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South Dakota Dept. of Corrections announces death of inmate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced on Thursday that state prison offender Shawn Albrecht had died. Albrecht, 38, passed away while on comfort care status in a Sioux Falls hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. At the time of his death, he was...

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A message from Jackson County Central district

JACKSON — Dr. Mike Neubeck, superintendent of Jackson County Central Schools, released this statement Nov. 4. Today is a great day for Jackson County Central Schools! We are excited and grateful to announce that our JCC Operating Referendum has passed! With 53.12% voting yes, our communities have demonstrated their commitment to our students, our schools, and the future of JCC!

Jackson County, MN · 2d
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Rock Valley soldier balances service and family life

Tom Even is no stranger to military service and the sacrifice it requires. The sergeant first class with the Iowa Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division has been deployed three times, but this last time was a little bit different for the man who had become a father.

Rock Valley, IA · 1d
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14 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance

(Atlanta, GA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought. The 14 counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.

Yellow Medicine County, MN · 3d
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City council OKs plan for new mechanical permit fees

The Worthington City Council on Monday approved a resolution establishing and amending mechanical permit fees in the community. Worthington Director of Community Development Matt Selof explained that the city does not currently charge mechanical permit fees for residential projects, with only the $1 state surcharge fee collected. Commercial mechanical permit fees are based on the valuation of the project.

Worthington, MN · 2d

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O’Brien County Farmland Auction Tops Out at $21,300 Per Acre

(KIWA) — Farmland sold for as much as $21,300 per acre during an O’Brien County auction on November 5th, with winning bids climbing through successive rounds of bidding. Vander Werff & Associates conducted the sale of the Sampson property, offering 552.60 surveyed acres in Center Township across seven tracts.

O'Brien County, IA · 15h

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Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Awards $1.4 Million to 28 Area Organizations

Larchwood, Iowa — The Lyon County Riverboat Foundation (LCRF) distributed $1.4 million in 2027 grant funds to 28 organizations across Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Southwest Minnesota during its annual competitive grant award ceremony last week at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Approximately 120 representatives from nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments attended the event.

Lyon County, IA · 3d

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Planning Underway on Recreational Trail from Jackson to Fairmont

(Jackson, MN)--Plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Minnesota. Luke Ewald with the Jackson County Trails committee says they were awarded a planning grant earlier this year from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ewald says work on the plan should be completed in the next month or two.

Fairmont, MN · 3d

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MAYOR-ELECT: IT’S TIME TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES

Gardner touts Tracy’s quality of life while knowing city needs to seize opportunities. Burke Gardner hardly envisioned becoming Tracy’s mayor less than two years after he and his wife MyKelle and daughter Onora arrived in town, but he did put down roots here with an understanding of the importance of weaving his way into the fabric of his new community.

Tracy, MN · 1d

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

This document constitutes a summary of the proceedings of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ October 20, 2026 meeting. The full text of these proceedings is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the County Administrator, Jackson County Government Center, 405 Fifth Street, Building 3, in the City of Jackson, Minnesota.

Jackson County, MN · 2d

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Sioux Falls Democrat seeks recount in state Senate race

One of the five losing South Dakota legislative candidates with a race close enough for a recount has asked for one. Democrat Aaron Matson filed a recount request Thursday afternoon. The deadline to file for a recount is three days after the state canvass of election results. The canvass took place Tuesday. Matson lost the […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Renberg community reacts to elementary closure decision

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls School Board has voted to close Renberg Elementary at the end of this school year. Renberg is the lowest-enrolled school building in the district and currently serves 87 students. The closure has been considered for more than a year. In...

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

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Historic neighborhood improves safety through new crosswalk

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Neighborhood associations build community and organize efforts to improve the area where you live. A historic Sioux Falls neighborhood recently received a grant from the city for a much-needed project. From the sunken gardens to the bandshell, McKennan Park is a Sioux Falls...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

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Lower speed zones OK’d for Hartford, Sioux Falls roads

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Motorists traveling on two South Dakota highways in the Sioux Falls and Hartford areas of Minnehaha County will soon face lower speed limits. The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee on Thursday gave final clearance to changes affecting stretches of SD 38 and SD 115. The current 55-mph zone on SD 115 / […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Republicans Get More Backing for Amendment L/60% Threshold in Smaller Counties; Larger Counties Like Majority Rule

Voters’ rejection of Amendment L at the polls last week was the third time in eight years that Republican legislators’ attempts to require than a simple majority to pass certain ballot measures has failed. In 2018, the Republican Legislature offered Amendment X (2018 SJR 1), which would have...

Sioux Falls, SD · 23h

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Sioux Falls temporary lane closure on Minnesota Avenue

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls can expect a lane closure on Minnesota Avenue on Saturday. According to a news release from the City of Sioux Falls, beginning Saturday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. northbound traffic on Minnesota Avenue between Second Street and Eighth Street will be detoured to allow crews to pave […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 10h

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Downtown convention center focus of Thursday event

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls is missing out on millions of dollars because it doesn’t have a large enough convention center, said Brittany Hanson, the vice president of Forward Sioux Falls. The existing convention center/arena is fine and is “working great,” but it’s not large enough...

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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Hy-Vees celebrate veterans with free food

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Hy-Vees across Sioux Falls continued a tradition on Veterans Day. “All the Hy-Vees in our company today are putting on a free breakfast for all of our veteran friends and neighbors. So it’s something we’ve done for 27 years,” Hy-Vee Store Director Matt Heldenbrand said. “Well, Hy-Vee really hooked us up […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

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Six fallen heroes honored with bridges in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Six South Dakota heroes who never made it home are getting a lasting tribute. On Veterans Day, families and community members gathered in Sioux Falls as the state dedicated six bridges in their honor. The men served in World War II, the Korean...

South Dakota · 2d

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Budgets $125,000 to tear down remaining elevator

One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down. The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in its proposed 2027 budget for demolition of the remaining Duncan elevator buildings, which have helped define the skyline for generations. For decades, the...

Flandreau, SD · 3d