Dakota County approves 9.9% levy increase. Here’s what to know.

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved its 2026 budget of $527.7 million, including a property tax levy of $184.2 ...
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Four high schools in Minnesota’s Dakota County close following threats on social media

HASTINGS, Minn. (KFGO-WCCO) – Four high schools in Dakota County are closed following threats on social media. The threats ...

North Dakota Arts Council invests $1M, awards nearly 200 grants to support statewide arts

The North Dakota Council on the Arts is investing more than one million dollars statewide to support artists, schools, and ...
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Dakota Riptide swimmers rack up top finishes in home meet

Dakota Riptide swimmers racked up event victories and top finishes at the Riptide Winter Invitational on Dec. 12-14 at the ...
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12 scenic hikes in South Dakota you'll want to take in 2026

Discover 12 of the best hikes in South Dakota, each offering unique landscapes and experiences for every month of the year.
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Budget shortfall will reduce North Dakota child care assistance for some families

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working ...

Police video in South Dakota: Public pays for costs but cannot see footage

Attorney Jeffrey Montpetit knew that obtaining a video of a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper’s actions after a 2015 DUI arrest in Clay County would be critical to his client’s civil case alleging ...

South Dakota Mines, Dakota Bioworx convert corn waste into medical biomaterials

Production began last month at Dakota Bioworx’s pilot plant in Brookings, where operations started with 30-liter ...