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Change Coming To River Management

A major change in water management in South Dakota starts on July first with natural resource districts replacing water management districts.

Thune Makes His Mark On Twitter

The Twitterverse jumped all over a Tweet sent by South Dakota Senator John Thune.

Letter Calls For Stop To Tar Sands Oil Development

More than one hundred climate scientists, economists and biologists have signed an open letter, calling for a moratorium on tar sands oil development in North America.

Daugaard Defends Blue Ribbon Task Force Process

The “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students” has started its round of public meetings across the state.

Royals Sweep Twins

Alex Gordon hit a three-run homer, Edinson Volquez struck out six batters over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota 7-2 on Wednesday to finish the first series sweep this season of the Twins at home.

Jackrabbits Get Draft Call

South Dakota State University outfielder Zach Coppola and pitcher Adam Bray were each selected by National League teams on Wednesday, the final day of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.

Augie Player Drafted

Former First Team All-American and Augustana catcher Jack Goihl was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 28th round (844th pick) of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.

CWS Time Approaching

Final preparations are being made for the start of the College World Series this weekend.

Casey’s Set to Expand

The Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores will be growing even bigger in the coming year.

Petition for Death Penalty in Nebraska

Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty are taking aim at a group that is mounting a petition drive to put the issue on the ballot.

Recent Headlines

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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.…

15 hours 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…

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$300 MILLION INVESTMENT WILL BRING SANFORD HEALTHCARE TO RAPID CITY

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – People in Rapid City will soon have another option for healthcare services. Monday, South Dakota…

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SIOUX FALLS VICTIM LOSES OVER $200,000 AFTER SCAMMERS POSE AS FBI AGENTS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A Sioux Falls victim has reported losing hundreds of thousands of dollars after…

2 days ago in Local

NOEM’S USES OF CREDIT CARDS AND AN ECONOMIC FUND CAUSE LAWMAKERS TO PROPOSE RESTRICTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – A committee of South Dakota lawmakers expressed support Thursday for legislative…