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Sanford gives Wellmark until July to reach new deal

South Dakota gets first payment in Meta child safety settlement

Facebook parent company sends first $9M after states alleged it exposed young users to mental harm

Oct 26, 2026

Department of Justice sending poll watchers to Minnehaha County

Federal officials to join ACLU and other groups that monitor elections

Oct 26, 2026

Department of Justice sending poll watchers to Minnehaha County

VIEWPOINT | Why do my gums bleed? It’s more than just a dental problem

Guest column by Katie Pudwill, RDH, Ph.D.

Oct 26, 2026

VIEWPOINT | Why do my gums bleed? It’s more than just a dental problem

OBITUARY | Thomas Dean Miller, 66

Feb. 27, 1960 – Oct. 17, 2026

Oct 26, 2026

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State Politics

South Dakota gets first payment in Meta child safety settlement

Facebook parent company sends first $9M after states alleged it exposed young users to mental harm

Oct 26, 2026

Department of Justice sending poll watchers to Minnehaha County

Federal officials to join ACLU and other groups that monitor elections

Oct 26, 2026

Dusty Johnson’s longtime aide joins Sioux Falls mayor’s office

Mayor Christine Erickson hires Courtney Heitkamp as South Dakota congressman transitions off Capitol Hill

Oct 26, 2026

Jonathan Ellis, Joe Sneve, The Dakota Scout

Flying Delta and United | Using polls | Iranian messaging on AI | Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz | Creating a digital 'sandbox' | Faking independence | Bringing home the B-21 | Oct. 24, 2026 Sen. Mike Rounds

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Oct 24, 2026

ANALYSIS: Historic outcome assured in South Dakota's U.S. Senate race

Brian Bengs’ independent challenge tests undefeated Sen. Mike Rounds; Trump, Thune silence signals third-term likely for incumbent Republican

Oct 24, 2026

Abortion rights group, teachers union spend millions to sink Amendment L

Supporters of ballot measure increasing threshold to amend South Dakota Constitution swamped by out-of-state money

Oct 22, 2026

Sioux falls

Sanford gives Wellmark until July to reach new deal

Health system issues notice of contract termination amid negotiations with insurer

Oct 26, 2026

Department of Justice sending poll watchers to Minnehaha County

Federal officials to join ACLU and other groups that monitor elections

Oct 26, 2026

Dusty Johnson’s longtime aide joins Sioux Falls mayor’s office

Mayor Christine Erickson hires Courtney Heitkamp as South Dakota congressman transitions off Capitol Hill

Oct 26, 2026

New construction slows in Sioux Falls

Building permit valuations down $230 million this year; finance officer ties drop to rising interest rates, persistent inflation

Oct 21, 2026

Sioux Falls taxpayers subsidizing sobriety care for South Dakota, out-of-state residents

The Link looking to fill more than $500,000 shortfall in 2027 budget

Oct 20, 2026