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Coke’s Cane Sugar Announcement Bugs Some Farmers, but Is Unlikely to Impact South Dakota Corn Prices
Successful Farming
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By John Hult Very little of South Dakota’s corn is used to produce sweetened beverages, but the crop’s boosters in the state say a nationwide shift toward cane sugar is an unwelcome sign for corn farmers. Coca-Cola announced its intention to offer...
Erickson announces bid for Sioux Falls mayor
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Another candidate has entered the race to become Sioux Falls mayor. Christine Erickson, a former city councilwoman and state legislator announced her candidacy Wednesday. “You won’t see me reaching for headlines....
South Dakota DCI to enforce federal immigration law
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 21, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A partnership between South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation and the the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been approved. With this new partnership, proposed by South Dakota Attorney General Marty...
Chilling police sketch of man who murdered Arkansas couple in front of their children at Devil's Den state park
Daily Mail
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July 29, 2025
By ALEXA CIMINO Published: 11:10 EDT, 29 July 2025 | Updated: 11:10 EDT, 29 July 2025 Police have released a chilling sketch of the man suspected of murdering an Arkansas couple in front of their young daughters at Devil's Den State Park. With the...
Native leaders push back on gender-affirming care restrictions for tribal citizens
The Nevada Independent
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July 29, 2025
ELKO, Nev. — At the Two Spirit Conference in northern Nevada in June, Native Americans gathered in support of the LGBTQ+ community amid federal and state rollbacks of transgender protections and gender-affirming health care. “I want people to not...
ICE approves partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 24, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In an effort to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in the Mount Rushmore state, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced the U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Overlooked oral health risks: Urge Awareness for children on ADHD medication
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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July 29, 2025
INDIANA – While Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are crucial for managing symptoms in many children, a leading dental expert is sounding the alarm about significant and often overlooked side effects on oral health. With...
Feeding South Dakota receives large donation from local church
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 24, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back in April, South Dakota’s largest hunger-relief organization felt the Trump administration’s federal cuts, saying the cuts led to a 14 percent reduction in their food inventory and 148,000 meals lost in that month...
Sturgis Library hosts more than 70 educational programs
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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July 29, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sturgis Library hosted more than 70 educational programs for kids over the summer. While everyone was trying to stay cool and inside away from the heat, the library was busy educating the youth. “My favorite part...
Christine Erickson announces run for Sioux Falls mayor
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Christine Erickson, a two-term city councilor and former District 11 representative, officially launched her campaign to become the next mayor of Sioux Falls, during a July 23 announcement held at Cherapa Place, addressing friends, family and...
South Dakota Open wraps up in Sioux Falls
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 21, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Open wraps up at Tomar Park in Sioux Falls Sunday, with winners looking to grab a share of the $20,000 prize pool. In the Men’s Doubles Championship, Siphos Montsi and Kweisi Kenyatte took the...
August 2025 Holidays in the USA: Major State Observances, Cultural Events and Public Celebrations – Your Complete American Holidays Guide
Latestly
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July 29, 2025
As summer winds down and students prepare to return to school, August in the United States offers a unique blend of cultural, historical, and regional celebrations. While there are no federal holidays in August, many states and communities observe...
Horror as couple killed while hiking in park with their 2 children - suspect on the loose
Daily Express
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July 29, 2025
Arkansas police believe the killer of a married couple hiking with their two young daughters in Devil's Den State Park was likely injured during the weekend attack, and have released a sketch of a man wanted for questioning. The composite image,...
Religious meeting this week in Sioux Falls Metro: July 20-26
Sioux Empire Today - South Dakota
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July 20, 2025
Sara Nelson Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Sioux Falls | First United Methodist Church of Sioux Falls website Sara Nelson Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Sioux Falls | First United Methodist Church of Sioux...
Federal changes to food assistance will cost South Dakota $5 million annually
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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July 23, 2025
Federal changes to a food assistance program will cost South Dakota $5 million starting next fiscal year, according to the state Bureau of Finance and Management. The situation “could be much worse,” said state Department of Social Services...
Meet The 20-Year-Old South Dakota Resident Running for Governor
KXRB 1140 AM/100.1 FM - South Dakota
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July 23, 2025
We're halfway through 2025, and the upcoming 2026 South Dakota Governor Race is heating up. At the time of this post, South Dakota US Congressman Dusty Johnson, local businessman Toby Doeden, and South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen have...
Doctor-patient team looks help people with chronic pain
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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It's a hard part of life for all of us, but for some, pain is constant. In the U.S., nearly 21% of people live with chronic pain, but a patient-doctor team from the University of Minnesota hopes to change that. Cemeteries aren't where everyone...
Sunshine? Not for thousands of needy families in S.D. Cuts to an assistance program should alarm all South Dakotans
The South Dakota Standard
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Editor’s note: Author Muckey’s piece has some contextual relevance. It coincides with a just-released report from WalletHub that ranks South Dakota as the state with the fourth most at-risk youth in 2025 – John Tsitrian On July 15, something...
South Dakota wants Trump's statue garden near Mount Rushmore despite opposition | OUT WEST ROUNDUP
Colorado Politics
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SOUTH DAKOTA State wants statues at Mt. Rushmore SIOUX FALLS — Officials in South Dakota are pushing hard to build President Donald Trump 's proposed National Garden of American Heroes in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore, but the effort has...
Ahead of governors' race, Rep. Johnson says he's focused on navigating DC
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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July 28, 2025
Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson has thrown his hat into a crowded primary for governor of South Dakota. Returning from D.C., he says to look towards his record as he returns home. Johnson made an appearance at the change of command ceremony...