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The group of teens that were at the Empire Mall moved over to the strip mall by Halberstadt’s, Starbucks. They’re sweeping up shattered glass. They’re going all around town today trying to find things to clean up.
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Even if Joe Biden follows through and orders all Americans to stay at home and cover their faces when in public, don't expect to see those mandates enforced in South Dakota. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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overheard on the scanner, in an unbelievably calm voice: "i do have an albino python or a boa i'm fighting with right now"
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BREAKING: South Dakota will become the 12th state in the nation with legalized marijuana. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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Hey @siouxfallspd I’d like to report a crime. Please investigate the death of 57th Street corn.
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A group of teens showed up at 8 a.m. this morning to help clean up. Many of them were at the peaceful protest yesterday and left when things turned more violent.
“There was so much greatness that happened yesterday. We don’t want that to be tainted,” said Abbie Dekramer, 17.
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Update: Nakia Jackson has been found and is safe, Sioux Falls police say. argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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We have some great news to share from the Sioux Falls Police Department: "Nakia Jackson was found safe this evening in Sioux Falls. The investigation is still on-going."
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.@GretaThunberg and more than 300 marching to city hall in Rapid City.
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South Dakota: "Meth. We're on it."
The rest of the country: "Hey, um, are you guys OK over there?"
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Gov. Kristi Noem told an audience of more than 500 in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning that the world is "addicted to being offended."
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would like our lungs not to hurt while breathing in -50 degree air.
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At Terrace Park for a “Stop the Steal” event organized by residents of Sioux Falls to “stand up for our right to have a fair and true election”, according to the event post on Facebook.
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Gov. Noem says South Dakota will not have a mask mandate following the CDC’s announcement urging vaccinated and unvaccinated people to wear masks in indoor areas.
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Breaking: No mask mandate for Sioux Falls argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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Gov. Kristi Noem drafted legislation to block all teachings of critical race theory in South Dakota schools, public universities and technical colleges. argusleader.com/story/news/e…
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South Dakota AG Jason Ravnsborg had six speeding infractions between 2014 and 2018. argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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Tariq, also known as "Corn Kid," is coming to his personal mecca, the Corn Palace, this weekend. farmforum.net/story/news/202…
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Noem said she opposes legalizing marijuana in any fashion because it would hurt South Dakota families in the long run. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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we're very happy we haven't had to tweet anything about any of you eating a tide pod for internet fame. keep making good choices
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A boy called 911 because he missed the bus and didn't know what to do. #HappyFirstDayofSchool
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Trump parade is still getting lined up ahead of their drive through town. Route is unknown. Number of vehicles is more than 50.
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Although prominent Republicans like South Dakota Sen. John Thune and AG Bill Barr have said they haven't seen evidence of substantial voter fraud, Noem has joined the president and his allies in questioning the integrity of last month's election.
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Some citizens are at the Empire Mall this morning helping clean up glass throughout the parking lot after protests last night.
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Scene at 33rd and Minnesota. A police officer shook hands with protesters and took a knee with them.
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Photos: Superheroes assembled at @SanfordHealth to clean windows and put a smile on kids' faces. More: argusne.ws/2yRzkMA
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TenHaken is moving forward with a shelter-in-place order for Sioux Falls after Noem says 'no' argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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Gov. Kristi Noem said she would likely veto any bills that allow recreational marijuana use this year. argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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A dog is running loose inside of Horace Mann Elementary School.
Unclear if it's eaten anyone's homework yet.
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On International Women’s Day, the South Dakota Senate voted 20-15 to pass a bill that would prevent transgender girls and transgender women from playing in girls’ and women’s sporting events. argusleader.com/story/news/e…
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The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council unanimously voted that Gov. Kristi Noem is no longer welcome on the Pine Ridge Reservation. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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Having issues with our scanner. If you're thinking about doing something stupid give us about 10 minutes to sort this out.
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Protect the 57th Street corn at all costs
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Just in: Chicago rapper @ChiefKeef was arrested in Sioux Falls this morning on drug charges. argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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there's a report of a girl scout selling brownies and cookies but she is also carrying around an 8-inch kitchen knife
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for holding the Sturgis Rally and not imposing a mask mandate. argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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A black lab is running across I-29 near Benson Road. Please be careful--we don't know him, but we're sure he's a good boy.
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The 57th Street corn represented the best in us.
When the tender stalk was uprooted, the dreams of thousands were uprooted and tossed aside it.
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y'all, be careful. please don't make us write the headline "man injured while horseboarding"
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A pick up just parked across Minnesota Avenue from protesters and is blasting “God Bless the USA.”
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Sioux Falls School District staff member fired after wishing death on Donald Trump argusleader.com/story/news/e…
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South Dakota Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds both vote to acquit.
The Senate acquitted former President Trump a second time Saturday after a historic impeachment trial where House managers painted him as a lingering threat after his supporters rioted at the Capitol. usatoday.com/story/news/poli…
ALT Photo: Donald Trump, next to the words "Acquitted".
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Sioux Falls will be one of the coldest places in the world Wednesday morning. argusleader.com/story/weathe…
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I want a refund
Florida had its sixth warmest Jan–April period while Georgia experienced its ninth warmest: bit.ly/USClimateApril2019 #StateOfClimate #FLwx #GAwx
ALT Map of January-April 2019 U.S. Statewide Average Temperature Ranks
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Report of, and we're not joking, a ninja stealing alcohol at the 1100 block of N. Minnesota. Person was dressed as a ninja. #Cantmakethisup
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Fire department called to Great Shots for a person who is reportedly stuck in a safety net.
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VERDICT FOR DEREK CHAUVIN:
Guilty: 2nd degree unintentional murder
Guilty: 3rd degree murder
Guilty: 2nd degree manslaughter
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Report of a man holding a tree branch.
He's not threatening anyone with it... he's just holding it.
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report of two family members in a "physical altercation" in the back yard. happy thanksgiving, all
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“Critical race theory has no place in South Dakota schools," Gov. Kristi Noem said in a news release Thursday. "These ideas are un-American."
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Scanner: A woman confronted some teens about trick-or-treating, as she thought they were out too late. They smashed her pumpkin in response.
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South Dakota native and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle wants marijuana legalized in his home state.
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The CDC is headed to Sioux Falls as Smithfield Foods becomes the No. 1 single-source of infections in the U.S. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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Using the population of 884,659, one in 47 people in South Dakota are actively infected with COVID-19.
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Have you seen this adorable viral photo? It was taken in South Dakota. argusleader.com/story/entert…
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I'm not crying, you're crying ... argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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Scanner: A woman called in to report some suspicious activity. There was a man walking a dog, and wearing all black. She thinks it's too hot for that.
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Recreational marijuana has a good chance of passing in South Dakota, according to an Argus Leader/KELO-TV poll. argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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Argus Leader editorial: For seven months, we’ve called for stronger leadership in response to the COVID-19 crisis in South Dakota. We’re still waiting. argusleader.com/story/opinio…
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Update: Woman who died in car crash Thursday remembered as "compassionate, loving and caring person" argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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Sioux Falls mayor calls Haitians 'beautiful people' amid baseless rumors spread by Trump, others argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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Corn but not forgotten: a memorial has been placed at the corner of 57th Street and Minnesota Avenue.
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Scanner report: Employees of a store chasing a man for shoplifting. He is carrying a bottle of Captain Morgan (stolen) and a baby (not stolen)
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Sanford Health's chief executive says South Dakota doesn't need a mask-mandate, and that the worst of the pandemic is days away from being in the rear-view mirror.
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Mask mandate passes 6-2. Get the details here: argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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Gov. Noem this week used social media to remind people, "There are consequences for how we talk to each other in this country." But that didn't stop her from going after two Democrats who won a pair of runoff elections Tuesday in Georgia.
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The win is historic as Kristi Noem becomes the first woman to win re-election to the highest political seat in the state, after becoming the first woman in the seat in 2018. bit.ly/3UoeDNJ
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'Solidarity': All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment argusleader.com/story/news/p…
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Overheard on the scanner:
"Suspect is headed eastbound on foot with a handful of string cheese."
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In a statement, the president of the Sioux Falls Education Association said Noem's implication that teachers are indoctrinating their students "is neither correct, nor a constructive starting point" for the advancement of educational opportunities. argusleader.com/story/news/2…
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Police urging public's help in locating missing girl after a vehicle stopped next to her on busy road. argusleader.com/story/news/c…
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