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Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests draw thousands across South Dakota | Apr 8

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On today's update...

In Sioux Falls, over 1,000 demonstrators turned out to protest the current situation in the US executive branch. Across the state, in a community that typically votes more conservatively, a similar crowd showed up to make their voices heard.

A ballot question committee is asking federal courts to toss a pending law moving up the deadline to submit petition signatures. Backers of the law say a new deadline gives courts a chance to weigh in on a proposal before an election.

One Book Siouxland is hosting an event April 8 aiming to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous people.

South Dakota Democrats are hosting town hall discussions around the state to discuss federal government cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency and President Donald Trump.

A South Dakota man is convicted of conspiracy to distribute meth across the state. U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell said he was part of “one of the largest methamphetamine conspiracies in South Dakota history.”

State officials are reminding South Dakotans to call 811 before starting an excavation or digging project.

And More.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"