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State at center of national carbon sequestration practicality debate | Apr 30

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At the center of a global push to lower carbon emissions is a debate over the best ways to lower carbon scores. Following the legislative session, South Dakota and its ethanol industry find themselves in the middle of that conversation as environmentalists debate the practicality of carbon sequestration.

A task force to find a path forward on building a new men’s prison agrees that it is time for the state to replace the 144-year-old building in Sioux Falls.

As college students in South Dakota face concern over potential deportation, some advocates say it is time to reinforce due-process protections. In Downtown Rapid City, about 100 locals gathered at City Hall to question recent policy decisions that now have green card and visa holders battling to stay in the country.

The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is now saying federal cuts to a child advocacy initiative are impacting a South Dakota program.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing an executive order directing the creation of a system for state employees to report misconduct.

Magnus Weber is the winner of South Dakota’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Weber's drawing "Fragments of Freedom" will be on display at the U.S. Capitol.

And more.

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