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South Dakota woman admits to making false rape report after an extramarital tryst in Florida

August 27, 2023

South Dakota woman admits to making false rape report after an extramarital tryst in Florida

South Dakota resident Renee Skoglund pleaded guilty to make a false rape report in Hillsborough County, Florida in March. Skoglund told police she was raped on the side of I-75.

South Dakota prisoners charged with attempted murder for attack on guards

August 25, 2023

South Dakota prisoners charged with attempted murder for attack on guards

Two South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly assaulted a corrections officer.

South Dakota infant dies after being left in hot car on sweltering day

August 25, 2023

South Dakota infant dies after being left in hot car on sweltering day

An infant lost its life due to being left in a car on an intensely hot day in South Dakota on Wednesday afternoon. The baby was discovered inside a vehicle parked outside a church.

Judge to decide if Texas can keep buoy barrier installed along Rio Grande to prevent migrant crossings

August 22, 2023

Judge to decide if Texas can keep buoy barrier installed along Rio Grande to prevent migrant crossings

A case determining the legality of a buoy barrier installed along the U.S.-Mexico border will be seen by a federal judge as the Biden administration and Mexico look to remove it.

South Dakota train strikes car, killing 2 passengers

August 21, 2023

South Dakota train strikes car, killing 2 passengers

A train in South Dakota crashed into a car, killing both of the passengers in the vehicle. The train derailed during the accident and crashed into a grain elevator.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she'd consider Trump's veep spot if asked

August 17, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she'd consider Trump's veep spot if asked

Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, told 'Hannity' on Thursday that she would consider becoming Donald Trump's running mate if asked.

On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

August 12, 2023

On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.

South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper shoots, wounds person at Sturgis convenience store

August 10, 2023

South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper shoots, wounds person at Sturgis convenience store

A person was shot and wounded by a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper at a convenience store in Sturgis. The shooting occurred at a gas station just off Interstate 90.

Minnesota, South Dakota companies scrap major healthcare merger

July 28, 2023

Minnesota, South Dakota companies scrap major healthcare merger

A proposed merger between Minnesota-based Fairview Health Services and South Dakota-based Sanford Health has been abandoned, the companies announced Thursday.

South Dakota AG calls on state lawmaker to repay over $600K in federal COVID-19 relief funds

July 28, 2023

South Dakota AG calls on state lawmaker to repay over $600K in federal COVID-19 relief funds

AG Marty Jackley of South Dakota is calling on fellow Republican state Sen. Jessica Castleberry to repay over $600,000 she received in COVID-19 relief funds for her preschool business.