AARP South Dakota Honors Outstanding Volunteer Leaders
Annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day celebrates community impact
South Dakota Lawmakers Advance Education Funding Bills
South Dakota House Education Committee Defers HB1291
Crime
Tennessee Man Charged for Leaving Dogs in Freezing Car
Community members intervened to save the neglected animals in Pierre, South Dakota.

Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead Announces Retirement
Milstead has served as sheriff since 1997 and is endorsing Captain Josh Phillips as his successor.
South Dakota Highway Patrol Announces February Sobriety Checkpoints
Checkpoints planned in 15 counties, including 4 in West River region
Politics
South Dakota Governor Confident in Abortion Ad Case Against Mayday Health
State argues ads promote illegal product, Mayday claims free speech protection

South Dakota Moves to Ban Real Estate Purchases by 6 Foreign Countries
State Senate committee advances bill to prohibit land sales to China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela
South Dakota Republican Leaders Clash Over Data Center Incentives
Senate Majority Leader and House Speaker debate economic development policies in front of reporters
Sports
Notre Dame Targets Top 2027 Tight End Recruit
Coach Harris Bivin leads the charge for Cooper Terwilliger, the top prospect in South Dakota.

Oahe Zap Baseball Team Celebrates Schedule Release
Fort Pierre bar hosts lively event for local summer baseball squad
Pierre Native Grey Zabel Prepares for Super Bowl LX
The rookie offensive lineman has anchored the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line this season.