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Augustana University brings back criminal justice major

SIOUX FALLS — Augustana has announced that the university brought back its criminal justice major this fall after nearly 35 years — adding to the list of interdisciplinary academic …

South Dakota to recognize Vietnam veterans

PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming March 29 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.” The …

Pierre man sentenced for assault on law enforcement officers

PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a Pierre man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after earlier being convicted for assaulting and threatening …
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James Robert "JR" Iverson
January 30, 1988 - March 11, 2024
Jean M. Kenison
August 1, 1925 - March 10, 2024
Janice Harkema
March 10th, 1941 - February 29th, 2024
Michael Cullen
January 13, 1954 - February 13, 2024
Mark A. Jewett
November 17, 1963 - February 22, 2024
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Dana Hess writes for South Dakota Searchlight, an online news organization.

After sunny start, Gov. Kristi Noem turns mostly cloudy on open government

On a warm, mid-August afternoon in 2018, a group of newspaper publishers and editors gathered at the meeting room of the South Dakota Newspaper Association in Brookings. They were there to question …

True self care unique to each person

During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto. At one point in the movie, a character who has been gifted supernatural strength confesses that she fears she will …

Rep. Dusty Johnson: Changes to Social Security, Medicare will be needed

SIOUX FALLS — Three changes should be considered to prevent Social Security and Medicare from running out of money, Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said Thursday during a town hall meeting …

U.S. Postal Service's facility proposal cause for concern in South Dakota

Editor's note: This editorial appeared in the Yankton Press & Dakotan on March 11. A proposal by the U.S. Postal Service  that would downgrade the processing and distribution centers at …

Free virtual miniseries coming up on caring for roses in South Dakota

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a free virtual miniseries on raising roses in South Dakota. The "Caring for Roses in South Dakota" webinar series is from 12:30 to …
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When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …
How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’
The Oscars are no longer just a celebration of movies. They’ve also become a fashion show, with fans, designers and the media celebrating and critiquing Hollywood celebrities as they stroll, pause and pose on the red carpet of the annual awards ceremony. …
A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle charger.
How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest” – are non-English language films. …