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It might not feel like it, but election season is here for many communities. From mayors to school boards, these oft-overlooked elections often have significant consequences for South Dakotans. While off-year elections at the national level see significantly lower turnout, voting advocates say that’s nothing compared to off-year, local elections — elections that sometimes have the most immediate impact for voters.
The State Library received full federal funding, after expecting to only receive half. Despite the positive news for the library, the South Dakota Library Association said cuts could still be on the horizon.
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is issuing a warning about the release of an inmate considered “high risk.” Glenford Old Lodge is being released Thursday. He was serving time for sexual contact without consent in Hughes County.
Federal officials say they made eight arrests during an immigration investigation and raid in Madison. Officials with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly called ICE, said the multi-agency operation took place Tuesday at Manitou Equipment and Global Polymer Industries worksites.
Senator Mike Rounds is introducing bipartisan legislation to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act for ten more years. Rounds’ act incentivizes companies to share cybersecurity threats with the Department of Homeland Security.
Avera’s Race Against Cancer broke attendance and fundraising records this year.
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