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South Dakotans are encouraged to take part in National Drug Take Back Day

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2 years ago

April 26, 2024

South Dakotans are encouraged to take part in National Drug Take Back Day

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – National Drug Take Back Day falls on Saturday, April 27, and it offers Americans a chance to anonymously dispose of expired or unwanted medicines. Unused medications can be hazardous – particularly to young children and pets who might come across them.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley spoke about the benefits of National Drug Take Back Day and South Dakota’s past success in the campaign.

“It gets the dangerous drugs away from kids and grandkids to avoid an accident,” Jackley said. “And we’ve been able to receive over 53 thousand pounds of medicine.”

Participating locations in Rapid City include Boyd’s Drug Mart, Walgreens, The Medicine Shoppe, Monument Health, Oyate Health Center, and the Pennington County Public Safety Building.

A full list of participating locations in South Dakota can be found here.

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

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10 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Joining in across the country, wreaths are being laid today at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery just north of Sioux Falls.

The effort is a partnership between Wreaths Across America and the Midwest Honor Flight, joining in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America Day.

Over 640 wreaths are being placed today, and despite the snow and cold temperatures, today’s program went ahead as planned to honor those veterans and their families.

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Hispanic population thrives in one small SD town

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22 hours ago

December 13, 2025

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Hispanic population thrives in one small SD town

PLANKINTON, S.D. – Of the just 768 people who call Plankinton home, 163 identify as Hispanic, according to the 2023 American Community Survey. That’s 1 in 5 people – far higher than the state’s total proportion of Hispanic individuals, which sits at around 4% of the population. Churches are working to provide Spanish language services […]

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VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans deserve the full story

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1 day ago

December 12, 2025

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VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans deserve the full story

Families in South Dakota work hard. We sacrifice a lot and ask very little from the people who govern us. We expect honesty, careful budgeting, and leadership that puts our interests above politics.

In his recent budget address, our governor painted an incomplete picture. He celebrated good results but did not explain what and who made those results possible. South Dakotans deserve more than selective storytelling. We deserve the truth.