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Local nursery patiently waiting for spring to truly start

Local nursery patiently waiting for spring to truly start

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Cordell Wright
Friday is the 11th day of spring, but mother nature didn’t get the memo as another winter storm moves through the Dakota News Now viewing area, and the weather is impacting local plant nurseries, as well as other green thumbs.

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Reporter Austin Goss shared an update on the conditions in Pierre Friday, including travel...

Winter weather conditions blitz Pierre area

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Austin Goss
Reporter Austin Goss shared an update on the conditions in Pierre Friday, including travel recommendations for the region.

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Even before Friday’s blizzard, Aberdeen has seen a record amount of snowfall in March.

Aberdeen facing record snowfall for the month of March

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Parkin
Even before Friday’s blizzard, Aberdeen has seen a record amount of snowfall in March.

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For roughly three years, Rock River Brewing Company has been a gathering place for residents in...

Pours at 4:00, Rock River Brewing Company

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A northwest Iowa brewery specializes in keeping things local and paying it back.

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PBR returns to Premier Center

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Elle Dickau
PBR is riding back into town this weekend at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

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Avera Race Against Cancer approaching quickly, DNN staff continue to train

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Members of the Dakota News Now staff have been training for the Avera Race Against Cancer, which is happening on May 13.

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Mark Ovenden to be inducted into South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Dakota News Now Sports Director Mark Ovenden will be recognized for his over 45 years of sports broadcasting alongside 22 others in September.

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Great Bear holds ‘bonus ski day’

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Great Bear Ski Valley will be open for a bonus day of skiing and snowboarding Saturday before closing for the season.

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DCI investigating death in Pierre

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a 32-year-old man in Pierre that happened on Thursday evening.

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Maher selected as Nebraska commissioner of education

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Dr. Maher is expected to start as commissioner in July.
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Transportation Commission announces BIG recipients

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ezra Garcia
The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 35 preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement Bridge Improvement Grants totaling approximately $39 million at the recent commission meeting held in Pierre.

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UPDATE: Portions of I-90 and I-29 closing

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Due to blizzard-like conditions making travel difficult, portions of Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 will be closed Friday.

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DoorDash activates severe weather protocol in parts of SD & MN

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
This precautionary measure comes as a severe winter storm creates dangerous blizzard conditions, including several inches of snow, ice, and heavy winds.

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41st Street construction project starts in Sioux Falls

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Monday, work on the 41st Street Diverging Diamond Interchange resumes.

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City of Sioux Falls to Host Neighborhood Summit April 14–15

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The two-day event will feature a keynote speaker and workshops to engage and empower residents with community-building tools to share with their neighborhoods.

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Woman wins appeal in death of allegedly abusive boyfriend

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Associated Press
A Maple Grove woman who said she shot and killed her boyfriend because he was abusive could get a new trial after the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled jurors in her trial got an incorrect instruction.

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Heartland Handbells hold final concert of the season on Sunday

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Erik Thorstenson
The Heartland Handbells hold their final concert of the season on Sunday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Four members of the group joined Dakota News Now on Friday morning.

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Winter Weather & Blizzard Warnings in effect in South Dakota

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Aaron Doudna
The heaviest snowfall amounts look to be across parts of northern and central South Dakota, where we could see a foot or more of snow.

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Update: Missing teen found safe

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old on girl.

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DOC faces class action lawsuit for withholding prescriptions

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:56 PM CDT
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By Beth Warden
A new class action lawsuit is pointing to a 2012 court order that was written to ensure those in prison receive prescriptions. The order also says that anyone who modifies medications have certain credentials.

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Hy-Vee and Feeding SD give away 400 hams

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:34 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Hy-Vee gave out more than 400 hams on Thursday to those in need with the help of Feeding South Dakota.

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Lincoln County hosts meeting to discuss 20-year plan

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Cordell Wright
Lincoln County is continuing to experience growth and urbanization. Every 20 years, county officials develop a plan to account for future development.

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Gov. Noem closes state government offices ahead of winter storm

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Governor Kristi Noem has ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to close on Friday, March 31, due to winter storms that will affect most of South Dakota.

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Mitchell Tech holds 109th student-built home viewing and auction

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:06 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
During Thursday’s event, visitors were able to walk through houses built by MTI students and get information about the potential of purchasing the property.

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Businesses want traffic signals reinstalled at 17th and Cliff

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Cooper Seamer
Businesses around 17th Street and Cliff Avenue are looking for the traffic signals at the intersection to be repaired.

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The Link seeing more patients as weather gets warmer

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
Patients under the influence of drugs are just a portion of the total number of people that come into The Link. Still, the drop in drug seizures contributed to a decline in patients at The Link.

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Avera Medical Minute: Healthy habits for improving overall health

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Avera Family Medicine physician Dr. Ashley VanDyke explains some minor habit changes to refocus on to improve overall health.

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SD environmental projects receive over $90 million

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Board of Water and Natural Resources approved $90,633,087 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, storm water, and solid waste projects in South Dakota.

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Board of Regents approves first reading of minors on campus policy

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Sarah Parkin
After facing criticism for a family-friendly drag show hosted at SDSU last fall, the Board of Regents has introduced a new policy for campus events involving non-student minors.

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Learn a new skill with the Daily Collective

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:51 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new skill, or improve your macrame skills, the Daily Collective is hosting a “Learn How” class next week.

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Whittier Middle School band performs for elementary students

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Thursday, students from Whittier Middle School got to share their talents with kids at Anne Sullivan Elementary School.

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DIY candle pouring at AR Workshop

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
AR Workshop in Sioux Falls offers a variety of DIY classes, and Hannah Kelly shared the newest one with Dakota News Now.

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Avera names regional president, CEO

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Ronald Place, MD, has been named Regional President and CEO of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.

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Regents celebrate tuition freeze

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The South Dakota Board of Regents acknowledged the support received from the South Dakota Legislature during the 2023 legislative session.

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Teach-out agreement made between NSU and Presentation College

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
An agreement between Northern State University and soon-to-close Presentation College was announced Thursday for Presentation students to finish their education in Aberdeen.

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One subject amendment explanation released by AG Jackley

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Thursday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released the final ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment to remove the rule that proposed constitutional amendments can cover only one subject.

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Sunny’s Pizzeria announces return of the ‘Pizza Hunt’

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Kesia Cameron
Sunny’s Pizzeria is bringing back the Pizza Hunt promotion, hiding free pizza coupons around Sioux Falls for the month of April.

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SD spends $11.6 million to update equipment for ambulance services

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By Makenzie Huber
Dozens of ambulance services in rural South Dakota have been operating for years with outdated or broken patient care tools, but that’s beginning to change thanks to an infusion of funding.

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Teen to testify against co-defendant in Iowa teacher’s death

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Associated Press
One of two teenagers charged in the beating death of an Iowa high school teacher will testify against his co-defendant.

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Mitchell hospital changes designation for ‘financial health’

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:22 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell announced its designation has changed to a Critical Access Hospital.

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Snow system rolling through South Dakota on Friday

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
We’re looking at a snow system rolling in Friday and impacting mainly the northern and western parts of the viewing area.

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Preview of the April edition of 605 Magazine

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:48 AM CDT
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By Erik Thorstenson
605 Magazine owner & publisher Alana Snyder joined Dakota News Now on Thursday morning to tell us what’s in the April issue.

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$1 million Powerball ticket purchased in Aberdeen

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A $1 million winning ticket was purchased at Kessler’s in Aberdeen.

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Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:27 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota, and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate from their homes.

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Possible thunderstorms on the horizon in South Dakota

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:15 AM CDT
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By Aaron Doudna
We’ve declared Friday as a First Alert Weather Day and a Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.

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Community Revitalization Collective holds potluck and tool drive

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
An open house potluck and tool drive was held Wednesday evening to bring communities together and help expand a new community tool library.

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SDSU looking to implement electric scooters on campus

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Many college campuses across the country have been making electric scooters available to students through third party organizations. SDSU student government is hoping to be a part of that trend to accommodate for their growing need for transportation options.

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605 Cannabis sues state over inspection report

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Beth Warden
The state of South Dakota is facing a new lawsuit, stemming from an inspection that shut down a portion of a medical marijuana business.

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Southeast Tech holds enrollment event for English language learners

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Wednesday, close to 100 English learner students with the Sioux Falls School District were on campus to learn about careers in health, industrial arts and law enforcement.

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Local veterans reflect on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A number of appreciation ceremonies were held across the country today, including one in Sioux Falls, honoring local Vietnam Veterans.
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