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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.

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

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SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

3 days ago in Local

DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

3 days ago in Local

MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…