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SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Pushing for Changes to SB-70 & SB-73

Making changes to a criminal reform bill passed in 2016 is a priority for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD Legislators Prepare for Busier Weeks

South Dakota legislators are taking a three-day weekend following the first four day week of the 2020 session.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Aiming Toward Reelection

While he has not made an official announcement yet, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he will likely run for re-election this year.

Senate Prepares for Impeachment Trial

The US Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Trump Tuesday.

County Reaches out to Unhappy Township Residents

Residents in four northeast Yankton County townships have held meetings and talked about starting a petition drive that could lead to them leaving the county and joining Turner County or forming their own county.

Mid America States Trending Up & Down

As always, some states did better than others in economic performance over the past year.

Solid Month, Solid Year for Yankton City Sales Tax

The City of Yankton had another strong month for sales tax in December and wrapped up a solid year of growth.

Coyotes Win Rivalry Game

Tyler Hagedorn scored 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting and all five South Dakota starters scored in double figures in a 99-84 victory over South Dakota State.

USD Women Dominate Showdown

Ciara Duffy scored 21 points, Hannah Sjerven added 16 and No. 25 South Dakota routed rival South Dakota State 83-48 in a women’s game postponed one day because of bad weather.

Gophers Fall To Rutgers

Caleb McConnell had 10 points and 12 rebounds as Rutgers used a balanced team effort in a 64-56 win over Minnesota to continue the program’s best start in the Big Ten, and possibly an AP Top 25 ranking for the first time in over four decades.

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

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