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Homeschooling and Alternative Instruction Rise in South Dakota as Public, Private Enrollment Dips
New South Dakota Department of Education enrollment data show “alternative instruction” — which includes homeschooling and some hybrid or microschool options — increased by nearly 950 students this school year, while public and private school enrollment declined slightly.
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South Dakota House Rejects HB 1116 Bill Targeting Certain Ads During Children’s Streaming Programming
The South Dakota House voted down House Bill 1116, which sought to prohibit ads for abortion, alcohol, drugs, gambling, gender transition treatments and nicotine products during children’s programming on video streaming services. Lawmakers cited concerns about vague language and potential First Amendment issues.
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Miner County Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks Conducted Feb. 11
The South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted six alcohol compliance checks in Miner County on Feb. 11, and all six Howard businesses checked were found in compliance.
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Davison County Commissioners Review Budget, Contracts and Infrastructure; Medical Transport Costs Flagged
The Davison County Commission approved routine agenda items and minutes while reviewing budget, contracts and infrastructure updates. Commissioners also heard concerns that medical transport and mental-health clearance costs could require additional funding later this year.
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Mitchell Students, Community Members to Visit Pierre for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature” Feb. 19
Mitchell students and community members will travel to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre on Thursday, Feb. 19, for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature,” including a Capitol tour and meetings with state offices.
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South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth
A South Dakota House committee advanced HB 1205 on a split vote, sending it to House Appropriations after lawmakers debated changing the school funding formula so annual increases would be the greater of inflation or 3%.
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Mitchell City Council Approves $1 Transfer of Former Mobile Home Park Site for Owner-Occupied Housing Project
Mitchell city leaders approved transferring the former First Avenue mobile home park property to the Mitchell Area Development Corporation for $1 to advance a 24-home, owner-occupied development with price caps and a 10-year owner-occupancy requirement.
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South Dakota Native Royce Williams to Receive Medal of Honor at White House Ceremony
Wilmot native and retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, 100, will receive the Medal of Honor after a secret Korean War-era dogfight in 1952 in which he faced seven Soviet MiG-15 jets, according to an announcement from Sen. Mike Rounds.
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Mitchell City Council Rejects $50,000 Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves Funds Unspent in 2026 Budget
The Mitchell City Council voted 7-1 to turn down a proposed $50,000 annual contract with a retail-recruitment firm, saying it wants to explore partnerships with local organizations before hiring an outside company.
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South Dakota House Rejects HB 1068 Liability Shield for Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine Dispensing
The South Dakota House voted 40-28 to defeat House Bill 1068, which would have limited liability for doctors and pharmacists who dispense ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to adults under written protocols for off-label COVID-19 treatment.
