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CO2 pipeline opponents are breathing a sigh of relief after a Congressional committee failed to pass a provision that would have granted such projects eminent domain powers. Now, the same advocates are calling on Rep. Dusty Johnson to take a firmer stance on the issue.
A former South Dakota law enforcement officer is behind bars following a standoff in Sioux Falls. Kipp Stearns faces several charges, including rape. Police spokesperson Sam Clemens said a juvenile victim reported a sexual assault on Friday. Officer tried to arrest Stearns at a home in western Sioux Falls Sunday night in connection with that assault, but he refused to come out.
A new report says if South Dakota doesn’t change its sentencing laws, the state’s prison population will increase by 30 percent in ten years.
Students often rely on the experiences of their educators, and that includes professors. For three NSU instructors, their newly published research into the business field seeks to provide new insights for future business leaders.
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is asking for public input on the department’s updated wildlife action plan. Officials say the plan assesses the state’s fish and wildlife populations, their habitats, and potential problems they face. It also outlines long-term conservation actions.
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