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January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Check out this Photo of the Day from Troy Wellman! Thanks, Troy! Send in your Photo of the Day submissions here: https://shorturl.at/550jP
A year ago, we introduced you to the first babies born in 2025 at Sanford Health, born 9 weeks early. Now, they’re thriving.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A year ago, we introduced you to the first babies born in 2025 at Sanford Health, born 9 weeks early. Now, they’re thriving.
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A Spearfish woman has been arraigned on four felony counts and one misdemeanor count of falsifying investigative reports while an employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services’ Child Protective Services.
Former DSS employee arraigned on four felony charges
A Spearfish woman has been arraigned on four felony counts and one misdemeanor count of falsifying investigative reports while an employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services’ Child Protective Services.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
A Spearfish woman has been arraigned on four felony counts and one misdemeanor count of falsifying investigative reports while an employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services’ Child Protective Services.
The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School district recounted their votes from their recent election day where the community voted on whether or not to dissolve the district.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/orr-school-district-recounts-votes-their-election-day/
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January 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School district recounted their votes from their recent election day where the community voted on whether or not to dissolve the district.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/orr-school-district-recounts-votes-their-election-day/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/orr-school-district-recounts-votes-their-election-day/
From gun silencers to data centers, pesticides, voter registration, and more. These bills and others will be reviewed at the South Dakota State legislative session starting next week.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/legislative-session-one-week-away-hot-topics-bills-discussed/
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January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
From gun silencers to data centers, pesticides, voter registration, and more. These bills and others will be reviewed at the South Dakota State legislative session starting next week.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/legislative-session-one-week-away-hot-topics-bills-discussed/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/07/legislative-session-one-week-away-hot-topics-bills-discussed/
Hartford natives Jim and Melody Mielke signed a year-long matching campaign through feeding South Dakota’s 605 meal makers program.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/hartford-couple-match-donations-feeding-sd-program-through-2026/
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January 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Hartford natives Jim and Melody Mielke signed a year-long matching campaign through feeding South Dakota’s 605 meal makers program.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/hartford-couple-match-donations-feeding-sd-program-through-2026/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/hartford-couple-match-donations-feeding-sd-program-through-2026/
Kara Vehar with Siouxland Libraries visited to share new book recommendations for January and highlighted an exciting upcoming event!
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/buzzing-books-siouxland-libraries-shares-january-book-recommendations/
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Kara Vehar with Siouxland Libraries visited to share new book recommendations for January and highlighted an exciting upcoming event!
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/buzzing-books-siouxland-libraries-shares-january-book-recommendations/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/buzzing-books-siouxland-libraries-shares-january-book-recommendations/
A man from Mitchell, SD, was sentenced on January 5, 2026, following a conviction of Production of Child Pornography.
Mitchell man sentenced for producing child pornography
A man from Mitchell, SD, was sentenced on January 5, 2026, following a conviction of Production of Child Pornography.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
A man from Mitchell, SD, was sentenced on January 5, 2026, following a conviction of Production of Child Pornography.
Two suspects arrested in South Dakota for burglarizing and damaging the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been brought back to Iowa.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Two suspects arrested in South Dakota for burglarizing and damaging the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been brought back to Iowa.
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Watertown Regional Airport saw a slight decline in passengers in 2025, compared to the year prior.
Watertown Regional Airport sees slight passenger decrease in 2025
Watertown Regional Airport saw a slight decline in passengers in 2025, compared to the year prior.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Watertown Regional Airport saw a slight decline in passengers in 2025, compared to the year prior.
Sanford Health has announced two new executive leadership transitions within its company.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/sanford-health-announces-new-executive-leadership-appointments/
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Sanford Health has announced two new executive leadership transitions within its company.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/sanford-health-announces-new-executive-leadership-appointments/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/sanford-health-announces-new-executive-leadership-appointments/
In a First Alert Update, the Rock Valley Fire Department has responded to an explosion seven miles west of Rock Valley.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/rock-valley-fd-responds-chemical-explosion-meadowvale-dairy/
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January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In a First Alert Update, the Rock Valley Fire Department has responded to an explosion seven miles west of Rock Valley.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/rock-valley-fd-responds-chemical-explosion-meadowvale-dairy/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/rock-valley-fd-responds-chemical-explosion-meadowvale-dairy/
The City of Sioux Falls maintenance crews are beginning work near the Big Sioux River Recreation Trail.
Crews begin clearing end-of-life trees near Big Sioux River Recreation Trail
The City of Sioux Falls maintenance crews are beginning work near the Big Sioux River Recreation Trail.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The City of Sioux Falls maintenance crews are beginning work near the Big Sioux River Recreation Trail.
District 15, which represents downtown and north-central Sioux Falls, has announced a new candidate for the 2026 legislative session.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/district-15-democratic-legislators-announce-new-candidate/
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January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
District 15, which represents downtown and north-central Sioux Falls, has announced a new candidate for the 2026 legislative session.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/district-15-democratic-legislators-announce-new-candidate/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/district-15-democratic-legislators-announce-new-candidate/
Personnel from Sioux City were sent north to Sioux County, Iowa, for a hazmat spill Tuesday morning.
Hazmat crew sent to dairy farm in rural Rock Valley, IA area
SCFR’s personnel were needed because they possess the equipment necessary to safely respond to this spill.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Personnel from Sioux City were sent north to Sioux County, Iowa, for a hazmat spill Tuesday morning.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will introduce new legislation in the 2026 Legislature that would allow law enforcement to seize digital cryptocurrency accounts as part of criminal investigations.
AG Jackley to propose legislation to strengthen digital Cryptocurrency investigations
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will introduce new legislation in the 2026 Legislature that would allow law enforcement to seize digital cryptocurrency accounts as part of criminal investigations.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will introduce new legislation in the 2026 Legislature that would allow law enforcement to seize digital cryptocurrency accounts as part of criminal investigations.
The new year is the perfect time to start an important routine: eating breakfast! Hy-Vee registered dietitian Alyssa Burnison shared some tips to make sure you start your day with a breakfast that is packed with nutrients.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The new year is the perfect time to start an important routine: eating breakfast! Hy-Vee registered dietitian Alyssa Burnison shared some tips to make sure you start your day with a breakfast that is packed with nutrients.
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The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will open its annual “Augustana High School Invitational” on Thursday, January 15.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University will open its annual “Augustana High School Invitational” on Thursday, January 15.
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🚔LIVE @ 10:30 a.m: City Officials discuss the city's mentoring initiative.
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Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🚔LIVE @ 10:30 a.m: City Officials discuss the city's mentoring initiative.
Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ
Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ
Multiple crews responded to a fire at Prairie Aquatech outside of Volga, SD, early Monday.
Crews respond to dryer/oven fire at Prairie Aquatech
Multiple crews responded to a fire at Prairie Aquatech outside of Volga, SD, early Monday.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Multiple crews responded to a fire at Prairie Aquatech outside of Volga, SD, early Monday.
Springfield man dead following single-vehicle crash in Chancellor, SD
Springfield man dead following single-vehicle crash in Chancellor, SD
A man from Springfield, SD, has died from his injuries after a crash in Chancellor, SD, on December 22.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Springfield man dead following single-vehicle crash in Chancellor, SD
Missing Pukwana man found dead⬇
Missing Pukwana man found dead
A Pukwana man who was reported missing early Saturday, January 3, has been found dead.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Missing Pukwana man found dead⬇
LIVE @ 7:30 AM: Jason and Hannah discuss the latest news and weather updates to know before you head out the door.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
LIVE @ 7:30 AM: Jason and Hannah discuss the latest news and weather updates to know before you head out the door.
Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ
Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ
Dagny Soto sent in this moody Photo of the Day! Thanks, Dagny! Send in your Photo of the Day submissions here: https://shorturl.at/550jP
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Dagny Soto sent in this moody Photo of the Day! Thanks, Dagny! Send in your Photo of the Day submissions here: https://shorturl.at/550jP
In this Medical Minute: It’s been a long road of ups and downs for one Avera patient after sustaining a TBI over 30 years ago.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/avera-medical-minute-aquatic-therapy-regain-strength-manage-pain/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/avera-medical-minute-aquatic-therapy-regain-strength-manage-pain/
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM
In this Medical Minute: It’s been a long road of ups and downs for one Avera patient after sustaining a TBI over 30 years ago.
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/avera-medical-minute-aquatic-therapy-regain-strength-manage-pain/
Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/06/avera-medical-minute-aquatic-therapy-regain-strength-manage-pain/