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Republicans Are Even Ramping Up Campaign Spending In Deep-Red South Dakota Now
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Republicans began ramping up spending in South Dakota's Senate race weeks before the election as South Dakotans continued to disapprove of President Donald Trump's economic policies.
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US Communities Face Mental Health Care Gaps
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Reports from South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas highlight gaps in mental health care, including elevated distress or depression, limited provider availability, and barriers such as cost, staffing shortages and waits. Advocates also stress that screening—especially for new mothers—is only a first step; people need clear pathways to affordable, timely follow-up care.
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Dakotas Forecast Showers, Broad Temperature Range
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Forecasts across North and South Dakota call for mostly sunny, mild weather early in the period, followed by cooler conditions and increasing rain chances late in the weekend. Parts of North Dakota and western South Dakota could see rain mixed with snow around Columbus Day.
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Authorities Release Names in Fatal Crashes
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Authorities identified 93-year-old Mohammed Aljadir as the pedestrian killed in a Newark, Delaware, crash and Shirish Desai as the passenger killed in a crash on I-68 near Cheat Lake, West Virginia; both incidents remain under investigation. In South Dakota, Chad Michael Twiss died after his vehicle left the road and rolled near Watertown.
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Americans’ Trust In Health Info From Federal Gov’t Has Declined, New Poll Finds
Ireland Owens · 2 min · 55m
Groups Boost Election Protection Across Three States
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Election groups in Nevada and South Dakota are recruiting and training residents to observe polling places during the Nov. 3 general election, documenting how voting is conducted and potential problems such as intimidation, accessibility barriers, long lines and ballot shortages. Nevada’s nonpartisan network plans statewide coverage, while the ACLU aims to deploy volunteers in three South Dakota cities amid changes to state voting laws.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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South Dakota Extends Guard ICE Deployment Through 2027
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— Oct 5, 2026
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden extended seven National Guard members’ administrative support for ICE through September 2027, with federal funding; officials say the deployment has assisted with 1,013 deportations. The state also announced about $480,000 in added federal support for Highway Patrol officers participating in ICE’s 287(g) program, while corrections officials continue transferring some inmates to ICE custody.
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Golfers earn titles, honors across championships
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Episcopal Collegiate won Arkansas’ 3A boys’ golf title, while Flippin placed 10th; Madison finished 14th at South Dakota’s Class A championship. Stanford won its tournament as Nagore Martinez tied for 14th, and in the Mountain East Conference championship Glenville State took the team title while Wheeling finished second and freshman Cormac Pearson earned Freshman of the Year honors.
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Pheasant Seasons Set to Open in Minnesota, Pennsylvania
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Pheasant seasons are opening across the Upper Midwest and Pennsylvania: Minnesota’s starts Oct. 10, with state reports showing higher bird numbers than last year, while Pennsylvania’s junior hunt begins Oct. 10 and its regular season opens Oct. 24 with expanded hunting dates and about 232,000 pheasants slated for release. South Dakota is also seeing rising interest ahead of its season, reflected in increased small-game license sales as crop harvesting may improve hunting opportunities.
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Absentee Ballot Trends Vary Across Five States
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Absentee voting trends and problems vary widely: Michigan reports ballot returns up 30% from 2022, while Wisconsin absentee-ballot requests are down 18%; Alaska rejected 3.4% of primary absentee ballots, with much higher rejection in some rural areas. Local election officials also addressed a ballot typo that briefly halted voting in South Dakota and confusion in Georgia over third-party ballot applications mistaken for ballots.
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America’s Housing Market Shows Cracks As Foreclosures Rise And Buyers Retreat
America's housing market was showing growing signs of distress as home sales plunged toward decade-old lows, foreclosures climbed and soaring mortgage rates squeezed buyers and homeowners alike.
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Winning lottery numbers announced across five jurisdictions
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— Sep 24, 2026
California, Tennessee, South Dakota and Delaware published lottery results for Sept. 24, 2026. Taiwan also announced its July–August invoice lottery winners, with a NT$10 million special-prize number and additional cash prizes.
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Delaware and South Dakota picking the same date for announcements is probably just a coincidence.
Boise State beats Western Michigan 32-7
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— Sep 24, 2026
Boise State rebounded from its loss to South Dakota with a dominant 32-7 road win over Western Michigan, powered by Dylan Riley’s career-high 138 rushing yards and Maddux Madsen’s three touchdown passes. The matchup was billed as a pivotal contest between Group of Six College Football Playoff contenders, and Boise State improved to 3-1 while Western Michigan fell to 2-2.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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South Dakota Governor: ‘We’re Seeing Elevated Positive Cases’ Because of Increased Coronavirus Testing
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— Oct 14, 2020
Around the country, states are reporting record increases in the number of new COVID-19 cases. North Dakota and South Dakota are seeing the largest outbreak per capita. The Associated Press reports t hat South Dakota…
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South Dakota Governor Weighs in on Efforts to Remove Confederate Statues
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— Jul 4, 2020
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is condemning activists calling for the removal of Confederate statues and other assets. During the Fourth of July Celebration on Mount Rushmore, Noem delivered a message where she…
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South Dakota Governor Vows Schools Will Be Open in the Fall
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— Jul 29, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the country, state and local leaders are debating how and whether to reopen schools in the fall. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) says that schools in her state will be…
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Mexican Border State Pushes False Image of Safety as Cartels Continue to Operate with Impunity
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 4 min · 3h
Ethics Board Claims GOP Governor May Have ‘Engaged in Misconduct’
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— Aug 23, 2022
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is suspected of engaging in misconduct, according to an ethics board. On Tuesday, The Associated Press reported that an ethics board in South Dakota claimed it has sufficient…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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South Dakota House Impeaches Attorney General Over Car Crash
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2022
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has been impeached by the state’s House of Representatives. According to CNN, the House voted 36-31 in favor of impeachment over Ravnsborg’s conduct following a car crash…
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‘Call Me When You’re an American’: Noem Vows Her State Will Not Accept Illegal Immigrants
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— Apr 14, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is adamant her state will not be accepting illegal immigrants. “South Dakota won’t be taking any illegal immigrants that the Biden Administration wants to relocate. My message to…
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George Floyd’s Uncle Calls for Removal of Confederate Flag from South Dakota Police Department Logo
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— Jul 1, 2020
Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, is calling out the Gettysburg Police Department in South Dakota for its logo which contains an emblem of the Confederate flag. During an interview with Minneapolis’ Star Tribune …
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Kristi Noem’s Key Staffer Bolts After Backlash from Transgender Contract
Reporting
— Dec 21, 2022
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has taken decisive action after it came to her attention that state tax dollars were going to gender theory research. Noem has ordered the South Dakota Department of Health to terminate…
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Most conflict comes from judgmental language, not bad people
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South Dakota Declines Boosted Federal Unemployment Aid Included Under Executive Order
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— Aug 16, 2020
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is making it clear her state has managed to stay out of financial trouble amid the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately does not need the extra help from President Donald Trump’s…
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South Dakota Governor on Trump’s Mount Rushmore Event: ‘We Will Not Be Social Distancing’
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— Jun 30, 2020
Social distancing will not be enforced at President Donald Trump’s Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore. In an interview on Fox News on Monday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said officials would not be…
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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Enters GOP Primary for Full Term
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— Nov 18, 2025
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden officially announced Tuesday that he is running for a full term in next June’s Republican primary, seeking to secure the state’s top office after assuming the role in January. According to…
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Gov. Kristi Noem Hits Anti-Gun Banks with Punishing Executive Order: ‘I Won’t Stand for It, Not in South Dakota’
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— Apr 17, 2023
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paused Friday during an impassioned defense of the Second Amendment to prove her commitment was more than just words. During an appearance at the National Rifle Association’s Institute for…
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South Dakota Governor Aims To Block Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports Nationwide
Reporting
— Mar 22, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday urged fellow governors, high-profile athletes and everyday citizens nationwide to join an initiative seeking to bar transgender girls and women from participating in female…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 17h
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