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Sioux Falls man charged in June 4 shooting near police station
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — A Sioux Falls man has been apprehended more than a week after a shooting near the Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Center sent one man to the hospital. Police spokesman Sam Clemens on Thursday, June 12, announced the arrest of Dustin...
Former South Dakota HC Dawn Plitzuweit Extended at Minnesota
MIX 94.9 - Minnesota
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June 12, 2025
Minnesota Golden Gopher Women's Basketball is continuing its ascent back into the spotlight of Women's College Basketball. After a tough stretch that saw the program not win 20 games in any season from 2019 to 2023, Coach Dawn Plitzuweit was hired...
Sioux Falls Budget Cuts Mean Less Funding for Non-Profits
More 95.5 - South Dakota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls city leaders are tightening the budget, and local non-profits are expected to feel the squeeze. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says property tax reform is a key reason behind the slimmer spending...
Rapid City's He Sapa Otipi community center capital campaign starts
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After years of discussions and development, hopes are to break ground on the He Sapa Otipi community center in 2026. With support from both the Vision Fund and the community, organizers recently launched a capital campaign to...
Rapid City landfill gas collection system gets upgrade
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City landfill’s gas collection system has gotten an upgrade. On Wednesday, June 4, a new gas collection system to burn harmful methane emissions produced from decomposing waste went online. The $2 million candlestick flare...
Governor Reynolds' veto on pipeline bill sparks further division among Iowa Republicans
KGAN - Iowa
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DES Moines, Iowa — There's been a lot of mixed reaction following Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of the carbon capture pipeline bill. Reynolds said the bill goes too far, brings unintended consequences, and would put Iowa’s energy industry at a...
America’s law-and-order problem is Donald Trump
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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June 13, 2025
Yes, America does have a law-and-order problem. It’s the president of the United States. Throughout U.S. history, the best presidents have sparingly sought to use federal forces not to exacerbate tensions but as a last resort to de-escalate...
'No Kings' protests planned in South Dakota for June 14: What to know
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Protests planned for June 14 in more than 1,800 communities across the country – including in South Dakota – will be part of what organizers are calling a "nationwide day of defiance" against President Donald Trump's agenda. The demonstrations...
June 4 shooting suspect arrested by Sioux Falls police
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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A Sioux Falls man has been identified, found and formally charged with the involvement in a non-life-threatening shooting on the morning of June 4. After seven days at large, Sioux Falls resident David “Dusty” Wade Gallegos, Jr., 28, was found at...
Sioux Falls City Council hears claims of illegal marijuana sales
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–There’s a new concern growing in the medical marijuana industry in South Dakota. Producers this week took their concerns and allegations to the Sioux Falls City Council. There are claims that some smoke shops across...
The Military as Missionaries
The Gospel Coalition
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June 13, 2025
The following is an uncorrected transcript generated by a transcription service. Before quoting in print, please check the corresponding audio for accuracy. Hunter Beless So my name is Hunter Beless. I am so glad to get to be with you guys today....
What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
The boards that oversee South Dakota's 10 public colleges are drafting policies in accordance with a new state law that will allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus. Starting July 1, the four-year and technical institutions will no...
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City promotes human dignity, strengthens families through professional development
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -On this week’s KOTA Cares highlights “Catholic Social Services of Rapid City”, a non-profit promoting individual human dignity and strengthening families through social services for all faiths in Western South Dakota....
Nine South Dakota students nominated by Rounds starting at U.S. Service Academies this fall
KSDN - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON,D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced that nine South Dakota students he nominated to the four U.S. Service Academies have accepted their offers to join the class of 2029 at their respective academies. Rounds...
Senator tackled and handcuffed by Trump FBI for asking a question: Widespread reaction is furious
NJ.com - New Jersey
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June 12, 2025
Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California was forcefully removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday and handcuffed by officers as he tried to speak up about immigration raids that have...
Rapid City mayor and council members could see annual salaries increase in future
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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June 12, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City mayor and council members could get a pay bump in the future. On Wednesday, the city’s Legal and Finance Committee discussed a resolution establishing new wage rates. A city council member’s compensation...
Senator Alex Padilla forcibly detained during Sec. Noem press conference
KSBW 8 - California
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June 12, 2025
A United States senator was forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles after he tried to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she spoke.Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) spoke up during a press conference called by Noem,...
Politically tied loan request awaits state panel’s decision
KELO - South Dakota
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June 11, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls-based business that has significant political connections to the highest levels of South Dakota state government is seeking a $1.2 million low-interest loan from the state Board of Economic Development. The...
Senator Alex Padilla forcibly detained during Sec. Noem press conference
KSBW 8 - California
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June 12, 2025
A United States senator was forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles after he tried to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she spoke.Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) spoke up during a press conference called by Noem,...
South Dakota inmate mortality highest in years as state announces latest offender death
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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The latest inmate to die marks a somber figure for South Dakota's death toll within state prisons. The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced June 11 that Nicholas Skorka, a 42-year-old inmate held in the South Dakota State Penitentiary...