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South Dakota banking leader remembered as visionary dedicated to fairness, trust
Bob Fishback remembered for measuring success not in profits, but in serving people, community
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Behind-the-scenes talks lead Sioux Falls council to unanimous support for predecessor's return
Vernon Brown's return to Carnegie Town Hall follows weeks of private discussions between councilors wanting seasoned hand without 2026 election…
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Joe Sneve
'We don’t sell pills': Nonprofit defends abortion ads in South Dakota as free speech
Mayday Health responds after being spotlighted by Gov. Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley
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Aircraft storage cost hike set for takeoff at Sioux Falls-area airport
Lincoln County Commission also approves wage study, Christmas Eve courthouse closure, creation of public defender advisory committee
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Todd Epp
VIEWPOINT | Conservative budgeting should strengthen, not restrict essential services
Guest column by Jean Hunhoff
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Abortion-access ads spark Attorney General probe in South Dakota
Gov. Rhoden's office, Jackley say Mayday Health’s campaign might violate state's strict abortion and telemedicine laws
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Joe Sneve
Council reaffirms airport, Dakota Mainstem water projects, adds inmate reentry, tax relief to legislative goals
Sioux Falls’ 2026 priorities drop daycare request, support property tax relief, rehabilitation programs, airport expansion and funding for regional…
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The Dakota Scout
Gov. Larry Rhoden faces tight revenues, big ambitions with inaugural spending plan
Governor will ask state Legislature to support airport funding, state-radio backup, county property tax relief replacement in Tuesday's Budget Address
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Joe Sneve
State apologizes, but can’t explain missing evidence in prison overdose case
Inmate, now serving 7-10 years, could face life if convicted of drug distribution
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John Hult SD Searchlight
Probe puts South Dakota election chief's breakup with voter integrity buffs on display
Deep fractures within GOP formed since 2022 election exposed with Legislature's subpoena of Secretary of State Monae Johnson
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Joe Sneve
Voter apathy driving South Dakota’s anti-business faction to power, governor says
Rhoden finds support for Operation: Prairie Thunder in first Sioux Falls town hall since declaring candidacy
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