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On today's update...
Governor Kristi Noem is reacting to the "wrongful" felony conviction against former president Donald trump. On Thursday, Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts for falsifying business documents in a hush money case.
The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake rattled central South Dakota. The quake hit Thursday afternoon and was centered about 20 miles north of Pierre.
Another South Dakota man is facing charges connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. William George Knight of Rapid City is charged with obstructing law enforcement and resisting or impeding officers—both felonies.
Many families who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year face a budget crunch when that option goes away during the summer. In Sioux Falls, changes have been made to make free meals more accessible to families facing food insecurity.
The Black Hills National Forest Service is conducting a survey this summer to better understand how visitors are using the forest. The National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey is done every five years to guide forest and tourism planning.
South Dakota woolgrowers can now get assistance through a program called Climate Beneficial Fiber. The program provides technical and financial assistance to implement climate-smart land practices.
And more.