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Mines, financial penalties, piano sonata and more | Today's Stories | Dec. 17

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Several plots of land could be annexed by the Black Hills city of Piedmont. It’s the latest effort activists and city leadership say could slow a seemingly imminent mine near the city.

Thousands of dollars are at stake for two school districts while a conflict unfolds over accountability measures in state law. The state’s School Finance Accountability Board is holding its ground after lawmakers rejected its recommendations a couple weeks ago.

Tomorrow marks the world-premiere of an hours-long piano sonata in Brookings. Tellef Johnson—a Brookings High School graduate and renowned pianist—will perform Piano Sonata FIVE by English composer Sorabji.

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Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.