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Mount Marty Move to University More Than a Name Change

Mount Marty College in Yankton will change its name to Mount Marty University this summer. The announcement was made last week.

Mid America Economy Showing More Signs of Growth

The January Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved above growth neutral for a second straight month.

Census to Reach All Corners of South Dakota

The US Census Bureau is ready to roll out the forms for the 2020 headcount.

Chiefs Are Champs

The Kansas City Chiefs have ended a half-century of frustration.

Hawkeyes Win Big Ten Showdown

Iowa has won a Big Ten matchup of top-25 teams.

Coyotes Nip Omaha

Triston Simpson’s two free throws with 3.4 seconds left sealed the deal for South Dakota in an 81-80 win over Omaha on Sunday afternoon inside Baxter Arena.

Duffy Leads USD Women To Win

Senior guard Ciara Duffy scored a career high 31 points to lead No. 21/18 South Dakota to a 92-60 road victory Sunday afternoon at Denver.

Nilsen Sets Another Mark

South Dakota senior Chris Nilsen highlighted six Coyote event champions at Saturday’s Adidas Classic inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.

One Dead in Bon Homme County Crash

One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Tyndall.

The Weekend File for February 2

A couple of major changes this week.

Recent Headlines

6 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

6 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

6 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

1 week ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

1 week ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…