Local News
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Opposition to a proposal to build a state men’s prison in Mitchell is growing. A second major city leader who previously backed the idea is now coming out against the project. -
The Sioux Falls Police Department is relaunching its co-responder model program for the summer. It’s partnership with Southeast Behavioral Health that’s part of a larger city effort to address mental health issues. -
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has confirmed the emerald ash borer has spread to Milbank. -
Black Hills National Forest officials have published the 2025 Moon Walk schedule. The moon walks combine nighttime hiking with educational insights about the Black Hills National Forest.
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Same passion, different jerseys. Sisters Rylee and Syenna Halverson both crush it as catchers—on different teams! Rylee reps Dell Rapids, while Syenna holds it down at Tri-Valley. -
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The Trojans came into this season with extra motivation to get it done. They entered the state tournament as the No. 1 seed. After beating Vermillion in the quarterfinals and sneaking past Dell Rapids in the semi’s, West Central once again found themselves in the state championship game – only this time against Tri-Valley. -
Avon is at the ‘B’ girls state softball tournament for the first time this season. And while the ride of this season was special for the Lady Pirates team, there was a void in the bleachers behind the backstop that has made it challenging for members on the team.
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SDPB Press
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SDPB has received many questions from listeners and viewers about potential cuts to public media’s federal funding and how they might impact SDPB. -
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