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Aberdeen mayor injured in paragliding crash that kills son

Crash occurred northeast of Aberdeen Wednesday night, Brown County sheriff announces

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Iowa troubles put new scrutiny on 'Switchyard' redevelopment in downtown Sioux Falls

Developer who landed $8M TIF for $95M former railyard site complex facing fraud, unpaid loan allegations

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Yankton treatment center for women with substance use disorder set to open

Avera, Lewis and Clark Behavioral, team up with state to offer services for women, including pregnant women

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Fate of Farm Bill could depend on results of midterm election

South Dakota congressional delegation does Dakotafest town hall in Mitchell

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Retirement wave prompts more Sioux Falls City Hall searches

Mayor Christine Erickson’s administration forms committees to vet candidates for new parks and recreation and human resources directors

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Fate of Farm Bill could depend on results of midterm election

South Dakota congressional delegation does Dakotafest town hall in Mitchell

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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

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