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U.S. Postal Service pauses downgrade of South Dakota mail operations
Stu Whitney / South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to “pause” until at least next year a controversial plan to downgrade post office operations in Sioux Falls [Read More…]
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South Dakota Trust Assets Surge, Cryptocurrency Plays a Role
South Dakota’s trust assets have seen a significant increase, rebounding from a slight dip reported last year due to a decrease in the value of digital assets. This rebound has been attributed to the recovery [Read More…]
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Grocery tax repeal validated for the ballot
South Dakota Searchlight – The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office said Monday that a petition seeking to repeal the state sales tax on groceries has enough signatures from registered voters to make the Nov. [Read More…]
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Kevin Williamson Named Dakota Wesleyan’s 20th Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University Athletic Director Ross Cimpl has announced the appointment of Kevin Williamson as the new DWU men’s basketball head coach. Williamson, a 2007 graduate of the University of Great Falls, holds [Read More…]
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Initial test finds ‘forever chemical’ in Mount Rushmore drinking water at level exceeding new limit
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A sample of Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s drinking water had levels of a “forever chemical” exceeding new limits established by the federal government. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is a member [Read More…]
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Trump trial arrives at a pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen is poised to take the stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American [Read More…]
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Santana homers, Ober fans 10 as red-hot Twins beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 17th win in 20 games
TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6 1/3 shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 17th time in [Read More…]
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Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there’s no clear choice for No. 1 pick
CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years. The Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and [Read More…]
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Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were far from done after dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals at home in humbling fashion. Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in [Read More…]
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Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — After three games that went down to the wire, the Indiana Pacers were off and running early in Game 4. The short-handed New York Knicks just didn’t have the legs to keep [Read More…]
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Court upholds a Nebraska woman’s murder conviction, life sentence in dismemberment killing
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a woman in the 2017 death and dismemberment of a Nebraska hardware store clerk. Bailey Boswell, 30, was convicted in 2020 of first-degree murder, [Read More…]
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Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series lead
CLEVELAND (AP) — Green uniforms. Big shots. Championship-level intensity. The Boston Celtics looked much more like themselves in Game 3. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the No. 1-seeded Celtics bounced [Read More…]
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Mavericks take 2-1 series lead with 105-101 Game 3 victory over Thunder
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 on Saturday [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Softball Falls in Tournament Final to Omaha
BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State was unable to earn a victory in two meetings against Omaha in the 2024 Summit League Softball Championship on Saturday, May 11, as the Mavericks claimed the tournament title over [Read More…]
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Man behind the ballot: How a Democrat changes laws in a Republican state
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Since 2014, South Dakotans have voted for ideas including a higher minimum wage, stricter anti-corruption laws and expanded Medicaid eligibility. This November, statewide ballots are likely to include measures that would restore [Read More…]
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Sixth tribal nation bans Noem for comments on cartels, Native children
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Six of the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota have now voted to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands. The Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee voted [Read More…]
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Macy Millers Returns to South Dakota State as Women’s Basketball Assistant
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Aaron Johnston has announced changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Associate head coach Carissa Thielbar has stepped away from the coaching profession to spend [Read More…]
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Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena Thursday night with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling. She left as a first-time WNBA winner. A late-arriving but louder-than-usual [Read More…]
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Twins ambush Mariners ace Logan Gilbert with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins coasted to an 11-1 victory over the Mariners to win their fifth consecutive series on [Read More…]
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Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic limped around the court, often grimacing as he played through a sprained right knee and a bloodied left knee. His shooting stroke was unaffected. He had 29 points, 10 [Read More…]