Tag: Famous South Dakotans
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Liberty Land amusement park coming to Rapid City in 2026
Who said dreams don’t come true? And who ever said South Dakota was just for the buffalo? Pack your bags, gather your kids, and put your thrill-seeking leather pants on because LibertyLand amusement park is coming to Rapid City in 2026, and it’s set to change the Dakotan landscape forever. If Mount Rushmore was the…
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State legislators in South Dakota see $1,400 pay cut this year.
If there’s anything to be said about South Dakota, it’s that we certainly know how to keep things interesting. Our legislators, our own elected officials who sit comfortably in the state capitol, should probably remind themselves to tighten their belts a bit. Maybe not literally, but certainly figuratively, as they’re looking at a $1400 slice…
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Average credit card debt in South Dakota is now $6,367
It seems South Dakota’s residents have an exclusive club – the “Six-Thousand Dollar Club”, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In fact, recent data suggests that the average credit card debt in the state is now a whopping $6,367. Not exactly a milestone to celebrate, is it? The state’s household finances seem to…
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Younger losing more money to scammers than older folks in South Dakota
Oh, South Dakota. Land of Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, and apparently now, where millennials are getting scammed left, right and center. According to Sioux Falls’ finest, the Better Business Bureau, our tech-savvy youngsters are falling prey to scams more often than their wiser, older counterparts. The times, they are a-changin’. Let’s get one thing straight.…
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That was fast: Dave Roetman resigned after social media posts
Well, that was a whirlwind. Looks like Dave Roetman’s brief stint with the North Dakota Republican Party (NDGOP) was more of a sneak preview than a feature presentation. After some rather unsavory social media posts resurfaced, Roetman made an abrupt exit from the spotlight Monday, leaving his freshly printed business cards and a trail of…
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State Sen. Michael Rohl Calls Direct Democracy “Evil”
Well, folks, here’s a spicy nugget from the State Capitol: our dear State Senator Michael Rohl has drummed up a fresh take on direct democracy. In what might be a plot twist straight out of a dystopian novel titled “Attack of the Elected Officials,” Rohl has called citizen-originated ballot measures an “evil” we must bear.…
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Noem urging the NCAA to rewrite its Transgender Student Athlete Policy
In a surprising turn of events that had absolutely nothing to do with being bored during a coffee break, Governor Kristi Noem recently took it upon herself to lead a Republican governors’ power team—not to be mistaken for the 90s sensation Power Rangers. Their quest? To urge the NCAA to rewrite its Transgender Student Athlete…
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Spirited Stories: A Ghostly Journey Through South Dakota’s Past
Cue the ominous music, dim the lights, and let’s peel back the curtain on South Dakota’s spectral side. Here in the land of rolling prairies and majestic Mt. Rushmore, the ghostly denizens have a flair for drama. And why not? If you’re going to haunt a place, you might as well do it with style.…
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Unmasking the Veil of Corruption in South Dakota Politics
It’s a rough world out there in the wild wild west of South Dakota, especially as the state’s political landscape begins to resemble an episode of “House of Cards.” Nestled between the serene Badlands and the majestic Mount Rushmore, lies a breeding ground for shady political shenanigans. Picture innocent prairie dogs exploiting loopholes in the…
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No. 1 SDSU at No. 4 USD
Well, grab your foam fingers and tailgate snacks, South Dakota, because things are about to get as heated as last year’s chili cook off. The No. 1-ranked Jackrabbits of South Dakota State University (SDSU) are strutting into the DakotaDome this Saturday to face off against the No. 4-ranked Coyotes of University of South Dakota (USD).…