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Kimberlee Browne watches as metal is sheared off the top of a metal block at Lake Area...

From prison to a payroll: Program trains inmates as machinists

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Makenzie Huber
Over 40% of South Dakota prisoners return after release. Officials hope free higher education will help.

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The damage seen at Pronto Express Cenex on US-75.

Vehicle crashes into building on Hwy 75 in Sioux City

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KTIV Staff
Major damage can be seen at a building on U.S. Highway 75 in Sioux City.

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Lake Area Technical College has experienced growth this semester.

Lake Area Technical College welcomes growing student body

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Enrollment at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown increased nearly 3% this spring semester compared to last year, putting it on pace to surpass the school’s 2021-22 school year enrollment.

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Sioux Falls police reminded the community Monday about the risks involved with buying and...

Police: Be careful when making exchanges through Facebook, other online marketplaces

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Following reports of two exchanges gone wrong, Sioux Falls police reminded the community Monday about the risks involved with buying and selling items online.

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Startup Sioux Falls reaches capital campaign goal

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The funds went towards organization’s relocation to Downtown Sioux Falls.

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Names released in fatal Lincoln County crash

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A Sioux Falls woman has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Tea.

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Lawmaker seeks $5 million to expand adult day centers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Makenzie Huber
South Dakota had 30 state-registered adult day centers scattered across the state at one point. Now, there are only three left: one in Rapid City, one in Aberdeen and one in Sioux Falls.

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Luke Bryan coming to Sioux Falls

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Luke Bryan announced Monday that The Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls will be among the stops for his “Country on Tour” 2023 tour.

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Amendment permits 'able-bodied' work requirement for Medicaid

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Todd Epp
An “able-bodied” requirement for Medicaid recipients was approved Monday morning.

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TEDx Sioux Falls event takes place in May

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Erik Thorstenson
Wendy Mamer, the TEDx local organizer, talked about an upcoming event, and how potential speakers can get registered.
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Sioux Falls student chosen to sing in Carnegie Hall choir

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
For one Lincoln High Senior, the opportunity of a lifetime awaits her.

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Dangerously cold temps linger in South Dakota

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Aaron Doudna
Feels-like temperatures could get close to -30° for some of us, so bundle up this morning!

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Matters of the State: Senator suspended; Medicaid expansion changes?

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
On this week’s Matters of the State, we take a closer look at the South Dakota Senate’s decision to suspend Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller, strip her voting rights, and open an investigation into her conduct.

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Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle coming to a close

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
If you haven’t quite had your fill of burgers this month, you better hurry up because the Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is in the home stretch.

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Custom ‘Sturgis’ bike built by Mitchell Tech sold at Las Vegas auction

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:32 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Mitchell Tech College students see their work go for $25,000 at prestigious auction.

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Senator Frye-Mueller responds to sudden suspension

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Wednesday, Frye-Mueller, who represents district 30 in the state senate, was pulled from her committee assignment after an exchange with a female legislative staff member.

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Sanaa Abouresk reacts to prestigious culinary award nomination

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:05 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Both Sanaa Abouresk from Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls and Joseph Raney from Skogen Kitchen in Custer are listed in the Best Chef category for the Midwest region.

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District 2 lawmakers meet with constituents

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:51 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Saturday, the Brandon Valley Chamber of Commerce held a legislative coffee with two representatives and a senator from district 2.

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Lincoln County Baptist Church makes bags for the homeless

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Saturday, about ten people filled bags with much needed items for the homeless in Sioux Falls at Lincoln Baptist Church.

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South Dakota state lawmakers spend nearly $32k on December Hawaii trip

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Austin Goss
12 South Dakota state lawmakers took a trip to Hawaii in December 2022. A controversy was born out of that trip because of the attendance of outgoing state lawmakers Reps. Spencer Gosch (R-Glenham) and Jamie Smith (D-Sioux Falls).

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SD Highway Patrol reports semi rollover on I-90

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:55 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
A Facebook post from the South Dakota Highway Patrol on Saturday reported that weather conditions caused a semi to roll over on I-90 at mile marker 131 heading eastbound.

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Storm Lake woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash Friday

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:55 AM CST
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By Mark Haggar
Accident occurred around 6:30 Friday evening

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No one injured after overnight hit-and-run involving Vermillion Safe Ride bus

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:55 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
According to a Facebook post from the Vermillion Police Department, a driver struck the city’s Safe Ride bus and drove off.

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How to drive safely on the interstate in the winter months

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
We can’t control the weather, we can only prepare for it. Winter weather has a huge impact on driving conditions, and the Department of Public Safety has a few tips help you travel safely on highways.

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Agriculture industry generates billions for South Dakota

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:46 PM CST
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By Cyle Clark
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council says the key to sustainability is social responsibility, economic viability, and environmental stewardship.

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New MMIP liaison desires collaboration

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The revelation of 26 people reported missing in South Dakota since January first is raising questions across the nation. Of the 134 people listed as missing on the Attorney General’s website, 80 are Native American.

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Pours at 4:00, Woodgrain Brewing

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
It’s often referred to as the old corner beer bar on Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls and at Woodgrain Brewing, customers will find an ever-evolving lineup with as many as 18 beers on tap. In this month’s Pours at 4:00, the brewery’s owners highlight what they’re brewing up and the direction of their business.

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Murder Mystery event at the Pettigrew Home and Museum

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:45 PM CST
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By Elle Dickau
It’s a nice day for a DEAD Wedding at the Pettigrew Home and Museum. The annual Murder Mystery event is taking place this weekend and next.

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Nearly 200 South Dakotans become American citizens in naturalization ceremony

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
198 individuals from 53 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls Friday.

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Senate leadership picks nine for “Committee on Discipline and Expulsion”

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM CST
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By Austin Goss
Nine South Dakota state senators will be a part of the “Committee on Discipline and Expulsion” next week, which is tasked with considering whether or not Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller (R-Rapid City) should be removed from the body.

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Aberdeen Yogathon raises funds for DTOM Veterans Ranch

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Sarah Parkin
The eighth annual Yogathon takes place in Aberdeen this weekend, and it will benefit local veterans.

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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Dakota Dunes, extending quarantine

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:01 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
An infestation of the emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, leading Union County to join Minnehaha, Lincoln, and Turner Counties in plant pest quarantine.

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SF Jazz and Blues Society dissolving after 35 years of bringing music to the community

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The endowment funds to build on Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society’s impactful work to reach, teach, and inspire the next generation with music education.

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SD leaders ask Biden to approve major disaster declaration requests from tribes

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:49 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Sens. Mike Rounds and John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson expressed support for major disaster declaration requests from the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

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Senate moves forward with child witness protections bill

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
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By Amancai Biraben
Child witnesses have the right to a safe courtroom, South Dakota state legislators agreed during an initial bill hearing on Thursday.

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Avera Medical Minute: How to overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:02 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
When the days are shorter in the winter months, it can trigger depression in some people.

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Annual Gift of Hope concert takes place February 11

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST
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By Erik Thorstenson
The annual benefit for the Lourdes Center, the Gift of Hope Concert, will take place on February 11th in Sioux Falls. Sammie Scholfield, and Emily Leedom joined Dakota News Now to talk about it.

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RESGEN Men’s Summit takes place next week

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
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By Erik Thorstenson
Tom Henderson, the founder of the Restoration Generation, joined Dakota News Now on Thursday’s morning to talk about the RESGEN Men’s Summit.

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DCI: Shots fired by Sioux Falls officer were justified

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:22 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Authorities investigated the incident that took place on Dec. 20, 2022.

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SD House committee passes grocery tax cut bill

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:27 AM CST
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By Austin Goss
Its the first step for the tax cut bill, which was championed by Governor Kristi Noem during her re-election campaign last year.

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More snow to the south & a cold weekend ahead in South Dakota

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:21 AM CST
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By Aaron Doudna
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon for parts of northeastern South Dakota for strong wind gusts causing blowing snow.

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Since January first, 26 South Dakotans have been reported missing

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
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By Beth Warden
Since the beginning of this month, 26 South Dakotans have been reported missing. In a smaller populated State like South Dakota, it can be alarming to see the list of those missing continue to grow. The attorney General’s office has made changes to better share information with the public in hopes of bringing the lost safely home.

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Parents call for policy changes at the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
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By Sarah Parkin
Parents and teachers are concerned about the policies at the SDSBVI put in place by the most recent administration.

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Lakes Area News: University of Okoboji Winter Games take place this weekend

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By KUOO Radio
While everyone will be out and about celebrating Winter Games Weekend, authorities remind everyone to play it safe.

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Delta Dental Mobile Program provides dental care to children in need

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
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By Elle Dickau
For many families in South Dakota, dental care is a care they cannot afford. The Delta Dental mobile program travels the state, to put healthy smiles on children’s faces.

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Sioux County, IA sheriff wants to hire first mental health deputy

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Matt Hoffmann
The deputy would be a first in Northwest Iowa.

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New Secretary of Education lays out priorities for department

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Cooper Seamer
South Dakota’s newest Secretary of Education has been on the job for a few weeks, starting as the 2023 legislative session kicked off in Pierre.

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Rebuking Lieutenant Governor, State Senate makes unprecedented move to suspend member

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
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By Austin Goss
State senators chose to override Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and indefinitely suspend Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller (R-Rapid City) because of alleged conduct towards a legislative staffer.

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Musician of the Month: Rylee Chavez

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
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By Sam Wright
Rylee Chavez is our January Musician of the Month and says his main reason for playing music is for meditative purposes.

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Sen. John Thune says South Dakota agriculture must be a priority in 2023 farm bill

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM CST
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By Dean Welte
The senator says the last few years have revealed vulnerabilities in the nation’s food supply chain
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