on Education Funding Formula

With thirty-four South Dakota school districts falling short of the teacher pay standard prescribed under state law, some superintendents say it’s time to take another look at the education funding formula.

SD Democratic Congressional Candidate Tim Bjorkman Not Focused on Fundraising

The latest campaign finance reports show South Dakota democratic Congressional candidate Tim Bjorkman raised just over seventy-two thousand dollars in the third quarter

Influenza Quiet in South Dakota…..So Far…..

As the weather cools off, and more people head indoors, chances are that influenza numbers will take off.

Twins Name Pitching Coach

The Minnesota Twins have named Garvin Alston pitching coach.

Jacks Play Key Road Game

The South Dakota State University football team begins the second half of the Missouri Valley Football Conference season Saturday afternoon by traveling to Western Illinois for a key matchup between nationally ranked teams.

Area Teams Seek Momentum

Keeping up momentum or regaining some is a key goal for area college football teams this week.

South Dakota Preps Collide

South Dakota’s high school football playoff action continued Thursday with games in all classes.

Nebraska Begins Playoffs

Nebraska high school football teams began playoff action Thursday with games in two classes.

SDSU Women Win Exhibition

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team had four players score in double figures as the Jackrabbits recorded a 93-58 exhibition win over Minnesota State-Moorhead Thursday night in front of 1,204 fans at the friendly confines of Frost Arena.

Recent Headlines

23 hours ago in Local

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

23 hours ago in Local

CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

23 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…

2 days ago in Local

REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

2 days ago in Local

SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…