LETTER | Congress must be careful not to hurt small companies' ability to compete with large retailers

I can’t say it’s easy being a small business owner, but after a few years of upheaval, things are looking up for entrepreneurs here in South Dakota.

Crossword, Sudoku puzzles: Feb. 8 - 14

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Feb. 8 - 14

Scouting Hollywood: Feb. 8 - 14

A roundup of news, gossip and history of the entertainment business brought to you from Hollywood, Calif.

VIEWPOINT | Want to improve student outcomes? Force schools to compete

Guest column by Amy Bruner

For some pipeline opponents, there is no middle ground

Money not a substitute for property rights, say landowner rights advocates

Former House lawmaker appointed to same chamber

Noem fills one of two vacancies following Supreme Court decision

South Dakota Supreme Court answers legislative conflicts question, loosens decades of restrictions

Most contracts between state, lawmakers OK, court rules

Minnehaha County Courthouse cops spring into action

Judge attacked with cellphone days before escape attempt