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South Dakota postal workers oppose Trump’s idea to privatize USPS

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1 year ago

December 19, 2024

South Dakota postal workers oppose Trump’s idea to privatize USPS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – This week, President-elect Donald Trump hinted at the idea of privatizing the United States Postal Service, an idea that has stirred up conversation for South Dakota postal workers.

The Postal Workers Union in South Dakota is firmly against the idea of privatization. Though it’s not official that it will happen, Trump has been critical of the Postal Service before, saying it’s unprofitable.

Postal workers are taking this very seriously.

The President-elect has tossed around the idea before. South Dakota’s American Postal Workers Union President Todd West believes this has been Trump’s plan since he appointed Louis DeJoy as Postmaster General in 2020.

“I don’t think it’d be good. It’s like it turns into a corporate greed-type thing where it’s all about making the money, not about service. It’s not going to be good for places like South Dakota,” West said.

The APWU believes privatizing the Postal Service could hurt rural communities in South Dakota because the cost to deliver in small towns will force changes due to the emphasis on turning a profit.

“They’re not going to want to run these little post offices in small towns, so what’s going to happen to them? Are people going to get service one or two days a week? I think the federal government would ultimately end up subsidizing these small towns, post offices and stuff for them to be able to have mail,” West said.

Sioux Falls local vice president Manny Lopez said in a statement to Dakota News Now:

“Privatizing the public postal service could be detrimental, it could lead to reduced access to postal services, especially in rural or low-income areas where private companies might not find it profitable to operate.
Privatization could result in higher prices for postal services, making it unaffordable for many individuals and businesses. The public postal service has a universal service obligation to provide services to all citizens, regardless of location or income. Privatization could lead to a decrease in this obligation.
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It could result in significant job losses, as private companies might look to cut costs and increase efficiency. Private companies might not be as accountable to the public as a government-run postal service, leading to decreased transparency and oversight.”

West said Trump misunderstands what the Postal Service was created for. He said that it was never meant to turn a profit, but that it would be true to what’s in its name: A service to the American People.

“Postage is supposed to cover their costs basically. They’re not supposed to be making hundreds of thousands of dollars for board members, trustees, stockholders, where if it goes to privatized, that’s what they’re going to be looking at,” West said.

Trump said shipping is different today because of Amazon, UPS and FedEx, but postal workers want to keep the distinction of being a public good, not privatized like the examples Trump gave.

USPS decline to comment on this story.

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Where to watch SDSU at South Dakota men’s basketball today, time, TV

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5 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Where to watch SDSU at South Dakota men’s basketball today, time, TV

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team has a chance to get some payback against South Dakota today in both teams’ final game before the Summit League Tournament begins.

The Jackrabbits (14-16, 7-8 Summit League) have won three of four and just beat Kansas City 73-59 on Thursday, Feb. 26. The Coyotes (15-15, 7-8) are headed in the opposite direction, having stopped a three-game skid with an 89-72 win over Omaha on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Here’s how to watch the two rivals battle again.

South Dakota State at South Dakota men’s basketball TV, radio, stream

Radio: Jackrabbit Sports Network, Coyote Sports Network

Stream: Summit League Network

South Dakota State at South Dakota time today

Location: Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion

South Dakota State at South Dakota prediction

Paul Cifonelli, Argus Leader: Like the first time these two teams met, this is a matchup between two squads headed in different directions. Somehow, they’ve managed to flip roles in just three weeks.

South Dakota looks like it is running out of steam quickly after impressing and threatening the third spot in the Summit League in early February. South Dakota State has rebounded from losing five of six nicely, giving themselves a chance at hitting .500 on the season.

I expect the Jackrabbits to continue playing inspired and hard, and for them to overwhelm a Coyote side that has shown more fight than anyone could’ve imagined.

South Dakota State 73, South Dakota 65

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SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for Feb. 27, 2026

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17 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Feb. 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

11-18-39-43-67, Mega Ball: 23

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

03-04-13-28-42, Bonus: 02

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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