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South Dakota Supreme Court Issues Decision Upholding Verdict in Child Sexual Abuse Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the office’s prosecution and conviction of a Ft. Pierre man for...
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SDDOT Seeks Public Input for S.D. Highway 115 Corridor Study in Sioux Falls Area
For Release: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 Contact: Katrina Burckhard, Planning Engineer, 605-773-6641 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Metropolitan...
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Draft Explanation Released For Proposed 2026 Initiated Constitutional Amendment to Repeal Property Taxes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 17, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – At the request of the sponsor, an explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property...
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Black Hills Heart and Vascular Institute Opens in Rapid City With First Same-Day Chest Pain & Vascular Clinic in Region
The Institute provides comprehensive care for common heart and vascular conditions with Same-Day Appointments, State-of-the-Art Technology, Concierge-Level Care RAPID CITY, SD, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Patients across...
Pavement Repair Project Scheduled to Begin on Interstate 90 in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 Contact: Spencer Thompson, Project Manager, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, a pavement repair project is scheduled to begin in Sioux Falls from the Interstate 90 and...
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Factors That Define the Best Home Warranty Companies for South Dakota and Vermont Homes
The best home warranty companies address these state-specific needs with transparent plans, 24/7 claims, and reliable contractor networks. SD, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Homeowners across the country are turning to home...
South Dakota Commission on Gaming Issues Reminder: Private Possession of Slot Machines is Illegal
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is reminding the public that the private ownership or possession of slot machines is strictly prohibited under South Dakota law. This reminder follows a recent increase in online advertisements offering slot...
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Rapid City Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following Federal Jury Trial
RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Brandon Bishop, age 38, of Rapid City, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following a two-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid...
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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to More than 2 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on...
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Interstate underpass damaged by oversized load – Beulah bridge closed to traffic
SUNDANCE, WY – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting a westbound bridge on I-90 near the town of Beulah Wyoming was hit by an oversized load the evening of October 15, 2025. A low-boy truck and trailer unit carrying a forklift...
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Sioux Falls School District Opens First SmartLab at New Marcella LeBeau Elementary
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Innovative STEM Lab Designed to Transform Learning for Sioux Falls Students SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sioux Falls School District celebrated a major milestone on...
New Book Inspires Readers to Seize the Day and Create a Purposeful Legacy
RAPID CITY, SD, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Harbor Press is thrilled to announce the release of Build Your History and Live It Joyfully, a powerful and encouraging new book by Mary Cates Haase. The book outlines a...
New Christian Speakers Association Opens Membership to Equip Voices for Global Impact
SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While the loudest voices in today’s culture often lack hope and integrity, a new professional association is rising to ensure Christian speakers become the most respected,...
AHA trustees discuss future of rural care at Sanford Rural Health Summit
Members of the AHA Board of Trustees Oct.14 participated in a panel on the future of rural health care during the Sanford Rural Health Summit in Sioux Falls, S.D. Joanne Conroy, M.D., president and CEO of Dartmouth Health and AHA immediate-past...
Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Employee Indicted for Falsifying Investigative Reports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Spearfish woman has been indicted on four felony counts and one...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
Oct. 16, 2025 Final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protecting seniors from investment fraud Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation...
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AHA participates in fourth annual Sanford Rural Health Summit
AHA leaders today participated in Sanford Health's fourth annual Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care in Sioux Falls, S.D. Bill Gassen, Sanford Health president and CEO, and AHA chair-elect designate, discussed the importance of hospital and...
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with several other states, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing about $25.6 million in restitution and an...
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Carr Leads 16-State Coalition in Support of Trump’s Actions Against Cartel Drug Boats
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 16-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s recent actions to combat the dangerous drug cartels that are invading our country. This illegal drug invasion is fueling violent...
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