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Rhoden signs "public safety" bills
March 20, 2025: South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed five public safety bills into law, including HB 1230, which heightens penalties for distribution of fentanyl. "I will always prioritize p...
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As lawmakers in South Dakota, other states attempt to change laws regarding citizen ballot initiatives, some voters are pushing back
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Some state lawmakers are engaged in a tug-of-war for power with the people who elected them. In several states, lawmakers want to undo voter-approved ballot initiatives or m...
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Town leaders from Pierre, Wessington Springs reelected to district offices for SD Municipal League
The Pierre city administrator will serve another term as the District 5 Chairperson for the South Dakota Municipal League. Kristi Honeywell was reelected during a meeting this week (March 19, 2025) in...
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Fort Pierre tax revenue sees double digit increase in January 2024 compared to 2023
January 2025 was a strong month for tax collections in Fort Pierre. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says general sales tax collections were double digits higher when compared to January 2023. For ...
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National Sports

NCAAM Tournament Scoreboard & Friday Schedule
NCAA First Round SOUTH at Ball Arena Final Texas A&M 80 Yale 71 Final Michigan 68 UC San Diego 65 at Rupp Arena Final Creighton 89 Louisville 75 Final Auburn 83 Alabama St. 63 MIDWEST at INTRUST Bank Arena Final Houston 78 SIU-Edwardsville 40 Final Gonzaga 89 Georgia 68 at Amica Mutual Pavilion Final Purdue 75 High...
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NHL Thursday Scoreboard
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Colorado 5 Ottawa 1 Final Calgary 5 New Jersey 3 Final Toronto 4 N-Y Rangers 3 Final OT Florida 1 Columbus 0 Final Washington 3 Philadelphia 2 Final OT St. Louis 4 Vancouver 3 Final OT N-Y Islanders 4 Montreal 3 Final Anaheim 4 Nashville 1 Final SO Tampa Bay 3 Dallas 2 Final Los Angeles 3 C...
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NBA Thursday Scoreboard & Schedule
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Charlotte 115 New York 98 Final OT Indiana 105 Brooklyn 99 Final Chicago 128 Sacramento 116 Final Golden State 117 Toronto 114 Final Milwaukee 118 L.A. Lakers 89 Today's games: Orlando at Washington 6 p.m. Charlotte at Oklahoma City 7 p.m. Houston at Miami 7 p.m. New Orleans at Min...
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NCAA Tournament Scores & First Round Schedule
NCAA First Four MIDWEST at UD Arena Final Xavier 86 Texas 80 EAST at UD Arena Final Mount St. Mary's 83 American 72 NCAA First Round SOUTH at Ball Arena Yale vs Texas A&M 6:25 p.m. UC San Diego vs Michigan 9 p.m. at Rupp Arena Creighton vs Louisville 11:15 a.m. Alabama St. vs Auburn 1:50 p.m. MIDWEST at INTRUST Ban...
Mar 20, 2025
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NHL Wednesday Scores & Schedule
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Toronto 2 Colorado 1 Final Minnesota 4 Seattle 0 Today's games: Calgary at New Jersey 6 p.m. Colorado at Ottawa 6 p.m. Florida at Columbus 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington 6 p.m. Toronto at N-Y Rangers 6 p.m. Montreal at N-Y Islanders 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at St. Louis 6:30 p.m. Anaheim at N...
Mar 20, 2025
Local Sports

SD High School Boys State Tournament Scoreboard- Day 1
The Boys State Tournament kicked off earlier today around the state, and we have all the scores from the Quarterfinals for you here: Class AA: (1) SF Lincoln- 55, (8) Spearfish- 33 (4) Mitchell- 50, (...
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SDSU Lady Jack NCAAW Tournament Round 1 Preview
South Dakota State Jackrabbits (29-3, 19-0 Summit) vs. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (25-6, 15-5 Big 12) Storrs, Connecticut; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowgirls -5.5; over/under is 138....
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DRG Media Group Sports Broadcasting Schedule (3/21)
We continue our coverage of Lyman Boy's basketball at the Class B State Tournament today, here is how you can tune-in: Lyman vs. Wall (Consolation Semis): Coverage begins at 11:45 AM with tip-off at 1...
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City Employees Receive Statewide Recognition
Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Golf Course Superintendent Association (SDGCSA) has recognized Pierre Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton and Hillsview Golf Course Superintendent Jordan Steine...
Mar 20, 2025
Farm News

Over $1.6 million raised during tenth annual Give FFA Day
The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that its more than one million members, alumni, and supporters raised more than $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day. The money raised w...
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Proposed Fees on Ocean Carriers Bad for Farmers
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Two-thirds of all agriculture exports by vol...
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Quality report shows strong numbers for U.S. corn crop
The average aggregate quality of U.S. corn samples tested for the U.S. Grains Council's (USGC's) 2024/2025 Corn Export Cargo Quality Report released this week (March 20, 2025) was better than or equal...
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Tariffs Don't Solve Underlying Dairy Challenges
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew discussed the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada and its impact on dairy farmers. He says policymakers are focused on U.S. trade policy withou...
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