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January 7, 2026

Otter Tail County Welcomes New Finance Leader

Fergus Now - Minnesota

Owner: Leighton Family

Fergus Now - Minnesota

Owned By	Leighton Family through Leighton Enterprises Inc. & Leighton Media
Year Founded	2021
Website	fergusnow.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Fergus Falls
Owner Country	United States

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Regional economy, dairy and more | Today's Stories | Jan. 06

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Owner: South Dakota Public Broadcasting & American Government

SDPB Radio - South Dakota

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	South Dakota Public Broadcasting & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1922
Website	https://listen.sdpb.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Vermillion
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Rapid City residents could soon keep backyard chickens under proposed ordinance

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota

Owner: Gray Television

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.blackhillsfox.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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January 7, 2026

Feeding South Dakota served 11.6 million meals in 2025, and launches a matched-donation drive

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota

Owner: Gray Television

Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.blackhillsfox.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Rapid City Fire Eyes Upgrade to Critical Cardiac Care Equipment

News Center 1 - South Dakota

Owner: Jim Simpson

KNBN - South Dakota

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Owned By	Jim Simpson through Rapid Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.newscenter1.tv
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

In South Dakota, Resilience Is a Continuous Journey, CIO Says

Government Technology

Owner: Jeffrey T Leeds & Robert Bernstein Sr

Government Technology

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Owned By	Jeffrey T Leeds & Robert Bernstein Sr through Leeds Equity Partners & e. Republic LLC
Year Founded	1987
Website	https://www.govtech.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Folsom
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

70 percent of children in South Dakota foster care are Native American, state says

ICT

Owner: Indij Public Media

ICT - Indian Country Today

Left-wing

Owned By	Indij Public Media (Non-profit, Mark Trahant President Board)
Year Founded	2018
Website	ictnews.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Owner Country	United States

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2026 growing season discussed at annual South Dakota agronomy conference

DGR News

Owner: Tanya Ingstad Knudson

DRG News

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Owned By	Tanya Ingstad Knudson through James River Broadcasting & Dakota Radio Group
Year Founded	1985
Website	https://drgnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Pierre
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Two teens charged with attempted murder after West 12th Street shooting in Sioux Falls

Kool 98 - South Dakota

Owner: Saga Communications Inc.

Kool 98 - South Dakota

Indeterminate

Owned By	Saga Communications Inc. (Towerview LLC led by Daniel Tisch owns 19%) through Mitchell Radio Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	kool98.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Mitchell
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Rapid City Fire Department seeks approval to upgrade life-saving EMS equipment

News Center 1 - South Dakota

Owner: Jim Simpson

KNBN - South Dakota

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Owned By	Jim Simpson through Rapid Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.newscenter1.tv
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Owner Country	United States

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How Does South Dakota Stack Up for Electrician Pay?

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota

January 6, 2026

Sioux Falls Hy-Vee Stores Launch New Way To Shop For Healthier Food

B102.7 - South Dakota

Owner: Townsquare Media

B102.7 - South Dakota

Indeterminate

Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1990
Website	b1027.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Two South Dakota Cities Make List of Best Places To Find A Job

B102.7 - South Dakota

Owner: Townsquare Media

B102.7 - South Dakota

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1990
Website	b1027.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

As South Dakota legislative session nears, dozens of bills already filed

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Owner: South Dakota Public Broadcasting & American Government

SDPB Radio - South Dakota

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	South Dakota Public Broadcasting & American Government through National Public Radio (NPR)
Year Founded	1922
Website	https://listen.sdpb.org
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Vermillion
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Two people facing attempted murder charges in Sioux Falls shooting

Go Watertown - South Dakota

Owner: Bob Proffitt

Go Watertown - South Dakota

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Owned By	Bob Proffitt through Alpha Media LLC
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.gowatertown.net
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Watertown
Owner Country	United States

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St. Croix Economic Development Corporation announces 2025 Business of the Year awards

Hudson Star Observer - Wisconsin

Owner: Jim O'Rourke

Hudson Star Observer - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Jim O'Rourke through O’Rourke Media Group LLC
Year Founded	1854
Website	www.hudsonstarobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Hudson
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Downtown Sioux Falls Sweet Shop Now Open 7-Days A Week

97.3 KKRC - South Dakota

Owner: Townsquare Media

97.3 KKRC - South Dakota

Indeterminate

Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1971
Website	973kkrc.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States

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January 6, 2026

Here's A List of The Biggest Shows Coming To Sioux Falls in 2026

KXRB 1140 AM/100.1 FM - South Dakota

Owner: Townsquare Media

KXRB 1140 AM/100.1 FM - South Dakota

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1926
Website	kxrb.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States

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January 5, 2026

Sioux Falls lawmaker will forgo reelection for '26 mayoral run

The Dakota Scout - South Dakota

Owner: Jonathan Ellis & Joe Sneve

The Dakota Scout - South Dakota

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Owned By	Jonathan Ellis & Joe Sneve through The Dakota Scout, LLC
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thedakotascout.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Owner Country	United States

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SBA Relief Still Available To Nebraska Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota

Owner: Gary Wood

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota

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Owned By	Gary Wood through Yankton Media Inc
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.yankton.net
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Yankton
Owner Country	United States

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