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Today's In the Moment covers Russian political oppression, homelessness in Sioux Falls, and art at USD.

In what might be a rare occurrence, SD-EPIC, the political action committee for SDEA, the state teacher's association has endorsed more Republicans than Democrats this election, declaring them "pro-public education recommended state legislative candidates" as published in a recent issue of the SDEA Educator's Advocate: Of 51 endorsees from an education group which has historically…

The Mitchell Republic is publishing the ratings given by the National Rifle Association to candidates running for office in South Dakota so residents can see how their representatives in Pierre and Washington have voted on gun legislation.

Habitat for Humanity in Rapid City is constructing a single-family home in a crowded housing market.The group says more projects like this are possible since the state legislature passed a $200 million housing grant program.

John “Jack” Hubert Hales III, age 65 passed away on March 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home on Mille Lacs Lake near Onamia, MN after valiantly fighting cancer for 3 ½ years. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Holy Cross Center in Onamia, MN with Pastor Jess Olson officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 AM at Holy Cross Center. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Students provide humanitarian relief. (Courtesy of YU)Yeshiva University is addressing the ongoing and unfolding crisis in Ukraine.

Yeshiva University is uniquely positioned to inform and educate on the many aspects of the crisis in Ukraine.

After the first 15 Districts, I had to take a break... mainly because I was hitting my work hours, and needed to actually do something.  But, now that I'm past the appointed hours of my toils, and I'm the most boring person in the world on Friday night, time to get back to the list,…

Gov. Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 46 on Thursday, barring transgender women and girls from sports teams that match their gender.

Gov. Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 46 on Thursday, barring transgender women and girls from sports teams that match their gender.