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6 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle

South Dakota Retirement System Expected to Trail Inflation for Sixth Straight Year

South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.

6 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

First Bison Calf of Season Born at Custer State Park

Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.

7 hours ago in Business, Government

South Dakota Reports Two New Flu Deaths as Seasonal Totals Continue to Rise

The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.

7 hours ago in Business, Government

Alex’s Lemonade Stand: From One Stand to a Nationwide Movement

Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.

1 day ago in Business, Government, Local

South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate CO2 Pipeline Issues, Property Rights

Republican candidates for South Dakota governor debated eminent domain and CO2 pipelines, while Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers criticized proposed property tax changes.

1 day ago in Business, Government, Local

Jackley Joins Nationwide Effort to Classify Xylazine as Controlled Substance

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging Congress to pass legislation targeting xylazine, a dangerous drug increasingly linked to deadly overdoses.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...