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Political violence all the rage
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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Scene 1: There I sat in the Senate chamber, waiting for a Republican to decry the use of force against one of their own. Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, was knocked to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents in a conference room...
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 Works to Boost Teacher Pay
Mitchell Now - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
By Christal Blue June 18, 2025 11:27 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota is making headway in raising teacher pay, but progress has been gradual. The state’s Teacher Compensation Review Board has started its yearly task of drafting...
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...
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...
Who is the man who says he can move TikTok to South Dakota?
Amazing Madison - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
by John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight June 17, 2025 Excluding the money he loaned himself, Reid Rasner raised less than $35,000 for his failed attempt to unseat a U.S. senator last year. This year, the 41-year-old Wyoming Republican says he’s...
2025 South Dakota Governor's Agricultural Summit highlights opportunities
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit kicked off Tuesday in Deadwood. The two-day event included an ag-economic market outlook, policy updates, industry tours, and producer recognition. In the face of challenges...
Good News! Neighborhood South Dakota Bar Is Back in Business
97.3 KKRC - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
A popular small-town South Dakota bar that was once closed is now open again. 212 The Boiling Point has been part of the Brandon, South Dakota, community for the last 17 years. But then, suddenly, in late March with no warning, the popular local...
Part of Sioux Falls Bike Trail Closing For Three Weeks
97.3 KKRC - South Dakota
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June 18, 2025
Whether you call it the Sioux Falls Bike Trail or the Recreational Trail, one thing is certain: later this month, part of it will be closed for three weeks. Where is the closure? City officials say that beginning Thursday (June 19), construction...
Rise in political violence may have chilling effect on democracy
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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On today's show... Long-time journalist Kevin Woster unpacks some claims that 2026 gubernatorial candidate Jon Hansen made on last week's episode. He explains why South Dakota always balances its budget without a deficit (1:00 to 19:08). Our...
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...
Man who says he can move TikTok to South Dakota is a bust in Wyoming politics
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 17, 2025
Excluding the money he loaned himself, Reid Rasner raised less than $35,000 for his failed attempt to unseat a U.S. senator last year. This year, the 41-year-old Wyoming Republican says he’s assembled more than a million times that amount to buy...
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...
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...
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 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...
Summer car shows in Sioux Falls: What to know
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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The Great Plains Street Rodders cruise club has kept the parking lots packed and the roads nice and loud this summer. At least 50 riders meet Wednesday and Saturday nights, to show off anything from a 1940s Ford Super Deluxe to a 1980 Ford Mustang...
Sioux Falls mobile food market being put on pause Friday
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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After nearly two years of bringing affordable, healthy food directly to neighborhoods in need, the Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market pilot program will be put on pause, its final stop on June 20, according to a June 16 press release from Sioux...