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New On-line Map to Help Minnesotans Find Radon Levels

The state Department of Health has launched a new on-line map to help Minnesotans get a more accurate picture of radon levels in their counties.

New Rules Coming to Roadway Business Signs

There are some new rules for those signs you see along state highways and interstates highlighting places to eat or get gas.

Storm Seeks Another Crown

The Sioux Falls Storm arena football team will play for the Indoor Football League title for the seventh straight year.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley; Cops & Communities Need Trust

With the recent officer involved shootings in Baton Rouge, Minnesota, Fresno and shootings, which left five officers dead in Dallas, and three killed in Baton Rouge, conversations about police conduct and racial tensions have been elevated.

Buffer Strip Bill Will Return to the 2017 SD Legislature

A bill passed the South Dakota legislature this year would have allowed buffer strips along most waterways in the state. Those type of strips, mostly grassland, help filter out silt and other contaminants from getting into those waters.

Yankton Water Over the Limit on THM’s

Those who use the Yankton municipal water supply are receiving postcards with information of a violation of state water standards.

Yankton School Board Closing Budget Gap

The Yankton School Board has given preliminary approval to their budget for the next school year. General fund spending will be about seventeen and a half million dollars, with about three hundred fifty thousand dollars transferred from reserves.

Yankton County Commission Raises Taxes & Fees

The Yankton County Commission voted last week to opt out of property tax limits and ask for an increase of forty-five cents per thousand dollars of valuation.

Death Penalty Opponents Start Nebraska Tour

Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty have started a 10 day, 20 city statewide tour to talk to residents about an upcoming vote to reinstate the death penalty.

Twins Lose Series Finale

Josh Tomlin pitched 7 2-3 strong innings, Mike Napoli hit one of three Cleveland homers and the Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Sunday.

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…