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South Dakota legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota
Bipartisan message of unity, compassion and peace issued by GOP, Democratic party heads
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Joe Sneve
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Saving Spring Creek: Good Earth golf course nearly became RV campground
Course has captured golfers’ hearts for 31 years with 26,000 rounds played last year
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Virginia Olson
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LETTER | House bill threatens South Dakota's clean energy future
Letter to the editor by Rick Bell, President of Sustainable Environmental Energy, LLC in Rapid City
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SCOUTING REPORT | Army turns 250, SDSU’s rodeo elite, RIP Casey Wilson
A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments
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Jonathan Ellis
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Exporting South Dakota to Mexico, demystifying Mobridge, northern border jumping & the trade turnaround
SPONSORED BY BEAL DISTRIBUTING & JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS | South Dakota Trade's Jesse Fonkert makes a long-overdue appearance as a guest on the Scouting…
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SD Democratic Party: We're not picking favorites in the 2026 primaries
Party chairman responds after gubernatorial candidate says leadership 'had someone else in mind'
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Joe Sneve
Gov. Rhoden will delay special session on prison
Committee chairman Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen requests more time for Project Prison Reset Task Force to consider specific proposal
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Jonathan Ellis
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Mitchell backlash undercuts prison task force's support for potential site
Some Project Prison Reset Task Force members say desire for facility in Davison County overstated during last week's meeting
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Joe Sneve
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Populist pull: Governor hopefuls balance rebellion, party unity
Toby Doeden’s bid for governor pits him against fellow conservative Jon Hansen in a high-stakes battle for control of South Dakota’s populist right
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Joe Sneve
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Sioux Falls lawmaker lead defender in struggle to preserve states' AI autonomy
Provision in 'Big Beautiful Bill' would stop legislatures from adopting artificial intelligence regulations
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Joe Sneve
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Dark horse candidates emerge for men's prison site
Mitchell official says prison is 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity, but many residents are skeptical
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Michael Klinski
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