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PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- Alleged violations of election law by petition collectors behind an abortion rights ballot proposal have the attention of South Dakota’s top prosecutor. The Attorney General’s Office this week issued a warning to Dakotans for Health that it has received video and photographic evidence that the ballot question committee has violated multiple South Dakota… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release) – The “Taylor Swift Effect” has taken the world by storm and has even made its way into the college classroom. This spring semester, students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law will be able to take a course focused on Taylor Swift that will encourage them to think… Read more »

WINNER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Tripp County Sheriff’s Office and the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce are alerting area businesses about an attempt to use fake money at a business in Winner. Information from the Chamber says someone tried to use a bogus $20 bill at the Runnings store. Tripp County Sheriff Shawn Pettit says there’s only… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune says he believes the current farm bill will be extended. He explains what the hangups are in getting a new farm bill done. Senator Thune believes the focus should be elsewhere. The farm bill expired on September 30th.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor to the U.S. Senate to criticize President Biden’s policy dealing with the southern border. Senator Thune talks about how each year of the President’s administration has seen a record number of apprehension of people looking to cross the border. Thune revealed the figures for… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Development Company is in the middle of its “Grow Watertown 2.0” Capital Campaign. Executive Director Chris Clifton talked about “today’s currency.” The “private sector” is a focus to engage. Former City Attorney Matt Roby, who now works in the private sector, has much experience with developments. Director Clifton talks about the initiative.… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a “Share the Warmth” drive during November to ensure all young people in the county stay warm during the winter. The Chamber asks residents to donate new winter hats, gloves, and socks to the cause. It is the first year the Chamber is sponsoring the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota Open Primaries group announced that it has gathered 25,000 signatures to put an open primaries constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot. The group aims to get 50,000 before filing petitions with the state by May 7. The petition drive began in April. The proposed initiative would establish a top-two… Read more »

COLMAN/EGAN, S.D.(KELO)- Voters in the Colman/Egan School District go to the polls next week to consider a 6.3-million dollar bond issue. Superintendent Scott Hemmer says the school is in the midst of a five-year growth trend, so extra classroom space is needed. If it’s approved, the school will also add a weight room and remodel… Read more »