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South Dakota Board of Education Standards approves showing of prenatal development videos in public schools
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards unanimously recommended two videos detailing human development from conception to birth during a meeting this week (June 22, 2026). The requirement comes ...
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New throwable life rings added at Mickelson Pond and the Griffin Park Swim Beach in Pierre
The City of Pierre has installed throwable life rings at Mickelson Pond and the Griffin Park Swim Beach. City Commissioner Robin Lerseth says the life rings will improve water safety in areas frequent...
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Rounds, Office of the Inspector General requesting first-hand accounts of poor mail service in South Dakota
South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are asking state residents to submit comments detailing the issues they are having with poor service from the United...
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Pierre woman has through Thursday to get enough votes to send her to semifinals of Johnny Depp's The People's Artist competition
A woman from Pierre has made it to the quarter finals of a national art competition and she's hoping anyone who hears her story will vote daily between now and Thursday (June 25, 2026) to get her into...
Jun 23, 2026
National Sports
NBA Draft Round One Board
The NBA held the first round of its draft last night, and not many people were shocked to hear the first name called. AJ Dybantsa out of BYU was touted throughout most of the college season as the likely number one pick. Last night, the Washington Wizards made that reality. It was not a shoe in like it was for Victor W...
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MLB Tuesday Scores & Wednesday schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Seattle 3 Pittsburgh 2 Final Miami 6 Texas 4 Final L.A. Dodgers 12 Minnesota 3 Final Boston 5 Colorado 2 Final San Francisco 3 Athletics 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Houston 9 Toronto 7 Final Kansas City 12 Tampa Bay 5 Final N.Y. Yankees 4 Detroit 3 Final Chicago White Sox 2 Cleveland 1 Final L.A. Ange...
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US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup without their injured star forward, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday for their second straight victory in the expanded 48-team tournament. The U.S. then won Group D when ...
Jun 20, 2026
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North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before the start of the finals. "Hey, buddy,&quo...
Jun 20, 2026
WNBA Friday Scores & Saturday Schedule
WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Toronto 101 Connecticut 97 Final Washington 86 New York 83 Final Minnesota 81 Golden State 75 Today's games: Indiana at Atlanta 12 p.m. Seattle at Phoenix 2 p.m. Chicago at Dallas 7 p.m. ___
Jun 20, 2026
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Local Sports
Pierre Post 8 Legion Varsity splits doubleheader with Renner; Picks up wins in 4 of last 5
It has been a strong stretch of baseball for Post 8 over the past few days. Over the last five games, Post 8 has won four of them including scoring a combined 49 runs in those contests. After a Friday...
Jun 23, 2026
Pierre Swim Team summer season is underway; Here are their most recent meet results
Summer swim is officially underway! Attached are results from the first few events this summer along with pictures of some of the swimmers with their hardware. Over Father's Day Weekend, the Aberdee...
Jun 23, 2026
Pierre Outdoor Pool REOPENED for Monday evening, June 22nd
The Pierre Outdoor Pool reopened at 5:00 p.m. Monday (June 22, 2026) for Swimming Lessons, Water Aerobics, and Water Walking. The pool will then open for its regular Open Swim session beginning at 6:4...
Jun 22, 2026
Pierre Summer Rec changes times for Safety Town graduation on Thursday
June 17, 2026, update: The Pierre Recreation Department has adjusted the times of graduation sessions for Safety Town participants on Thursday (June 18, 2026). The morning session will have graduation...
Jun 17, 2026
Farm News
Agriculture In-depth-- 2026 Red Power Round Up to feature old, new and one-of-a-kind tractors in Huron, SD
June 22, 2026: 2026 Red Power Round Up to feature old, new and one-of-a-kind tractors in Huron, SD Along with seeing displays and hearing presentations celebrating the history of International Harvest...
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H-2A Certifications Up 17 Percent So Far in 2026
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program continues to grow rapidly, with the Labor Department certifying 17 percent more jobs during the first half of fiscal 2026 compared to a year earlier. The...
Jun 23, 2026
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Costs Going Higher in 2027
USDA's latest Commodity Cost and Returns report shows production expenses are expected to climb for every major crop in 2026 as global energy and fertilizer market disruptions continue to ripple throu...
Jun 23, 2026
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Hughes County Weed and Pest meeting being held tomorrow in Pierre
The rural Hughes County Weed and Pest information meeting will be held Wednesday (June 24, 2026) at Richie Z's Brickhouse BBQ in Pierre (401 S. Central Avenue). Doors open at 4:30pm, supper begins at ...
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