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South Dakota Delays Decision on Sanctioning High School Baseball
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 18, 2025
High school baseball in South Dakota will remain unsanctioned—for now. As reported by Keloland.com, the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) board of directors decided Wednesday morning not to add the sport at this time but...
South Dakota receives $1.9M payment in settlement with Janssen
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
South Dakota receives $1.9 million as part of another settlement with drug manufacturers, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. This time, the payment is from Janssen Pharmaceuticals—the pharmaceutical arm of Johnson & Johnson. In 2021,...
Korkow and ‘Wild Bill’ draw standing ovation at cowboy hall of fame
The Dickinson Press - North Dakota
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June 23, 2025
MEDORA, N.D. — In addition to the 2025 inductees, two legendary figures of rodeo were center stage during the annual induction ceremony at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Jim Korkow — owner of a third-generation rodeo production and stock...
Beresford employee named Finance Officer of the Year
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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June 21, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A finance officer for the City of Beresford was named Finance Officer of the Year earlier this month by the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association. Elaine Johnson was given the annual award for her...
South Dakota rabbi visited Israel shortly before Iran air strikes | Jun 18
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple On today's update... Tensions are growing following...
South Dakota Supreme Court will consider legality of Igloo bunker leases
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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By Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News Watch The South Dakota Supreme Court will decide the legality of a disputed lease signed by dozens of people who live in former military munitions bunkers located near Edgemont in southwestern South Dakota. The...
Sioux Falls councilors divided on proposal to lower election threshold
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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More than a year ago, former Sioux Falls city councilors Greg Neitzert and Pat Starr brought a proposal to lower the the percentage of votes needed to be elected to a city council seat without a runoff election from 50 percent to 34 percent. And...
South Dakota Tractor Museum marks 25 years, eyes expansion
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
KIMBALL, S.D. — As Maynard Konechne gave a tour recently of the South Dakota Tractor Museum in Kimball, he pointed out the various buildings on the campus of the museum just off Interstate 90 in Kimball. Each one holds an eclectic variety of...
Have You Tried The New Downtown Sioux Falls Fernson Menu?
B102.7 - South Dakota
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June 19, 2025
There is no shortage of restaurants throughout the Sioux Empire, especially in Sioux Falls. There's even a popular Downtown Sioux Falls bar that just released a delicious new menu. READ MORE: Sioux Falls Restaurant Makes Big Policy Change Fernson...
South Dakota PUC will study Otter Tail Power’s rate hike request
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 PIERRE, S.D. (S.D. Searchlight)–South Dakota regulators will take six months to study Otter Tail Power Company’s proposed 12.5% electric rate increase, which the company says would cost a typical residential customer an additional...
SDSU football: Receivers coach Luke Bengtson excited about rebuilt group
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 23, 2025
BROOKINGS — Luke Bengtson has spent the last three seasons directing one of the most prolific offenses in Division II football. Now he's taking on the Division I level, hoping to help the Jackrabbits remain one of the best offensive teams in the...
RCC: Shedding light on smarter lighting
Fitchburg Star - Wisconsin
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I'll always remember the first time I truly noticed how breathtaking the night sky could be. It was years ago, deep in the Black Hills of South Dakota, far from city lights. I stepped outside my tent late one night and looked up - suddenly, the...
South Dakota ranks among the most affordable states in the US
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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June 17, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Many across the country may be working tirelessly to make ends meet but the data shows South Dakota ranks among the most affordable states to live in. According to a study done by smartasset.com, the income needed for a...
Rapid City’s Vision Fund: Looking Ahead to Transformational Investments
The Municipal
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June 17, 2025
After a week packed with presentations, public discussions and on-site evaluations, Rapid City’s Vision Fund Citizen Committee has concluded its public hearing process for the 2025-2029 Vision Fund cycle. Over the course of four days, 29 project...
South Dakota Soccer Unveils Full 2025 Schedule with Key Matches
BVM Sports
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June 17, 2025
Via University of South Dakota Athletics, 30m ago VERMILLION, S.D. – Home games against Kansas State, Northern Iowa, and South Dakota State highlight the 2025 South Dakota women’s soccer schedule, announced Tuesday afternoon. The Coyotes have a...
Sioux Falls Mobile Market to Close as Supporters Seek New Plan
More 95.5 - South Dakota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” is shutting down, at least for now. The market, launched nearly two years ago by Sioux Falls Thrive, aimed to bring affordable groceries to neighborhoods without grocery...
Group calls on Congress to end tax credits for carbon sequestration
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Over 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West, including South Dakota, are asking the U.S. Senate to eliminate tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration as part of a federal budget reconciliation bill. Established by Congress...
Sioux Falls One of Best Run Cities in the Country
Hot 104.7 - South Dakota
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June 17, 2025
Sioux Falls Makes Top 10 for "Best Run Cities" Great news for our city! Sioux Falls ranks in the Top 10 among "America's Best-Run Cities" according to a new study. Wallet Hub did a comprehensive 2025 study of 148 of the largest cities in the...
South Dakota Construction Workers Earn 13th Least in U.S.
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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The U.S. construction industry is navigating a period of heightened uncertainty in 2025, marked by shifting trade policies, restrictive immigration enforcement, and persistently high interest rates. New tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have...
South Dakota rabbi visited Israel shortly before Iran air strikes
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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June 17, 2025
Tensions are growing following Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran followed up with strikes of its own. South Dakota’s lone rabbi had just returned from a trip to Israel with state leaders shortly before the strikes. “I...