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On today's update...

Brookings is facing calls to reassess what is available to students in libraries. But a strong turnout at a recent school board meeting may have nipped the issue in the bud.

Some community members in Hill City have questions about a proposed lithium exploration project near town. Those questions come as the company is looking to start exploratory drilling at a different, nearby site next month.

A Watertown-based healthcare system will have a bigger footprint following its acquisition of the Brown Clinic. What does this mean for patients?

State Conservation Commissioners met to narrow their list of recommended statute changes for the upcoming legislative session. Paul Lorenzen is the newly appointed administrator for the commission.

In 2022, the community of Castlewood was battered by a tornado, with the local school bearing the brunt of the damage. This week — that same school was named a National Blue Ribbon school.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "Morning Edition."