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4 weeks ago in World

Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go’ ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee, when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to make her major league debut this weekend, becoming the first female umpire in a century and a half of big league baseball.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

4 weeks ago in National

Suspect who ‘ambushed’ two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says

A man who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

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Sioux Falls Council Weighs Proposed Data Center Near Brandon

A proposed Gemini Data Center project between Sioux Falls and Brandon is now under review by the city council. The plan calls for rezoning 160 acres from residential to light industrial, potentially creating 200 to 300 new jobs in the region.

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Second West Nile Death Reported in South Dakota

A second death linked to West Nile virus has been confirmed in South Dakota, according to the Department of Health. As of August 6, officials report 16 human cases across 11 counties, with the first fatality occurring in July. In addition, two asymptomatic blood donors have tested positive for the virus.

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Trial Delayed for Man Accused in Deputy’s Death

The Moody County murder trial of Joseph Hoek is on pause as defense attorneys seek a change of venue, arguing the Sioux Falls man cannot receive a fair trial locally. Hoek is charged with the February 2024 killing of Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok.

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Jury Selection Underway in Sioux Falls Triple Homicide Case

Jury selection is underway in the high-profile triple homicide trial of Justin Rackley in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Rackley stands accused of fatally shooting three individuals — Kellie Reaves, Michael Thompson, and Daniel Kemnitz — near a backyard fire pit in Sioux Falls over a year ago.

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Sioux Falls Residents Voice Concerns Over Operation Prairie Thunder

Pushback is mounting in Sioux Falls over Governor Rhoden’s controversial public safety initiative, Operation Prairie Thunder. At a packed city council meeting, dozens of residents raised concerns about the plan’s immigration enforcement measures and its coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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DCI Agents Trained for ICE Partnership Ahead of Sturgis Rally

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that two state Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) agents are now federally trained to collaborate directly with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

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Sports Roundup: Thursday 8/7/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results: Parkston (Mudcats) 10, Flandreau 2 Alexandria 15, Lake Norden…

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Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

10 hours ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

17 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

17 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.