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High school journalism removed from South Dakota's Opportunity Scholarship
High school journalism courses no longer count toward South Dakota's general merit-based scholarship, though schools can seek a waiver, and teachers in the state haven't been told why. "There was never any knowledge of this being an issue, and the school district didn't know about it either, as far as...
South Dakota Announces New Clear Bag Policy
VERMILLION, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota athletics has announced a new clear bag policy for all athletic events inside the Dakota Dome and the Sanford Coyote Sports Center beginning on Aug. 1. The policy has been put into place to ensure a safe and enjoyable game experience for all by modernizing security practices.
Fagerhaug Earns Right to Represent SD at NHSFR
At this year’s South Dakota High School Rodeo state finals, held June 13-15 at Fort Pierre, a new group of champions earned the right to represent South Dakota later this month at the national finals.The top 15 contestants from each event had one last chance to earn their spot on the team going to the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The top four overall point…
Dakotafest Woman Farmer-Rancher of the Year nominees named
Five South Dakota farm and ranch women have been named finalists for the Dakotafest Woman Farmer-Rancher of the Year Award. They are Stacy Watembach of Alexandria, Sara Easton of Parkston, Kendra Olson of White Lake, Erin Yost of Wessington Springs, and Barbara Powell of Platte. These five women will be recognized during the awards ceremony as part of the Women in Ag Event, the morning of Aug. 22, at the Dakotafest grounds in Mitchell.
Jackley calls for changes to presumptive probation
PIERRE S.D. (KELO)– South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a Wagner man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill and has been sentenced for threatening two public officials, according to a news release. Jason Shields, 40, entered guilty pleas Friday in Charles Mix County Circuit Court to one count...
New federal funds earmarked for SD rural water projects
Some rural South Dakotans struggle to get good drinking water but the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded two local communities with grants to help change it. Nearly $13 million in WaterSMART Drought Resiliency grants are slated for projects in Eagle Butte and Day County. The Mni Wašte Water Company, run by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, will receive $2.8 million to pipe water 10 miles northwest of the community to supply 17 existing residences and 20 being constructed.
New Medicaid applicants express frustration with enrollment system
After decades of use, the South Dakota Department of Social Services unveiled a new Medicaid enrollment system. Officials say the system allows for more automation and creates a portal for applicants to log in to. But some who tried using the system have expressed frustration. That includes people like Anna....
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