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AG Jackley presents $41.7 million 2027 state budget request

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January 23, 2026

AG Jackley presents .7 million 2027 state budget request

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley presented the office’s proposed 2027 $41.7 million budget to the State Legislative Appropriations Committee.

“Every year as Attorney General, I have proposed a budget that uses its resources wisely to protect South Dakotans, and this year is no different,” said Jackley. “Most of our proposed funds are earmarked for criminal investigations, including those at our state correctional facilities, protecting children from internet crimes, and consumer protection.”

Some of the highlighted budget requests include:

$646,161 in general funds to replace reduced federal funds for the Internet Crimes Against Children Act
$91,009 to hire a Consumer Protection Division Special Projects Coordinator
$99,370 in general funds for a new Legal Assistant at the Rapid City offices

Final budget decisions will be made later by the committee, and then will be subject to further approval by Governor Larry Rhoden.

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South Dakota Hall of Fame gifted copyright to ‘Dignity of Earth and Sky’

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11 hours ago

February 10, 2026

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South Dakota Hall of Fame gifted copyright to ‘Dignity of Earth and Sky’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Hall of Fame received a major gift from sculptor Dale Lamphere.

Officials announced on Tuesday that it had received the copyright to the iconic “Dignity of Earth and Sky.”

Lamphere and his wife, Jane Murphy, made the generous charitable gift.

The gift allows the Hall of Fame to protect the legacy of the recognizable artwork.

“Dignity of Earth and Sky” has become a powerful symbol of South Dakota, connected to the state’s history and culture.

The Hall of Fame will now oversee the use of the image, ensuring its integrity.

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Rawlins, other South Dakota libraries expand digital access through Reciprocal Lending Agreement

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February 10, 2026

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South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls | February 9, 2026

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1 day ago

February 9, 2026

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The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 9 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in Class AA, top-10 teams in Class A and Class B, the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previous poll. First-place votes are listed in parentheses.

The polls are voted upon by media members from across South Dakota.

Boys

Class AA
1. Sioux Falls Lincoln (21) 14-0 110 1
2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt 13-1 84 2
3. Harrisburg 10-3 58 4
4. Huron 11-4 40 5
5. Tea Area 10-4 12 RV
Receiving votes: Watertown 8, Spearfish 7, Brandon Valley 1.

Class A
1. West Central (20) 17-0 209 1
2. Sioux Falls Christian (1) 13-1 190 2
3. Clark/Willow Lake 14-2 168 3
4. Hamlin 12-2 142 4
5. Lennox 10-5 103 6
6. St. Thomas More 11-4 100 5
7. Vermillion 12-4 90 7
8. Mahpiya Luta 14-2 67 8
9. Groton Area 11-4 47 9
10. Stanley County 14-2 14 RV
Receiving votes: Pine Ridge 7, Wagner 7, Flandreau 7, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 3, Sioux Valley 1.

Class B
1. Castlewood (16) 13-2 202 2
2. Viborg-Hurley (4) 14-2 182 3
3. De Smet 11-4 168 1
4. Freeman (1) 13-2 147 4
5. Wall 13-3 126 5
6. Aberdeen Christian 12-2 95 6
7. Parkston 14-3 65 7
8. Wessington Springs 12-4 58 8
9. Sully Buttes 11-4 30 10
10. Estelline-Hendricks 14-2 28 RV
Receiving votes: Deubrook Area 19, Leola-Frederick Area 13, Lyman 12, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 10.

Girls

Class AA
1. Brandon Valley (21) 14-0 105 1
2. Bishop O’Gorman 14-1 84 2
3. Sioux Falls Washington 12-1 63 3
4. Rapid City Stevens 11-4 32 4
5. Aberdeen Central 9-5 17 5
Receiving votes: Mitchell 13, Spearfish 1.

Class A
1. Mahpiya Luta (21) 16-0 210 1
2. Hamlin 13-1 184 2
T-3. Lennox 15-3 151 3
T-3. Wagner 13-2 151 4
5. Sioux Falls Christian 13-3 129 5
6. Sioux Valley 13-2 89 7
7. Clark/Willow Lake 13-2 82 6
8. St. Thomas More 13-3 41 10
9. Aberdeen Roncalli 12-3 34 8
10. West Central 12-4 26 RV
Receiving votes: Rapid City Christian 24, Mobridge-Pollock 17, Lakota Tech 2.

Class B
1. Lyman (14) 14-1 199 1
2. Parkston (4) 15-1 184 2
3. Bennett County (3) 14-2 168 3
4. Colman-Egan 16-0 137 T-4
5. Ethan 14-1 128 T-4
6. Centerville 15-2 112 6
7. Chester 14-2 71 8
8. Harding County 16-1 51 9
9. Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 13-3 48 7
T-10. Corsica-Stickney 11-4 18 10
T-10. Waubay-Summit 15-2 18 RV
Receiving votes: Gayville-Volin 10, Highmore-Harrold 8, Wall 3.

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