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Election signs not allowed in rights of way along state highways
The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights of way. "This time of year, it is common t...
May 16, 2026
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DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes More Than 19,000 Pounds of Unwanted Medications Across Midwest Region
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) joined 4,306 law enforcement agencies across the country in collecting 642,410 pounds of unneeded and expired medications at the 30th National Prescripti...
May 16, 2026
Mobridge-Pollock Freshman Avery Schlomer Wins $10,000 Through South Dakota Safe Driving Program
MOBRIDGE, S.D. - Avery Schlomer, a freshman at Mobridge-Pollock High School, is taking home a big prize after learning safe driving habits through South Dakota's "Lesson Learned SD" program....
May 16, 2026
Larry Rhoden visits Mobridge for Lesson Learned announcement & campaign stop
South Dakota Governor and current gubernatorial candidate Larry Rhoden made a stop in Mobridge on Friday. Rhoden began the day at Mobridge-Pollock High School, where he presented freshman Avery Schlom...
May 15, 2026
National Sports
The PGA Championship final round today could be one for the history books; Here's a look at how we got here and what could unfold on the final day of the second major
For us golf fans, Sunday at a major championship is like Christmas morning. It is different than all other Sundays, there are only four a year and they carry a different type of nervous energy. The air feels thicker, the tension seems more palpable and the desperation for a photo finish down the back-nine to the 72nd h...
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Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year, $25 million deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process. The people spoke to the AP on condit...
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Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
MONTREAL (AP) - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The winner Monday night in Buffalo will face Caro...
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MLB Saturday scoreboard
INTERLEAGUE Final St. Louis 4 Kansas City 2 Final Washington 13 Baltimore 3 Final Miami 10 Tampa Bay 5 Final Cleveland 7 Cincinnati 4 Final Boston 3 Atlanta 2 Final Milwaukee 2 Minnesota 1 Final Chicago White Sox 8 Chicago Cubs 3 Final San Diego 7 Seattle 4 Final N.Y. Mets 6 N.Y. Yankees 3 Final San Francisco 6 Athleti...
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Major League Soccer Saturday scoreboard
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Final Chicago 2 CF Montréal 0 Final Charlotte FC 3 Toronto FC 1 Final tie St Louis City 1 D.C. United 1 Final New England 2 Minnesota 1 Final tie New York City FC 1 New York 1 Final tie Atlanta 1 Orlando City 1 Final tie Columbus 1 Philadelphia 1 Final Sporting Kansas City 2 Austin FC 1 Final...
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Local Sports
Pierre Baseball punches State Tournament ticket for first time since 2023
The Pierre Governors are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2023 after beating Mitchell in games one and two of their best-of-three series. Pierre won a pitching battle in game on...
22h ago
Pierre Track & Field ESD results
Watertown hosted the ESD track and field meet on Saturday afternoon which welcomed Aberdeen Central, Harrisburg, Huron, Brandon Valley, Mitchell, Tea Area and Pierre. The Governor boys finished in 4th...
23h ago
Pierre baseball takes 1-0 series lead in first round of playoffs
The Pierre Governors made a strong statement in their first playoff action of the summer with a 3-1 victory over the Mitchell Kernels in game one of their best of three series Friday night. Coming int...
May 16, 2026
Strong bats, great pitching power Mobridge-Pollock past Winner
MOBRIDGE, S.D. - The Mobridge-Pollock Lady Tigers earned their first home victory of the season Thursday with a 14-10 win over the Winner Warriors. After a back-and-forth first few innings, Mobridge-P...
May 15, 2026
Farm News
U.S. Meat Export Federation Statement on U.S.-China Beef Trade Developments
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 overdue U.S. beef establishments in China's Food Import Food Establishment (CIFER) system. Additi...
May 16, 2026
Agriculture In-depth-- PremisesMapper tool helps farmers and ranchers build biosecurity plans
May 15, 2026: PremisesMapper tool helps farmers and ranchers build biosecurity plans Farmers and ranchers around the United States use a variety of procedures as a way to prevent the spread of infecti...
May 16, 2026
Faulkton Area, Hitchcock-Tulare, Tri-Valley & Wessington Springs FFA Chapters Qualify for Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Championships
FFA members from across the state put their farm safety knowledge to the test competing in the South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl held during the 2026 South Dakota State FFA Convention h...
May 16, 2026
Agriculture In-depth-- Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States
May 4, 2026: Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States The size of the U.S. cattle herd is around the lowest it's ever been, but o...
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