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Native American Board reports

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Native American Education Committee at Timber Lake School reelected Jeff Mowrer as president and seated Kristi Brown Otter as returning committee member at their reorganization meeting on January 14.

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Local students earn honors at Northern State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Northern State University has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of students for the Fall 2025 semester by naming them to the President’s List, Dean’s List or Academic Recognition List.The President’s List honors fulltime undergraduate students who have achieved a perfect 4.

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Time running out on $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Mobridge

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge and a $500,000 prize sold in Sioux Falls are still waiting to be claimed - and the people holding those winning tickets have about one month left to cash in.The South Dakota Lottery says the $2 million ticket was sold Aug.
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Dewey County Commission re-elects Berndt, Keckler

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Bob Berndt was re-elected chairman and Bob Keckler vice-chairman at the annual reorganization meeting of the Dewey County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 6.Besides giving final approval to a $1.00 per hour pay increase for county employees, the board made appointments and designations for 2026.

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Hot topics aplenty in 2026 legislative session

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News WatchWith a slate of hot-button policy issues on the table and limited funding to work with, state Sen. Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre said it is difficult to predict how the 2026 legislative session will play out in the Capitol this year.
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