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Trump Delays Russia Sanctions for 60 Days as White House Reviews Economic Impact
President Donald Trump is taking more time to decide whether to enforce new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, as concerns grow over global energ...
12h ago
Trump Suspends New Russia Sanctions as Tensions With Ukraine Deepen
President Donald Trump has suspended a new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, just two days before the measures were scheduled to take effect on ...
Oct 17, 2026
Meade School District Reorganization Effort Loses Interest From New Underwood, Faith
STURGIS, S.D. - Plans to explore a possible school district reorganization in western South Dakota have hit another roadblock. Meade 46-1 School Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt told the school board this week that New Underwood is no longer interested in joining the reorganization discussions with the rural Meade County...
Oct 16, 2026
Man Accused in Deputy's Death Faces Murder Charges; State Flags Ordered to Half-Staff
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The man accused of fatally shooting a Minnehaha County sheriff's deputy is now facing murder charges. Prosecutors have amended the complaint against 39-year-old John Oetken, adding charges of first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer. Oetke...
Oct 16, 2026
Rapid City Parks Shift Restroom Facilities to Winter Operations
RAPID CITY, S.D. - If you're planning to visit a Rapid City park this fall and winter, city officials are reminding residents that most seasonal restroom facilities have now closed for the season. The Rapid City Parks Department says the remaining restrooms at Sioux Park near the playground, the lower Robbinsdale Park ...
Oct 16, 2026
