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South Dakota Secretary of State Releases Ballot Question Pamphlet for 2024 Election
The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has published an official Ballot Question Pamphlet ahead of the November 5, 2024, election. The pamphlet provides pro and con details for the seven ballot measures, along with [Read More…]
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Former Sioux Falls Therapist Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault of Patient
The crimes occurred between September 2022 and March 2023, and were reported in April 2023. Conrad admitted to having an illegal sexual relationship with a patient, exploiting her emotional vulnerability. The judge heard testimony from [Read More…]
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Salem Launches Colonial Estates Housing Project to Boost Growth and Attract New Residents
Salem, South Dakota, is set to expand with the development of Colonial Estates, a new housing project aimed at addressing the town’s housing shortage. The project will feature 18 new single-family and multi-family homes, replacing [Read More…]
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California Man Indicted In Internet Scam in Lawrence County
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a California man has been indicted in an internet scam involving a Lawrence County couple. “This case involved the alleged theft of at least $325,000,” [Read More…]
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35 church leaders endorse South Dakota abortion-rights ballot measure
South Dakota Searchlight – A coalition of Christian clergy members announced support Tuesday for a ballot measure that would establish the right to an abortion in the South Dakota constitution. The 35 faith leaders are from five Christian [Read More…]
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Attorney General Jackley Announces DNA Discovery In 2022 South Dakota Rape Case
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Forensic Lab has identified a DNA sample that was collected from an attempted rape in 2022 that occurred in South Dakota, [Read More…]
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New Build Dakota Scholarship Program Aims to Boost Child Care Workforce
The Build Dakota Scholarship has introduced a new opportunity for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. This initiative provides full financial support to both traditional and nontraditional students, covering tuition, textbooks, and technology costs. [Read More…]
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Days after Justice Department boosts resources for tribe, Noem calls for more
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Three days after the U.S. Department of Justice announced a plan to help a Native American tribe in South Dakota reduce domestic violence, Republican Governor Kristi Noem called on the [Read More…]
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The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn’t move the needle much outside of their headquarters, making them a trendy pick for last [Read More…]
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AAC ramps up interest in adding Air Force to conference with Army and Navy
The American Athletic Conference has ramped up interest in adding Air Force as a member to put all three service academies into the same league for the first time, a person with knowledge of the [Read More…]
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Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season. Andy Dalton will take over as the starter for Carolina’s [Read More…]
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Mitchell Boys Golf Take Home Fifth in Brookings
Mitchell boys golf took home a fifth place at the Bill Scholten Invitational on Monday at the Brookings Country Club. The Kernels shot +19 as a team with Asher Dannenbring and Carter McCormick both finishing [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Media Polls – September 16
The South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the week of Sept. 16 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Polls – September 16
Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Sept. 16, 2024. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (16) 5-0 [Read More…]
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Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium [Read More…]
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Rookie Brooks Lee’s 5 RBIs help Twins rally past Reds 9-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie Brooks Lee had five RBIs, Carlos Santana went 3 for 4 with a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 Sunday for just their fourth [Read More…]
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SDSU Volleyball Extends Winning Streak to Eight
PEORIA, Ill. – Through three weekends of non-conference action, the South Dakota State volleyball team remains unbeaten. The Jackrabbits topped Bradley 3-1 (25-15, 25-14, 23-25, 25-21) Saturday afternoon at Renaissance Coliseum to improve to 8-0 on [Read More…]
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Jacks Turn Back Augustana in Beef Bowl
South Dakota State running back Amar Johnson topped the 100-yard mark for the second game in a row and the Jackrabbit defense held Augustana out of the end zone in a 24-3 Beef Bowl victory before a [Read More…]
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USD’s Football Game at Portland State Cancelled Due to Whooping Cough
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Today’s football game with Portland State has been called off due to illness within the Portland State football program. A case of pertussis (whooping cough) got into the Viking team two days ago. Pertussis [Read More…]
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Concordia Runs Past Dakota Wesleyan 42-7
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Concordia Bulldogs football team cruised to a 42-7 win over the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers with an impressive ground attack and dominant defense as the Tigers fell to 0-3 on the season. Concordia [Read More…]
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