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South Dakota court suspends law license of former attorney general after fatal accident
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ordered a six-month suspension of former state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg's law license, citing actions he took after a deadly accident with a pedestrian that precipitated his political downfall. Ravnsborg violated...
Fire destroys 105-year-old post office on Standing Rock Reservation
SELFRIDGE, N.D. (AP) — A fire destroyed the 105-year-old post office in Selfridge, North Dakota, early Monday. State and federal authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, KFYR-TV reported. Five trucks, a tanker and multiple volunteers responded to the fire. ...
Vote South Dakota forum aims to shed light on 'complicated' election
South Dakota News Watch (AP) — Trina Lapp, an 18-year-old Milbank native who attends Dakota Wesleyan University, doesn’t view politics or the upcoming election as an afterthought. She’s digging in. “I think it’s important for young people to be involved and learn about the...
Whooping cough forces cancellation of game between Portland State and South Dakota
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Portland State's game against South Dakota on Saturday was canceled because of a whooping cough case, the Vikings announced. “A case of pertussis (whooping cough) got into the Viking team two days ago. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that affects...
6 teenage baseball players who took plea deals in South Dakota rape case sentenced
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Six teenage players from a South Dakota American Legion baseball team who were charged as adults in a rape case last summer have been sentenced to fines and community service after accepting plea deals. A judge on Thursday sentenced the former Mitchell Legion...
Two workers die after being trapped inside a South Dakota farm silo
VOLGA, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died in an accident at a farm silo in South Dakota. The Brookings County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that the accident happened just before noon Saturday on a farm near Volga in eastern South Dakota. The sheriff's...
South Dakota State pulls away from feisty Incarnate Word in 45-24 win
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns and top-ranked FCS South Dakota State beat Incarnate Word 45-24 on Saturday night. The Jackrabbits (1-1) were beaten in their season opener at Stillwater, Oklahoma by 17th-ranked Oklahoma State, 44-20,...
Mellusi rushes for 2 TDs and Wisconsin beats South Dakota 27-13
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chez Mellusi’s grandfather died on Friday, but he didn’t tell Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell until the conclusion of Saturday’s game. By that point, Mellusi had delivered a performance that would have made his grandfather proud. Mellusi...
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota blast state's video of abortion laws
A newly released, state-produced video intended to help doctors comply with South Dakota’s strict abortion law isn’t specific enough to ensure health care professionals don’t violate the regulations and open themselves up for prosecution, a group of abortion rights supporters said Friday. ...
Wisconsin seeks its first 2-0 start since 2020 when it hosts FCS program South Dakota
South Dakota (1-0) at Wisconsin (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line Series record: Wisconsin leads 2-0 WHAT'S AT STAKE? Wisconsin is seeking its first 2-0 start since the pandemic-shortened 2020...
