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‘El Niño’ winter projected for South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In October, the Climate Prediction Center issued an El Niño Advisory and forecasted a strong to very strong El Niño event this winter. Here is what that could mean for the State. El Niño and La Niña are two words that have been used to describe winters in South Dakota, […]

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Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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More Mountain Lions Spotted Near South Dakota Park & Small Town

South Dakota Rangers are urging residents to take precaution, especially when it comes to their pets

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New Viral Post Shares South Dakota's "Most Annoying" Driving Habit

A new viral map has been making the rounds on social media, showing each state's "Most Annoying" driving habit, and South Dakota's has locals scratching their heads.

South Dakota · 2d

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Six South Dakota counties to start property tax credit Jan. 1

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Six South Dakota counties will begin carrying out a property tax cut on Jan. 1, 2027, under Senate Bill 96. According to the governor’s office, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade and Pennington counties will be adopting the local option. Each county will...

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South Dakota Searchlight

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Commentary: Law and disorder: a troubling trend among South Dakota Republican lawmakers

In January, it looks like some legislators in the Republican Party may have to attend their caucus meetings via Zoom. There’s a chance they could be in court or jail. Three Republican lawmakers have faced or are facing criminal charges since the last legislative session. We’ve all heard that government is corrupt, but it’s usually […]

South Dakota · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15

Idaho homeowners who are 65 or older can cut their property tax bill by as much as $1,500, but the application has to arrive between Jan. 1 and April 15. Three other states run their own 2027 programs for older owners: South Dakota freezes assessed value for applicants who file by April 1, Maricopa County... The post Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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KELOLAND

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A first look at the week ahead in our SD state government

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a first look at meetings of South Dakota state government boards and commissions, as well as the Legislature and the Supreme Court, open to the public during the week starting Monday, November 9. Click on the name (highlighted in blue) for meeting details. Please note that any meeting may be postponed […]

South Dakota · 1d

KELOLAND TV

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Over 500 Vietnam-era photos donated to state archive

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Over 500 photographs of the Vietnam War taken by a South Dakota veteran were recently donated to the South Dakota State Archives. Veteran Harry Knapp took over 500 photos when he served for a year from 1967-1968 with the 3rd Platoon, B Company, 14th Combat Engineer Battalion. Knapp earned two Bronze Stars for his connection with ground operations against a hostile force, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society.

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Main Street Dollars

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Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin who apply by Dec. 31 can get up to three months of past bills covered, a window that shrinks Jan. 1

Medicaid applicants in South Dakota, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin have until Dec. 31 to file under the old rule that lets the program pay for medical bills from before the application date. After that, the look-back shrinks to as little as one month. Anyone with an unpaid hospital, nursing home or doctor bill from […]

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KELOLAND

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Audits review finds no basis for Randall’s allegations

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The head of South Dakota’s Department of Legislative Audit said Tuesday his review identified no internal control issues in a private accounting firm’s audits of the South Dakota Retirement System during the past two years. State Auditor General Russell Olson made the report to the Legislature’s Executive Board. It came in […]

South Dakota · 5h

Newsmax

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South Dakota Defies Blue Tsunami

South Dakota Defies Blue Tsunami

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Yahoo!

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Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies

BEAR BUTTE STATE PARK, S.D. – Geologists and hydrologists can use scientific charts and graphs to understand the increasing water challenges facing South Dakota, but it only takes a brief visit to Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis for a non-scientist to see the outcome of decreasing water levels.

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South Dakota has nation’s lowest claim denial rate; Wyoming among highest, study finds

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota had the lowest health insurance claim denial rate among 29 states using HealthCare.gov in 2025, while Wyoming ranked near the top, according to a new analysis of federal data. The study, conducted by NovaKratom using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

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Rhoden reappoints South Dakota economic development, tourism leaders

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Gov. Larry Rhoden is keeping two familiar faces in key economic and tourism positions as he prepares to begin his next term in January. Rhoden announced he has reappointed Bill Even as commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Jim Hagen as secretary of Travel South Dakota. Both appointments take effect Jan. 9, when Rhoden’s new term begins.

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53%-Republican South Dakota Gets 89%-Republican Legislature; Independent Quarter of Voters Get Zero Representation

The 2027 South Dakota Legislature will have 93 Republicans and 12 Democrats:. I am counting District 27’s Representative-Elect Evangeline Poor Bear in the GOP column, as she is a registered Republican. Poor Bear appeared as an “independent” on the general election ballot but told South Dakota Searchlight that she ran indy because she missed the March 31 partisan filing deadline.

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Freeman Regional Health Breaks Ground on New Hospital, Clinic

Governor Larry Rhoden joined more than 300 community members, healthcare leaders, and project partners on Tuesday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new hospital and clinic for Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS). The milestone marks a major step toward strengthening access to rural healthcare for the three counties FRHS serves.

South Dakota · 9h

Northeast Radio SD News

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Watertown School District Tops South Dakota Averages in Academic Proficiency and Graduation Rates

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District outperformed state averages across all core academic subjects and graduation metrics, according to the 2025-2026 South Dakota District Report Card.

Watertown, SD · 1d

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South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks Launches Operation Outdoors to Support Veterans Programs

{KXLG - Pierre, SD} The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the launch of Operations Outdoors. Operation Outdoors is a funding assistance program designed to help veteran organizations host meaningful experiences in South Dakota State Parks. "The program can offer a variety of outdoor experiences," explained Jeff...

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Crafting Your Home

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A Pearl Harbor Airman Identified Through His Twin Sister's Family DNA Will Be Buried Beside His Brother on Nov. 13, 85 Years Later

Cpl. Lester Libolt, killed at Hickam Field in 1941, was identified through DNA from his twin sister's family and will be buried beside his brother Nov. 13.

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Argus Leader

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Medicaid expansion supporter hopes lawmakers ‘move on’ after ballot fight

After South Dakota voters rejected a ballot question Tuesday that could have triggered a repeal of the state’s Medicaid expansion mandate, some people who worked to defeat the measure said lawmakers should listen to voters and stop tinkering with the program. Some lawmakers, meanwhile, remain concerned about the program’s effects on the state budget. The state’s Republican-dominated Legislature sent Amendment I to the ballot, where it failed with 56% of the votes against it and 44% in favor. Medicaid is a joint federal-state health insurance program for people with low incomes. In South Dakota, it traditionally covered specific low-income groups such as children, elderly people and disabled people. In 2022, South Dakota voters approved expanding Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults with the federal government paying for 90% of the program and the state paying the remaining 10%. Amendment I would have repealed the expansion requirement if the federal government reduced its funding share. Opponents of the amendment said voters have been clear on Medicaid expansion. More: South Dakota voters decide fate of Medicaid expansion. “I think it shows that a majority of South Dakotans supported Medicaid expansion in the past and still do, and just don’t want to mess with

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