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KXMA-TV Dickinson - Fri Nov 27

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. Governor Mike Rounds says most of the decisions on the next state budget have already been made.

Most Larger SD Cities' Jobless Rates Up in October

KSFY-TV Sioux Falls - Fri Nov 27

Yankton's 6.9 percent unemployment rate in October was the highest among South Dakota's largest cities, rising from September's 6.6 percent.

Most larger SD cities' jobless rates up in October

KXMB-TV Bismarck - Fri Nov 27

Eds: APNewsNow. With BC-SDUnemployment-Cities, List. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Yankton's 6.9 percent unemployment rate in October was the highest among South Dakota 's largest cities, rising from September's 6.6 percent.

It's holiday fever in and around Sioux Falls

Argus Leader - Thu Nov 26

Usually dark neighborhoods are lighting the night sky, transformed to glowing, blinking worlds as holiday lights and decorations go up across the region.

GF&P to consider late check-in rules for two campgrounds

ArgusLeader.com - Wed Nov 25

The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission will consider a proposal on Dec.

Possible City Zoning Expansion

The Lakeandes Wave - Tue Nov 24

By Monica Wepking, Editor The Common Council of the City of Wagner held a general discussion on extending its zoning powers to three-miles beyond the city limits at its November 16, 2009 meeting.

S.D. couple plead guilty to spying

ArgusLeader.com - Sun Nov 22

WASHINGTON - A couple with ties to South Dakota who were accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six years.

South Dakota Moments: Palin stop a big chapter in local book signings

Argus Leader - Wed Nov 18

Sarah Palin's book-signing event next month in Sioux Falls already is expected to be huge.

A red vs. blue love match

Des Moines Register - Wed Nov 18

THE LIBERAL: Sara, 25, graduate student in history at ISU THE CONSERVATIVE: Mark, 27, contract administrator for Daktronics in Ankeny Sara and Mark grew up in Yankton, S.D., and attended the same high school and church.

Body scan business hits snag in S.D.

ArgusLeader.com - Wed Nov 18

A controversial traveling company that a state medical official describes as a 'modern-day snake oil salesman' plans to hold clinics in four South Dakota towns.