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2024 June 4 Primary Election voter registration deadline is Monday at 5pm local time
If you aren't a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the June 4, 2024, Primary Election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday (May 20, 2024) to fill out a voter registration form. Secretary of State Monae Johnson says there are multiple places a person can go to fill out the registration...
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Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Graduation held this week at State Capitol
Seven more people have successfully completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit's Treatment Court program. They were recognized during a graduation ceremony this week (May 15, 2024) at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre. Stanley County State's Attorney Tom Maher says the program and its name have evolved over the years. Mahe...
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Steady state park and recreation area usage so far this year; GFP giving short term boat slip rentals a try at Spring Creek Recreation Area
In spite of having several rainy days, use of South Dakota state park and recreation areas has been good so far in 2024. That's according to state Game, Fish and Parks Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren. Daily licenses sales were up 23% and VanMeeteren says they are largely driven by weather conditions.
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USS Pierre christening festivities being held today and tomorrow in Alabama
MAY 17, 2024: Activities surrounding the christening of the USS Pierre (LCS 38) are being held today and tomorrow (May 17-18, 2024) at the Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding will attend the festivities. He says this is the second step in the history of the USS Pierre. The Navy's Independ...
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Farm News
Pork Producers pleased with initial House Ag Committee Farm Bill proposal
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. House Agriculture Committee's unveiling (May 17, 2024) of its 2024 Farm Bill. "America's pork producers appreciate Chairman G.T. Thompson's willingness to listen, put pen to paper, and address the most pressing issues facing the agriculture industry across the ...
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April 2024 Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors Jump More than 20% in the U.S.
U.S. Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive tractors increased 24.1% in April 2024 compared to 2023, according to the new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Additionally, 4-Wheel-Drive tractor sales are up 1.9% in the U.S. year-to-date. Unit sales of 100+ Horsepower tractors increased in the U.S. April sales...
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Railroad staffing shortages compromise safety and service
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages that are endangering workers, increasing the risk of derailments, and raising costs for farmers, businesses and consumers. She wants the railroads to provide an update on their long-term staffing strategies to get ba...
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Scott and Stabenow say democrats are committed to passing a new farm bill
MAY 17, 2024: U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) and Senate Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) issued a statement on farm bill development. "House and Senate Democrats remain committed to passing a strong, bipartisan farm bill that strengthens the farm and family safety nets and...
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Regional News
South Dakota delegation gets update from National Guard soldiers building wall at U.S.-Mexico border; Attorney General, U.S. Attorney says most illegal drugs are coming from Mexico
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute, Tribal Law Enforcement Liaison Algin Young, Senator Erin Tobin from Winner, Senator Mike Walsh from Pennington County, and Representative J.D. Wangsness from Miller were at the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday (May 16, 2024) to see the ...
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North Dakota's Fort Stevenson State Park to celebrate 50th anniversary Saturday with attempt to earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most people making s'mores simultaneously
Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison, ND, is attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title Saturday (May 18, 2024) for the most people making s'mores simultaneously as a way to celebrate the park's 50th anniversary. An official judge from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS will be on site to verify the record and confirm tha...
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Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign after attending his son Barron's Florida high school graduation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has attended his son's high school graduation in Florida on a day off from his New York hush money trial and is heading to St. Paul, Minnesota, for a Republican fundraiser. Trump attended his son Barron's graduation Friday (May 17, 2024) with his wife, Melania Trump,...
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Abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota
UNDATED (AP)- South Dakota voters will decide on abortion rights this fall, getting a chance at direct democracy on the contentious issue in a conservative state where a trigger law banning nearly all abortions went into effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned. The state's top election official announced Thursday (May ...
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National / Business News
Pay your bills, not impersonators
If you're paying a medical, utility, or other bill online, you probably expect to wind up on the company's website. What might you not expect? An impersonator tricking you into paying them instead. But that's what the FTC says a company called Doxo did. Here's what you need to know. According to the FTC, Doxo pretended...
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Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
MAY 17, 2024: SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico judge is considering whether to dismiss a grand jury indictment against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie "Rust." There's a virtual court hearing Friday (May 17, 2024) on the motion to dismiss the case. Defense attorneys f...
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Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
MAY 17, 2024: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. A federal judge handed down the sentenced for 44-year-old David DePape on Friday (May 17, 2024). Prosecutors had asked for a 40-y...
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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
MAY 17, 2024: STONECREST, Ga. (AP) - Hundreds of Air Force members in dress blues have joined Roger Fortson's family, friends and others at a suburban Atlanta megachurch to pay their final respects to the Black senior airman, who was shot and killed in his Florida home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy. People l...
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Sports
Pierre area bowlers earn championships at state bowling tournaments
State USBC Bowling Tournaments have recently wrapped up and several Pierre area bowlers have claimed first place honors in both the youth and adult ranks. The State Youth Tournament was held in Rapid City during the four weekends of April and a Pierre team consisting of Morgan Potter, Hailee Longbrake, Courtney Potter ...
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Ipswich wins both team titles at Super Region track and field meet Thursday
GETTYSBURG, S.D. - Ipswich captured team titles at Thursday's (May 16, 2024) Super Region track and field meet. The Ipswich girls finished with 110 points, ahead of James Valley Christian (104) and Potter County (98). The Ipswich boys scored 131 points, ahead of Timber Lake (85.5) and North Central (76). Potter County'...
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Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship
MAY 17, 2024, UPDATE: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning (May 17, 2024) on his way to the PGA Championship. Stunning images showed him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. He was arrested for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischie...
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Sioux Falls Lincoln, West Central and Castlewood top spring baseball polls this week
MAY 17, 2024: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls Lincoln, West Central and Castlewood sit atop the rankings in the South Dakota High School Softball poll conducted by the South Dakota High School Softball Coaches Association. Lincoln continues to top the Class AA poll this week followed by Harrisburg. Sioux Falls Jefferso...
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Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run in a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins (May 16, 2024). Schmidt scattered a double and two singles w...
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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets (May 16, 2024) to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike ...
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