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With week 7 and ‘crossover’ day behind us, we’re on the home stretch of the 2026 legislative session. In the final two weeks, we will take up the bills that have already passed the Senate, one-time appropriations, and the budget. The biggest issue still on the table is property tax relief.

On Crossover Day, the House of Representatives passed, a bill to “establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students”.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Besides 120 acres of prime downtown real estate, Sioux Falls city leaders got something that has sometimes been elusive over the history of the Smithfield pork plant: An assurance that it's not leaving.

K-2nd: Paetyn Bender I am proud to nominate Paetyn Bender for Student of the Month! Paetyn is always on time and ready to begin her day with a positive attitude. She listens carefully during lessons and follows directions the first time they are given.

Great things are happening here at Andes Central Schools. All students helped celebrate National School Choice Week by doing various activities, such as filling out “Why I Love My School” cards, videoing themselves talking about why they love Andes Central, and posing for pictures with backdrops.

Health care professionals enter every patient encounter with the goal of helping individuals heal, yet many don’t realize how often past adversity shapes the way a person experiences care.

PIERRE, S.D. – The fate of a bill tied to one of the most contentious subjects in the South Dakota Legislature this year – data centers – ended up in the hands of a senator that couldn't be located.

Hard to believe there are only two weeks left in the 101st Session and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride.