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A committee kills a bill designating Clergy members, such as rabbis and priests, as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
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A bill supporters say sought to strengthen South Dakota’s conflict of interest and corruption laws dies in committee.
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A bill allowing health care providers the right to refuse any medical service that goes against their conscience fails to make it off the House floor.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is advancing a bill that creates an enhanced penalty for animal abuse.
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Another candidate is vying for South Dakota’s governor seat. Dan Ahlers is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. He officially threw his hat in the ring in front of a Sioux Falls crowd.
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PodcastsThis week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek highlight the best dunks and dunkers in the state. Plus we get you caught up on all the news and outstanding performances in high school hoops.
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PodcastsCraig Mattick’s guest on In Play is a true South Dakota wrestling legend. He qualified for the state tournament six times, captured three individual titles, and helped his team bring home two team championships. Later, he returned to coach his alma mater—where he watched his own son win three state titles. He’s a proud Vermillion Tanager: Hazen Bye.
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The South Dakota State Library is moving forward with an agreement aiming to make digital materials more accessible across the state.
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More shuffling at the top of Boys Class B on this week's South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls.
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The 2026 SDHSAA state one-act play festival took place from Brandon Valley high school on February 5-7. Here are the superior recipients in overall play, ensemble, and individual categories for the event.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.
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SDPB's Steven Rokusek was recognized for over 24 years of dedicated service, attending and presenting at the Lakota Nation Education Conference, engaging adults and students with educational content and resources.
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The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunication is meeting Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 am Central Time, 9:30 am Mountain Time.