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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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North Dakota Farm Bureau Plans Statewide Policy Meeting
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Farm Bureau gatherings in Arkansas and Montana recognized local agricultural families and advanced member-backed policy proposals, while North Dakota’s bureau is preparing its annual meeting to set policy and elect leaders. In North Dakota, Democratic challenger Vern Thompson criticized Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring over records showing few calendar-listed farmer meetings; Goehring said his calendar does not capture all his outreach.
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Frontier History Sites Span Idaho, North Dakota
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Museums, historic sites and community events across the American West are bringing regional history to life, from Idaho’s pioneer skills, mining and fur-trade exhibits to a lecture on Old West magicians and North Dakota’s Mandan and military heritage. The programs offer visitors hands-on demonstrations, reconstructed settings and stories spanning Indigenous communities, frontier life and local development.
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VIDEO — North Dakota: Seven Coffins Holding Human Remains Found Near Governor’s Residence
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Gatherings Draw Thousands Across Region
Lifestyle
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Day celebrations across Minnesota and South Dakota drew large crowds, honoring Indigenous culture, history and resilience through community gatherings, parades, concerts and powwows. Events also emphasized reflection on the past and continued recognition of Indigenous communities.
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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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Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America on SNL
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Hosting in January 2024, Dakota Johnson used a 2015 audience photo to call Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America after the camera passed Donald Trump, and the crowd cheered.
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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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South Dakota Deputy Dies After Line-of-Duty Shooting
World
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Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, 26, died Monday after being shot in the line of duty in Sioux Falls on Friday. Suspect Brandon Oetken faces three counts each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault against law enforcement, and officials and community members have paid tribute to Frank.
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Three MLS Matches Expected Across October 14-15
Sports
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A midseason FCS playoff projection identifies South Dakota State and unbeaten Tarleton State as title contenders. Separate listings preview upcoming MLS matchups, including Dallas–Seattle and first-half markets for Los Angeles–Austin and Salt Lake–San Jose.
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Fires Ease, Evacuations Lifted in Michigan, South Dakota
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The 1,645-acre PK Fire in Sheridan County is now 85% contained, and all evacuation notices have been lifted after recent moisture eased conditions. Crews are monitoring containment and allowing portions of the fire to burn out where falling cottonwood trees make direct firefighting unsafe.
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Taylor Swift Surprises Dakota Johnson on SNL
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— Oct 4, 2026
Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during her Oct. 3, 2026 SNL monologue, denying she was Johnson's therapist after being introduced that way.
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Sam Okafor
Taylor Swift popping up to deny being Dakota's therapist made the whole monologue way funnier than expected.
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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Taylor Swift walks on during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue
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— Oct 4, 2026
Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson on her third SNL hosting night, October 3, 2026, correcting the therapist joke and later bringing a birthday cake.
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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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Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North Dakota
Business
— Oct 7, 2026
Amazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.
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Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
US Communities Face Mental Health Care Gaps
Health
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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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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Archaeologists Remove Seven Coffins at North Dakota Governor’s Residence
Science
— Oct 5, 2026
Archaeologists removed seven coffins containing human remains and an unidentified wooden box from grounds near North Dakota’s governor’s residence, the site of Bismarck’s first cemetery. Researchers will catalog the finds through early 2027, with reburial expected at a local cemetery; DNA testing is not planned.
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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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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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Boise State Beats Fresno, Shares Pac-12 Lead
Sports
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Boise State held at No. 23 in the AP poll and debuted at No. 24 in the Coaches Poll after a rivalry win, keeping pace in the conference race. In a separate power-index snapshot, New Mexico and North Dakota State led the Mountain West, with UNLV close behind and most of the league ranked much lower.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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Wyoming visits undefeated North Dakota State in sold-out Fargodome game
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— Oct 2, 2026
Wyoming visits undefeated North Dakota State in a sold-out game at the Fargodome, with kickoff scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time and coverage on The CW. Wyoming receiver Ke’Lyn Washom, sidelined by a concussion, was warming up before the game.
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College Swim Teams Compete Across Weekend Meets
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College swimming and diving teams posted mixed early-season results: St. Cloud State’s men beat UW-La Crosse while its women placed second, Iowa State finished second at the Florida State Invite behind record-setting performances, UNT split two dual meets, and Augustana fell to South Dakota State. Grinnell began its season focused on conditioning, team cohesion and integrating newcomers.
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Golfers earn titles, honors across championships
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
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
Lifestyle
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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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Nebraska rolls up 493 yards in 34-7 win over North Dakota
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— Sep 19, 2026
Nebraska piled up 493 yards and five sacks in a 34-7 win over North Dakota, improving to 3-0.
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Marcus Bell
The five sacks really stood out and kept North Dakota from mounting any real comeback.
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 2h
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