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SD scores above neighboring states, national average on ACT

Makenzie Huber

Friday, October 25, 2024

South Dakota students’ average ACT score in 2024 was unchanged from last year — a low point in ACT scores over the past five years. But it remains higher than the national average.The national nonprofit that administers the college readiness exam released results from the class of 2024 this fall.

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Minimum wage in South Dakota will increase to $11.50

Anna Vollers

Friday, October 25, 2024

The minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota will increase from $11.20 per hour to $11.50 per hour on Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Labor and Regulation.The minimum wage in the state is adjusted annually based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the...

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CLARIFICATION & CORRECTION

News Staff

Friday, October 25, 2024

In the story published Oct. 21 titled ‘Discussions continue with input from local churches regarding athletic time conflicts with religious activities’ there were two misattributions which incorrectly listed DeKraai as the speaker when in fact it was Clark Audiss.Here are the corrected lines:...

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Friday, October 25, 2024

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Friday, October 25, 2024

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Lawmakers approve $10 million of outdoor recreation fee increases

Joshua Haiar

Friday, October 25, 2024

Lawmakers unanimously approved nearly $10 million worth of annual fee increases Tuesday in Pierre for outdoor recreation such as hunting and state park visitation, with a goal of bolstering conservation efforts and accomplishing delayed park projects.The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review...

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Crop progress and condition report for the northern plains region

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, October 25, 2024

In the most recent report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Region, nearly a full week was suitable for field work for the week ending Oct. 13.

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Commissioners discuss financial implications of wind turbines

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, October 25, 2024

As the Day County Commissioners meeting took place Oct. 22 a topic which has been discussed repeatedly is the implications of the wind turbines proposed development in Day County.

Throughout the city of Webster road closures and unpaved streets have become common place as a part of the water and sewer infrastructure upgrade. Here, at the intersection of W. 2nd St. and W. 10th Ave. the road remains partially unfinished with the access to the road shut off Oct. 24. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

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Road closures persist across Webster with winter drawing near

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Friday, October 25, 2024

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Ambulance service to receive additional cameras amid security and liability concerns

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, October 25, 2024

During the Oct. 22 Day County Commissioners meeting the need for new cameras due to the lack of security and potential liability was brought to the commissioners attention by Day County Ambulance Service Director Chad Madsen.

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