News

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) will visit the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are membe...
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Prescribed burns scheduled this spring on areas of the Fort Pierre National Grasslands
The U.S. Forest Service will conduct prescribed burns-- as weather conditions allow-- on parts of the Fort Pierre National Grassland this spring. The targeted areas are: Sheriff Dam Recreation Site (J...
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National Weather Service red flag warning or Grassland Fire Danger Index rated "very high" or "extreme" automatically trigger open burn ban in Hughes County
March 26, 2025: The current U.S. Drought Monitor (March 20, 2025) shows the majority of South Dakota is considered to be in the Moderate or Severe Drought categories with areas in the southwest fallin...
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Pierre City Commission and Stanley County School Board to hold elections June 3; No election needed for Pierre School Board
The Pierre City Commission and the Stanley County School Board will each hold an election in June (June 3, 2025). Five candidates have turned in petitions hoping to win one of two spots on the Pierre ...
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National Sports

Gary Danielson sets retirement after 2025 CFB season
Gary Danielson, one of CBS' lead college football analyst, has announced 2025 will be his last season in the booth calling games for the network. Danielson, 73, has been a fixture in the 2:30 CT Saturday time slot, a majority of which covering the SEC before CBS transitioned to the Big 10 a year ago. "I have had t...
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th career goal and had to go right by Scott Arniel and the Winnipeg Jets to celebrate with his Washington Capitals teammates. He didn't let the opportunity go to waste. "He came by the bench and gave me the biggest smirk," Arniel, who was an assistant with...
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Russell Wilson is heading to the New York Giants, AP source says
Russell Wilson has agreed on a one-year contract with the New York Giants, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the signing hasn't been finalized, said Wilson's deal is worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. The Gi...
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NHL Tuesday Scores & Schedule
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Nashville 3 Carolina 1 Final Buffalo 3 Ottawa 2 Final Toronto 7 Philadelphia 2 Final Tampa Bay 6 Pittsburgh 1 Final Vegas 5 Minnesota 1 Final OT Winnipeg 3 Washington 2 Final St. Louis 6 Montreal 1 Final Colorado 5 Detroit 2 Final OT Calgary 4 Seattle 3 Final Los Angeles 3 N-Y Rangers 1 Tod...
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NBA Tuesday Scores & Schedule
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Detroit 122 San Antonio 96 Final Orlando 111 Charlotte 104 Final New York 128 Dallas 113 Final Miami 112 Golden State 86 Final Houston 121 Atlanta 114 Final Memphis 140 Utah 103 Final Cleveland 122 Portland 111 Final Oklahoma City 121 Sacramento 105 Today's games: Washington at Phi...
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Local Sports

2025 CASA Spring Soccer Registration Information
CASA soccer registration deadline is fast approaching! Make sure to get your player registered to play in the upcoming Spring season. Please see the message below for more information! _______________...
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Pierre Competitive and Sideline Cheer tryout dates
Competitive and Sideline cheer tryouts at March 31, April 2, and April 3 afterschool at Riggs. If you have any questions contact Coach Paulson or Coach Sarah. Courtney.hoffpaulson@k12.sd.us sarah.bur...
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Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person wi...
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SD Special Olympics Newsletter
March 25, 2025 State Basketball Volunteer Opportunities! We're still looking for referees, people to help serve lunch, and help with Basketball Skills in Mitchell! If you are interested in volunteerin...
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Farm News

RFA sees level playing field as Trump, GOP pull plug on EVs
The ethanol industry had been expecting sales of gasoline-powered vehicles capable of running on ethanol blended fuels to slow as electric vehicle sales picked up due to Biden Administration tailpipe ...
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USDA Updates Public on Avian Flu Strategy
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update to provide a progress report on USDA's five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and lower egg prices. Less than a month...
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Cattle on Feed Report Called "Bullish"
The U.S. Cattle on Feed Report showed the U.S. beef herd was down two percent from the previous year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capaci...
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USMEF Weekly Audio Report: Progress on Pork Facility Registrations for China
Registrations for more than 750 beef and pork facilities allowing them to export to China expired on Sunday, leaving questions about market access for U.S. red meat processors. U.S. Meat Export Federa...
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