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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

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

Neutral

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

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

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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A multi-million dollar settlement involving 2 giant meat companies means you could be owed money

Wand - Illinois

Owner: Allan Block

Wand - Illinois

Indeterminate

Owned By	Allan Block through Block Communications, Inc
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wandtv.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Decatur
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

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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How Does South Dakota Stack Up for Electrician Pay?

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota

January 7, 2026

Regional leaders gathered in Sioux City to discuss the local economy’s future direction

KTIV - Iowa

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KTIV

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Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1954
Website	https://www.ktiv.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
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 7, 2026

Texas ranks 19th for cybercrime risk, financial losses are massive

The Victoria Advocate - Texas

Owner: Todd Carpenter

The Victoria Advocate - Texas

Indeterminate

Owned By	Todd Carpenter through Carpenter Media Group
Year Founded	1846
Website	www.victoriaadvocate.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Texas, Victoria
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

Indeterminate

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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January 6, 2026

Two people facing attempted murder charges in Sioux Falls shooting

Go Watertown - South Dakota

Owner: Bob Proffitt

Go Watertown - South Dakota

Neutral

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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January 6, 2026

Rapid City looking to double recycling rates through nearly $5 million EPA grant

KOTA Territory News - South Dakota

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KOTA Territory News

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1955
Website	https://www.kotatv.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Kota
Owner Country	United States

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January 7, 2026

Small Business Spotlight- American Bank & Trust: A legacy of community banking since 1886

The Lennox Independent - South Dakota

Owner: J. Louie Mullen

The Lennox Independent

Neutral

Owned By	J. Louie Mullen through Blackbird LLC
Year Founded	1884
Website	https://www.lennoxnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Lennox
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

Indeterminate

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

Rapid City Regional Airport donates $2,000 to Cornerstone Rescue Mission

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 5, 2026

South Dakota Attorney General proposes bills to protect children and genetic privacy

KOTA Territory News - South Dakota

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

KOTA Territory News

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1955
Website	https://www.kotatv.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Kota
Owner Country	United States

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