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Officers shoot, injure 1 person Monday in Sioux Falls
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Officials with the Sioux Falls Police Department say several officers shot and injured a person as they attempted to arrest him on July 7 near the area of West 10th Street and South Garfield Avenue. Assistant Chief Nick Cook, speaking at an 8:30...
Authorities identify Sioux Falls man shot by 'several' officers Monday
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — Law enforcement has released the identity of a Sioux Falls man who was fired upon by several police officers during a warrant service on Monday. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) identified the suspect as...
Update: Suspect hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in Sioux Falls
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police say law enforcement was involved in a shooting Monday evening. Update - Sioux Falls police officers arrived in the area of West 10th and South Garfield Avenue to attempt to carry out an...
South Dakota Health Department warns of potential measles exposure
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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July 6, 2025
An out-of-state traveler visited Hot Springs, South Dakotak, while contagious with measles last month and stopped at two public spaces several times during their stay, according to a news release Thursday from the South Dakota Department of...
South Dakota lawmakers look for ways to deliver on support for ‘essential’ ambulance service
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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July 6, 2025
Back in February, South Dakota lawmakers recognized emergency medical services as an “essential service.” Sort of. “Essential service” typically means the government has to guarantee access to said service by providing or funding it. Most states...
Jackley warns South Dakotans about Texas flood donation scams
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning people to be vigilant about Texas Flood donation scams. The AG says South Dakotans are very generous to people affected by disasters in other states. “What we’re...
One community plays role in spotting what’s coming next for South Dakota
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just as swing states help predict political outcomes, certain towns across the nation act as early warning systems for the economy. One community in KOTA Territory plays a unique role in spotting what’s coming next for...
“We intend to go big” Mayor Salamun details plans to make Rapid City premiere destination for America’s 250th birthday
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City leaders are working to make the city a premier destination for America’s 250th birthday. “We intend to go big next year, we intend to have a lot of visitors,” said Mayor Jason Salamun. The mayor outlined a...
35th Anniversary of the ADA marked in Sioux Falls
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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July 7, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The disability community in Sioux Falls is marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Vicki Stewart is one of those people with a positive personality and who lights up the room when...
Republican South Dakota lawmaker removes ‘white boy summer’ social media post after criticism
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 8, 2025
A South Dakota lawmaker removed a social media post that some fellow lawmakers described as “a direct expression of racism and sexism.” Meanwhile, a legislative leader declined to act on the post and criticized the legislators who complained about...
Longer vehicles face fines if parked in Downtown Rapid City
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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July 7, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Municipal Government reminding owners of large vehicles that parking an downtown could land you a ticket if done so improperly. Vehicles that extend into the traffic lane could face a $25 citation and can be towed at...
Coach Hakari Leads Sioux Falls Thunder FC to First-Ever Playoff Appearance
BVM Sports
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July 7, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Coach John Hakari, the current leader of Dakota Wesleyan University Women's Soccer, led the Sioux Falls Thunder to its first-ever playoff appearance since the club's inception in 2016. Sioux Falls Thunder FC clinched a spot in...
109 year old former Onida area woman now living in Fort Pierre reigns for the 2nd time as South Dakota Centenarian of the Year
DGR News
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July 7, 2025: A 109 year old woman who grew up in Sully County and is now living in Fort Pierre has earned the title of 2025 South Dakota Centenarian of the Year. Born in January of 1916, Baumberger is the current oldest member of the Century...
Be aware of scams in wake of Texas flooding, South Dakota officials warn
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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South Dakota residents should be vigilant for scammers posing as legitimate charity organizations in the wake of the devastating flash floods across central Texas, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned. “Scammers always use tragedies...
Jamie Jo Thompson formally takes control of Rapid City Schools
SDPB Radio - South Dakota
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July 7, 2025
Jami Jo Thompson has been formally introduced as the new superintendent or the Rapid City Area School district. She said the district is right on the cusp of major change for the better. “I believe that RCAS is on the precipice of doing some...
‘This is our home’: Ukrainians settled in South Dakota fear they’ll be forced to leave
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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By Makenzie HuberSouth Dakota Searchlight WATERTOWN — It’s a simple life that seemed impossible two years ago. Now it could be in jeopardy. In the South Dakota home of displaced Ukrainians Ilona and Valerii Biliaze, sun shines through gauzy...
High winds, hail possible in Sioux Falls as storms pass Monday
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Strong winds and hail are possible in the Sioux Falls area through the evening of July 7, according to National Weather Service forecasts. While parts of central and eastern Sioux Falls are at a higher risk of facing severe storms, forecasts...
An decent winter wheat crop expected in central South Dakota
Brownfield Ag News
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News An decent winter wheat crop expected in central South Dakota July 7, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Crops, News, South Dakota The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says winter wheat harvest is still about 10...
Police: Man charged with murder after assault in Sioux Falls apartment
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Police say a man has been charged with second-degree murder after another man, who was found injured in an apartment July 3, died of his injuries during the weekend. Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Aaron Benson said officers were called to...
StoryCorps in Sioux Falls through Aug. 7; Wants your help
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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July 7, 2025
A national group wanting to record your story is now in South Dakota. StoryCorps is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Organizers say the stories...