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Winner man sentenced to prison on rape charge

PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced that a Winner man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, after earlier pleading guilty to …

Road project begins next week in Mitchell

MITCHELL — Beginning July 30, North Harmon Drive, located directly west of state Highway 37, in Mitchell will be closed to traffic. Motorists will be directed to Rowley Street for North Harmon …

South Dakota State Historical Society honors photographer William H. Illingworth

PIERRE — The South Dakota State Historical Society is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Black Hills photography of William H. Illingworth. Illingworth studied the art of wet plate …
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Keith Blair
November 10, 1950 - July 14, 2024
Arlene Lellelid
May 26, 1929 - June 25, 2024
Thomas Keck
December 20, 1943 - June 25, 2024
Roger D. Hurley
October 18, 1940 - June 30, 2024
Dennis VanDam
August 4, 1949 - June 19, 2024
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Russia silencing journalism, as shown in Evan Gershkovich case

The only surprise in the guilty verdict against Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent who was arrested in Russia last year on phony charges of espionage, was that it came so quickly. …

What Kamala Harris needs to do to win the election

With President Biden’s exit from the race, Democrats are quickly coalescing around Vice President Harris. Too quickly, arguably: Both she and the country would be better served by a brief, …

Bridge near Geddes to be dedicated to fallen soldier

PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sgt. Terry G. Rada. The ceremony will be Aug. 10 at noon at …

Applications open for 4-H shooting sports national hunting skills team

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the hunting akills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. To print …

SDSU Extension partners with Huron hospital on diabetes prevention, education

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension has selected Huron Regional Medical Center to receive a $15,000 grant and partner on a pilot project for diabetes prevention and education through Better Choices, …
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Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …
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Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable
(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.