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South Dakota Supreme Court issues conflict decision

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2 years ago

February 9, 2024

South Dakota Supreme Court issues conflict decision

PIERRE – The South Dakota Supreme Court has overturned longstanding precedent and previous decisions of its own, allowing lawmakers to more freely enter into state contracts.

In a 29-page ruling, the court declared that legislators could now enter into most state contracts, departing from previous stricter interpretations of constitutional prohibitions.

”The contract restriction stated in Article III, § 12 is not an acategorical bar on all contracts funded by the state,” Justice Mark Salter wrote in the court’s majority opinion.

The opinion distinguishes between contracts authorized through general appropriations bills, and those initiated by specific legislation.

Former Sen. Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City was reprimanded and ultimately was forced to resign last year for accepting state funds for her private daycare business. According to the decision, Castleberry was correctly punished, while other conflicts in the Legislature are not illegal. In a report by The Dakota Scout last year, dozens of other lawmakers were also found to have state contracts.

However, the decision was not unanimous. Justice Janine Kern was the lone dissenter, writing in her own 11-page opinion that the majority’s interpretation disregarded established precedent and expanded the definition of conflicts of interest.

”This approach disregards the constitutional text and may ultimately prove difficult to interpret… The majority opinion adopts a capacious understanding of interest,” Kern wrote.

Kern agreed, though, with the majority that a conflict can only arise if a lawmaker, former or present, voted on a specific law during their time in the Legislature.

Two legislative seats have remained vacant, as Gov. Kristi Noem has indicated that she would wait to make appointments to those seats until the court issued its opinion.”My team is reviewing this decision and will be announcing legislative appointments very soon,” Noem said.

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

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20 minutes 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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12 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.

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