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Nebraska Department of Corrections Struggling

The Nebraska Department of Corrections continues to struggle with overflowing prisons and a lack of adequate staffing

Another Flat Year for Enrollment at SD Universities

The enrollment headcount at South Dakota universities shows another flat year for student numbers, with a few schools showing slim increases.

Yankton Police Department Adds Five Officers

The City of Yankton added five officers to its police force Friday.

SD Teacher Compensation Review Board Wraps Up

The South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board wrapped up its work for the year and approved their report, which had mixed results.

Putting Off a 2022 Decision

Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is the longest serving legislator, first elected to the House in 2000 and with a previous term in the Senate.

State of the U

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring gave her annual “State of the U” speech yesterday at Slagle Hall on campus.

SD Democrats Meeting Online

The South Dakota Democratic Party is hosting an online program Saturday night to talk about their election plans for next year.

HSC Review Going to the Legislature

The South Dakota Department of Social Services is working with an outside group on a strategic review of the Human Services Center in Yankton.

SD Senators Considering Petition for Impeachment Special Session

South Dakota legislators are circulating a petition that could result in a special session to consider the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

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