News
Attorney General releases final ballot explanation on Mortenson/Crabtree proposed Constitutional Amendment to repeal expanded Medicaid coverage if federal funding declines
The South Dakota Attorney General's Office has released the final ballot explanation for a Constitutional Amendment proposed by the State Legislature that would repeal expanded Medicaid coverage if fe...
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Walworth County Commissioners approve voting centers
The Walworth County Commissioners passed a motion at their May 20th meeting to create "voting centers" in Mobridge, Selby, and Akaska after hearing from Walworth County Auditor Kim Dills reg...
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SkyWest/United Express providing additional flights for central South Dakota during hunting season
Just like last year, SkyWest, flying as United Express, will be providing additional flight times at the Pierre Regional Airport during this Fall's pheasant hunting season. Pierre City Commissioner Ja...
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Avel eCare Highlights Virtual Health as a Long Term Workforce Strategy for Rural Health Transformation
SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2026 / As healthcare organizations across the country continue facing workforce shortages, provider burnout, financial pressure, and increasing challenges r...
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National Sports
Aaron Rodgers says he is retiring after this season, after recently signing a 1-year
"This is it", says Aaron Rodgers, who just signed a shocking 1-year $25 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers just a few days ago. Just a few minutes ago, Aaron Rodgers told media that this will be his final season in the NFL. "Yes, this is it", said the quarterback who will be officially (and y...
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NBA saw history Tuesday night as Knicks storm back from 22-point deficit in 4th quarter to beat Cavaliers in OT
In game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, it looked like the Cavaliers might be on their way to a road win and a 1-0 lead in the series. However, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks had other plans, plans to orchestrate the largest comeback in NBA Postseason history. It looked like the Knicks had simply run out o...
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MLB Tuesday Scoreboard & Wednesday schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Texas 10 Colorado 0 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Cleveland 4 Detroit 3 Final Tampa Bay 4 Baltimore 1 Final Houston 2 Minnesota 1 Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Toronto 4 Final Boston 7 Kansas City 1 Final Chicago White Sox 2 Seattle 1 Final Athletics 14 L.A. Angels 6 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Atlanta 8 Miami 4 Fin...
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Meanwhile, Wembanyama was doing whatever he wanted - dunking over trios of defenders, flexing at times, finishing the half with 14 points and 10 rebounds, looking perfectly comfortable in his debut on this stage. And the Spurs' lead was only seven at the break, 51-44. Gilgeous-Alexander got a couple shots to fall in the third, and the Thunder even briefly reclaimed the lead. But the Spurs were unfazed and the margin was still seven. San Antonio was ahead 80-73 going into the fourth.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals Monday night. Wembanyama sealed it with a pair...
May 19, 2026
Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems
RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) - It's no stretch to say that in the the battle of wills, visions and, yes, national titles being waged across the college-sports landscape, the Big Ten has taken the lead. Leaders in the conference currently holding the football, men's and women's basketball titles opened their annual...
May 19, 2026
Local Sports
Mobridge-Pollock closes out their final home game of the season with a hard-fought 10-7 loss to the Milbank
MOBRIDGE, S.D. - The Mobridge-Pollock Lady Tigers closed out their final home game of the season with a hard-fought 10-7 loss to the Milbank Bulldogs. Despite a late push from the Lady Tigers, Milbank...
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Pierre's Spencer Sarringar named to SD High School Baseball Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The South Dakota High School Baseball Association (SDHSBA) is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year's class includes six former players, two umpires, and one contributor-each add...
May 19, 2026
Elite Football Camp hosted by Lincoln Kienholz comes to Hollister Field Wednesday
Lincoln Kienholz has made headlines over the past couple of weeks with his transfer from Ohio State to Louisville to take over the starting role for the Cardinals in the upcoming 2026 season. This wee...
May 18, 2026
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...
May 17, 2026
Farm News
Agriculture In-depth-- May Beef Month is more than recipes and grilling for South Dakota Beef Industry Council
May 18, 2026: May Beef Month is more than recipes and grilling for South Dakota Beef Industry Council May is Beef Month, but the South Dakota Beef Industry Council has promotional efforts going on all...
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U.S. Meat Sales Reach Record High as Consumers Prioritize Protein
U.S. retail meat sales climbed to a record $112 billion in 2025 as consumers continued prioritizing protein and fresh meat purchases despite higher grocery prices, according to the 2026 Power of Meat ...
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Right-to-Repair Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval
May 19, 2026: A federal court has granted preliminary approval to John Deere's proposed $99 million antitrust settlement involving farmer right-to-repair lawsuits. DTN said that clears the way for pro...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
NCGA Analysis Confirms Benefits of Year-Round E15
The National Corn Growers Association has released a new analysis showing year-round E15 sales would provide a net positive benefit for both corn and soybean farmers as legislation advances in the U.S...
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