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Iroquois Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge in Nov. 22 Shooting

A Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted a 40-year-old Iroquois man on an aggravated assault charge after a Nov. 22 shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects

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Sen. John Thune Notes Progress on Trump Nominee Confirmations Despite Delays

U.S. Sen. John Thune says the Senate is on track to approve more than 400 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this year, despite what he describes as ongoing delays from Senate Democrats.

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DEA Launches ‘Fentanyl Free America’ Campaign, Reports Major Seizures in Region

The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.

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Rounds Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2026-2027 School Year

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Mitchell Compost Drop-Off Site to Close for the Season on Dec. 12

The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.

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Sledding Season Arrives: Experts Share Safety Tips for Families Enjoying Winter Fun

As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.

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Sioux Falls Superintendent, Lawmakers Criticize Lack of Education Funding Increase in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.

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Thune Says Senate Has Broken “Historic Blockade” to Advance More Than 400 of President Trump’s Nominees

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.

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South Dakota Sees 143% Surge in Home-Schooled Students, Leading to Major Funding Losses for Public Schools

South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.

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South Dakota Attorney General Joins National Crackdown in Operation Robocall Roundup

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.

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KMIT and Kool 98.3 to Host Annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Radiothon Dec. 4–5

KMIT and Kool 98.3 will hold their annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Radiothon on Dec. 4–5 to support children and families in need in Mitchell. Community members can donate, pledge by phone, or select a gift tag from angel tree locations across the city.

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ACT to Host Special Student Matinee of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas for About 280 Local Youth

The Area Community Theater in Mitchell will welcome about 280 students for a private matinee of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas, providing local youth with free access to live theater through a community-supported arts initiative.

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Former House Majority Leader Raises Concerns Over Governor Rhoden’s Budget Outlook

Former South Dakota House Majority Leader Will Mortenson is criticizing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget proposal, saying it reflects a slowing state economy and declining sales tax revenue.

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Sioux Falls Council Approves $936,000 for New Police Radios Amid Budget Concerns

The Sioux Falls City Council has approved a special appropriation to purchase upgraded police radios, citing technology improvements and coverage needs. One councilor opposed the move, raising concerns about spending outside the city’s approved budget plan.

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Retirement Laws Committee to Meet Dec. 10 to Review SDRS Financials and 2027 COLA

The South Dakota Retirement Laws Committee and the SDRS Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 10 in Pierre to review financial statements, audit results and recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 cost-of-living adjustment and retirement contribution rates.

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Thune Highlights Republican Efforts to Deliver Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families

U.S. Sen. John Thune says Republicans have secured long-term tax relief for American families by making key provisions of the 2017 tax package permanent, including lower tax rates, an expanded child tax credit and increased standard deductions.

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Jackley Forms Commission to Standardize Giglio Requirements for South Dakota Law Enforcement

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has established a new commission to help law enforcement agencies develop consistent standards for complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Giglio ruling, which outlines what evidence prosecutors must disclose to ensure a fair trial.

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DCI Investigating Suspected Overdose Death of Inmate at Jameson Prison

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing a suspected drug overdose death of a 37-year-old inmate at Jameson Prison in Sioux Falls. The case marks the eighth suspected overdose death among state inmates since February, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.

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Regional Manufacturing Sector Stalls as Mid-America Index Posts Negative Reading

Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index dipped into negative territory in November, with South Dakota mirroring the region’s sluggish manufacturing conditions.

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State Leaders Split on Pace of Spending Opioid Settlement Funds as Crisis Deepens

South Dakota lawmakers are considering how quickly to deploy opioid settlement funds, with DSS leaders urging a cautious approach and Attorney General Marty Jackley pushing for faster action.

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