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Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted on 50 Counts of Distribution of Child Pornography

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has been indicted on 50 felony counts…

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Senator John Thune Blames Democrats as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke out as the federal government entered a shutdown, attributing the impasse to Democrats’ far-left demands. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a Republican shutdown. Government operations will remain closed until Congress approves a new funding bill, Thune told Bret Baier of Fox News.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Sioux Falls Thrive Shuts Down Operations Amid Funding Shortfalls; Programs Continue With Other Organizations

Sioux Falls Thrive, known for its work in food security, affordable housing, and youth enrichment, is closing operations.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

South Dakota Lawmakers Approve $650 Million Sioux Falls Prison; Lawmaker Urges Study of North Dakota’s System

South Dakota lawmakers approved funding for a $650 million prison in Sioux Falls, but State Rep. Mike Derby suggests studying North Dakota’s system.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell Approves $3.39 Million Loan for North Ohlman Street Utility Project and Roundabout

The Mitchell City Council has approved seeking a $3.39 million state loan to replace century-old sewer, water, and storm drainage lines on North Ohlman Street.

Sports

6 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 10/1/25

Mitchell Soccer The Kernel soccer teams are set to compete again tomorrow. They are traveling over to play West Central…

7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

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Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

1 day ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

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MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

National

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What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

1 day ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

2 days ago in National

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

2 days ago in National

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but both sides have shown hardly any willingness to budge from their entrenched positions.

2 days ago in National

Police remain on scene at burned out Michigan church after shooting and fire leave 4 dead, 8 wounded

Police officers walked amid the burned out ruins of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan on Monday, a day after a former Marine opened fire during a crowded service, killing at least four people, then set the building ablaze.

News

4 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted on 50 Counts of Distribution of Child Pornography

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has been indicted on 50 felony counts…

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Senator John Thune Blames Democrats as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke out as the federal government entered a shutdown, attributing the impasse to Democrats’ far-left demands. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a Republican shutdown. Government operations will remain closed until Congress approves a new funding bill, Thune told Bret Baier of Fox News.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Sioux Falls Thrive Shuts Down Operations Amid Funding Shortfalls; Programs Continue With Other Organizations

Sioux Falls Thrive, known for its work in food security, affordable housing, and youth enrichment, is closing operations.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

South Dakota Lawmakers Approve $650 Million Sioux Falls Prison; Lawmaker Urges Study of North Dakota’s System

South Dakota lawmakers approved funding for a $650 million prison in Sioux Falls, but State Rep. Mike Derby suggests studying North Dakota’s system.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell Approves $3.39 Million Loan for North Ohlman Street Utility Project and Roundabout

The Mitchell City Council has approved seeking a $3.39 million state loan to replace century-old sewer, water, and storm drainage lines on North Ohlman Street.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Sioux Falls Man Charged With Murder After Deadly Stabbing on North Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls Police say 70-year-old James Lipscomb died after being stabbed Monday on North Dakota Avenue.

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