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Tilsen trial, water usage, live music and more | Today's Stories | Jan. 30

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A House bill that would prevent taking more water from aquifers in the Black Hills than can be recharged by nature each year passed out of committee.

The trial of indigenous rights advocate Nick Tilsen has ended in a hung jury. While Tilsen is still indicted, the state now has the option to drop the charges or press forward.

South Dakota Democrats say they’re disappointed in the lack of acknowledgement of the death of Alex Pretti by the state during session. Pretti died in Minnesota after an interaction with Immigrations Customs Enforcement.

The band Humbletown is at work on a new album. Band members gather around the desk to play.

And more...

C.J. Keene is a Rapid City-based journalist covering politics, the court system, education, and culture.