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Minnehaha auditor makes 'big claims' about 2020 election. State says she's running her own narrative.
Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson sent out a press release this week, saying due to security concerns in the election system she inherited when she was sworn in last March, she "took it upon myself to investigate past elections." That was Tuesday, a week after the county's primary election. But state officials say Anderson's claims are taken out of context, and that she hasn't asked either the state or the county's election vendor about possible explanations. ...
Parts of Sioux Falls Recreation Trail temporarily closing
Sections of the Recreation Trail in Sioux Falls are closing temporarily for maintenance. Beginning June 20, a four-mile stretch from Beadle Park to Tuthill Park is closing. Starting July 1, crews are closing two-and-a-half miles from 12th street to 41st street. The Parks and Recreation Department said they’re applying a...
Sunday Boredom Busters: June 16th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The Summer Concert Series at Good Earth State Park Southeast of Sioux Falls features Mogen’s Heroes. The music starts at 4 p.m. A park entrance license is required. Seating is limited so you may want to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Supporters describe Peltier's potential reentry if paroled | June 13
See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Appleor Spotify. On today's update... More than 50 percent of respondents to a new University of South Dakota survey...
South Dakota Kidney Walk underway in Sioux Falls
On Saturday morning, participants gathered for the 2024 South Dakota Kidney Walk at Sertoma Park. Gene Dickey, Executive Director of the Dakotas for the National Kidney Foundation, joined Dakota News Now to preview what’s in store for participants.
Secretary of State's Office: Challenge to Minnehaha County ballots fell outside state law
Officials with the South Dakota Secretary of State's office says they are "deeply concerned" about the rejection of absentee ballots during Minnehaha County's June 4 primary, and they doesn't believe the challenge — made by the leader of a group with strong ties to Minnehaha County auditor Leah Anderson — fell within the bounds of state law. But officials say that it's possible the votes could still be counted due to a recount for the Minnehaha County...
Cultural healing camps, equine therapy: Federal diversion grants for kids awarded across SD
The state Department of Corrections will award over $800,000 in funds to 17 juvenile service programs across the state this year. The money will be used to support expanded diversion programs for young offenders, as well as cultural healing camps, equine therapy programs and court resource homes. The awards were approved by the Council of […] The post Cultural healing camps, equine therapy: Federal diversion grants for kids awarded across SD appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Sioux Falls (South Dakota) district will replace aging middle school
The Sioux Falls (South Dakota) School District has approved a plan to construct a new Whittier Middle School, not far from the existing century-old campus. KELO-TV reports that plans for replacing the old Whittier Middle School building have been in the works for years. Three sites were being considered. The...
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