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While it hasn’t made its way to South Dakota, it’s important to keep a close eye on developments, as 12 cases have been detected so far in Texas and New Mexico.
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In the latest of advertisements this political season, the negative ads have now brought their attention to the mayoral race.
Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists on Wednesday after days of secrecy.
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Garretson is gearing up for Jesse James Days, three days of live music, a parade, food, and so much more coming up on June 19 through 21.
Details>> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/17/small-town-spotlight-jesse-james-days-takes-over-garretson-this-weekend/
In this week's episode, Sam spoke to Rachel Foltz with Call to Freedom. New episodes of Dailogeus with Dakota News Now air every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook Live or on our Livestream.
Full interview>> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/17/dialogues-with-dakota-news-now-call-freedom/
In a release, the Brookings Police Department said that they arrested 48-year-old Joseph Tomaszewski after an extensive investigation into two separate armed robberies that happened five years ago.
Story>> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/18/suspect-2021-armed-robberies-arrested-brookings/
Due to South Dakota experiencing drought conditions, SDSU Extension is stepping in more to offer resources and tools to farmers and producers to help with their operations.
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Fertilizer concerns are in the spotlight now because of the Strait of Hormuz, but farmers who purchase fertilizer say that questions about supply, demand, and price go back several years.
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A 35-year-old with autism, John McHale competes in the Special Olympics, where he won a gold medal at the World Games in Los Angeles. That's why he's this week's "Someone You Should Know".
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/17/someone-you-should-know-going-gold/
Erickson responded to the ad by calling the claims “blatantly false.”
