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Scouting Sioux Metro: Dell Rapids lands $8M-$10M livestock nutrition plant

Kaylor AgriServices plans new soybean roasting facility in Fiegen Industrial Park by September 2027

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VIEWPOINT | Legislative success measured by how we govern, not only by accomplishments

Guest column by Chris Kassin

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Legals & Public Notices: August 14, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Public Notices, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure…

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Jackley: State will appeal election deadline lawsuit

Nine-month deadline for constitutional amendments 'fair solution,' attorney general says

18 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Judge dismisses libel case vs. Mitchell Republic for publishing Legion baseball demands

Summary judgment granted ‘because the contents of the letter were true’

19 hrs ago • Patrick Lalley

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State Politics

Ahlers, McCleerey try to appeal to moderates while swinging at GOP status quo

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee raises property rights, health care, bipartisanship as key parts of policy platform

Aug 12 • Dominik Dausch

Ahlers selects Sisseton farmer, ex-lawmaker as running mate

South Dakota election website lists Steven McCleerey's name early, preempting planned Wednesday announcement from Democratic candidate in governor's…

Aug 11 • Dominik Dausch

Gov. Larry Rhoden accepts two general election debate invitations

Democratic opponent Dan Ahlers says he's willing to do more debates, public events

Aug 7 • Jonathan Ellis

District 25 committee nominates replacement for South Dakota state Sen. Tom Pischke

County Republicans select Flandreau businessman Bart Sample as GOP contender in November election

Aug 7 • Dominik Dausch

Johnson, Rhoden camp confirm behind-the-scenes runoff alliance

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson deployed campaign staff, voter data and donor network in support of governor's GOP nomination

Aug 5 • Joe Sneve

Democrat Julian Beaudion pulls out of South Dakota Senate race

Democratic candidate cites pressure campaign against his family as reason to end candidacy

Aug 4 • Jonathan Ellis

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The Brookings man charged as an accessory in Sioux Falls 14-year-old’s death indicated his intentions as part of a plea agreement

Aug 13 • Hunter Dunteman

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Sioux Falls affordable housing project

Group has adapted to changing housing market with new business model

Aug 11 • Jacob Brende

Sioux Falls crime victim nonprofit struggles with funding cuts in wake of consolidation costs

Police chief, Minnehaha County state's attorney say they value Solace's free services

Aug 8 • Jonathan Ellis

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LETTER | Fauci received a full preemptive pardon, so why is he pleading the Fifth?

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VIEWPOINT | Disappointed Democrats should keep eye on big picture and vote for Bengs

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