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Ghosts of abandoned college haunt South Dakota prison town
Bon Homme County community worries history could repeat as state looks at corrections overhaul
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Joe Sneve
Legals & Public Notices: May 2, 2025
City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Public Notices, Notices to Creditors, Name Changes, Summons
Augustana University dedicates Center for Global Engagement honoring longtime supporters
The center is part of the university’s long-term strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030.
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The Dakota Scout
Residency scrutiny shadows resignation of freshman lawmaker
Rep. Chris Reder giving up seat in South Dakota House after winning office last fall
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The Dakota Scout
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Who's at the Levitt? Line-up of 50 free summer concerts revealed
The Levitt at the Falls season begins on May 23 and features a variety of musical genres on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Patrick Lalley
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Residency scrutiny shadows resignation of freshman lawmaker
Rep. Chris Reder giving up seat in South Dakota House after winning office last fall
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The Dakota Scout
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Petition urges Dakota State to drop Noem as commencement speaker
Voices for Peace says DHS Secretary 'has caused irreparable harm to individuals families, and the core principles of democracy'
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Todd Epp
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Prison-wary Lincoln County gets another site candidate
Task force receives new proposals — one west of Sioux Falls and one bordering Canton
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Joe Sneve
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Rhoden puts South Dakota state senator behind bench
David Wheeler’s departure from Legislature creates vacancy
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Joe Sneve
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Can populist GOP overcome South Dakota history?
Hansen-Lems campaign for governor tests political ceiling
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Joe Sneve
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After playing coy, Hansen-Lems ticket for governor confirmed
Joint gubernatorial run for governor's office breaks tradition in South Dakota politics
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Joe Sneve
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