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Jonathan Ellis · March 18, 2026
Correction: The vote on the TIF in the original story was wrong. It has been corrected to show that Councilor David Barranco voted against the TIF.
Joe Sneve · March 14, 2026
NEW DELHI — South Dakota’s dairy revival could open the door to one of the world’s largest consumer markets.
Jonathan Ellis · March 20, 2026
A former police officer and mayor of Centerville has been convicted of a triple homicide that took place in Centerville in 2024, the Attorney General’s Office announced Friday.
March 18, 2026
