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NEW: South Dakota DCI investigating homicide in Clark County
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–KWAT News has learned the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigating (DCI) is the lead agency investigating a homicide in Clark County. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland is...
Prison task force recommends Sioux Falls location
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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On today's show... The state is one step closer to a plan for the new men's prison. SDPB's Jackson Dircks brings listeners a recap of the Project Prison Reset task force's latest meeting. Dircks shares the prison's location and budget (1:10 to...
Celebrate parks and recreation in Sioux Falls this month
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
The City of Sioux Falls is recognizing the Parks and Recreation Department through the month of July for the work they do for the community. The Parks and Recreation team is made up of 91 full-time and over 500 part-time and seasonal employees who...
South Dakota high school rodeo athletes set to compete at the National Finals
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
ROCK SPRINGS, WY - It's known as the "World's Largest Rodeo." The National High School Finals Rodeo is set to kick off Sunday in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This year's event features over 1,800 competitors from 43 states, Mexico and Canada. South...
Best places to live in the Sioux Falls metro area
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Best places to live in the Sioux Falls metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Sioux Falls metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on cost...
Sioux Falls City Council hears credit card fee proposal, votes on city election date
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls City Council voted on a date for the 2026 regular city election on Tuesday. Voting would take place on June 2 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the run-off election set for June...
Sioux Falls named one of the country's best cities for renters by WalletHub
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Sioux Falls is one of the best cities in the country for renters, a new report from WalletHub says. More than 45 million U.S. households — or about 35% — opt tp rent rather than buy a place to live, according to the National Multifamily Household...
The Nicolaysen Art Museum Hosts First Thursday Art Walk with Five Grand Opening Exhibits
Wyoming News Now
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Casper, Wyo – The Nicolaysen Art Museum is excited to host Five Grand Opening events on July 10th, the first Thursday Art Walk. The museum will host a reception to open these vibrant and informative exhibits from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The...
Senators seek to protect rural stations amid push to claw back public media funds
CBS News
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Washington — The Senate is expected to vote next week on a request from the White House to claw back funding for international aid and public broadcasting. But the funding for rural radio and television stations — sometimes an area's sole source...
Rapid City woman arrested for arson following Monday night house fire
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Amy Couture, 54, of Rapid City was arrested for second-degree arson following Monday afternoon’s house fire on Saint Charles Street. The Rapid City Fire Department said when looking into the cause of the fire, both the...
South Dakota attorneys vote for continuing education
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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By Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News Watch South Dakota attorneys have voted to impose for the first time a requirement on themselves to undergo regular continuing legal education, taking a big step toward joining 46 other states that have similar...
Yes, South Dakota Does Have Restaurants Open 24 Hours A Day
KXRB 1140 AM/100.1 FM - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
Do you ever have a late-night craving for some sweet treats or maybe a burger and fries? Need to find a South Dakota eatery open for your midnight snack? Well, you're in luck! Despite what some in the Sioux Empire think, there are local spots that...
Sioux Falls mayor thinks new prison should not be within city
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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By Jackson DircksSDPB News SIOUX FALLS — While many argue Sioux Falls is the best location for a new $600 million men's prison, one of the city's leaders doesn't agree with that train of thought. Mayor Paul TenHaken said he believes there are...
This Ohio campground was named the No. 2 best in the US. Here's where
Newark Advocate - Ohio
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With summertime in full swing, vacationers won't have to travel far to visit one of Ohio's 60 state park campgrounds. One Ohio campground in particular was just named the No. 2 best place to camp in the nation for 2025 by camping app The Dyrt. The...
Council votes against lowering election threshold for Sioux Falls seats
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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It was a who's-who of Sioux Falls government at the Sioux Falls City Council's July 8 meeting as former mayors and councilors popped into public input to try to sway councilors one way or the other on the question of whether to lower the election...
Sioux Falls mother shares grief about wellness check she says went wrong
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Editor's note: The story below mentions mental health issues or suicide. If you need help or know someone who does, please call 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available for 24/7, free and confidential support. When Barbara...
New ‘surgery robot’ debuts in Rapid City
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Same Day Surgery Center hosted an open house Tuesday to allow members of the community to see their new advanced medical machine - the Da Vinci 5. “We are bringing the newest advanced robot to the Black Hills” Same Day...
Report: Minnesota Gopher men’s basketball will play at The Pentagon in Sioux Falls
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 The Minnesota Golden Gophers have added another opponent to their 2025-26 schedule. Basketball insider Jeff Goodman reports the Golden Gophers will take on the West Coast Conference’s San Francisco Dons on November 22nd. The matchup...
'Absolute trash!' Kristi Noem melts down in first response to damning CNN report
Raw Story
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July 10, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem launched a furious tirade against CNN Thursday after the network reported she delayed potentially life-saving federal aid during catastrophic Texas flooding that has killed at least 120 people. Speaking to...
South Dakota ranked 29th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $352,228 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 29th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...