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The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the ruling from a lower court that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution. Amendment A, which would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults in the state, will not go into effect.

It took nearly two years, but warrants in the T. Denny Sanford child porn investigation are now public. Sanford is a billionaire and philanthropist. He has never been charged with a crime related to the investigation.

The attached audio is from SDPB's daily public-affairs show, In the Moment.Buddy Red Bow was born at the crossroads of an old and new culture. He conveys that intersection through song, leaving behind three legendary albums that are still cherished by many. SDPB’s new documentary, “Red Bow,” will take you on the artists’ journey from his early days in Red Shirt, to the Native American Music Awards Hall Of Fame induction.Enjoy this story?SDPBTV broadcasts the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World this Friday, November 26, at 7:30 pm CT / 6:30 pm MT

The attached audio is from SDPB's daily public-affairs show, In the Moment.Earlier this year, Kevin Woster's health troubles led him to wonder out loud if his life was worth living. That led Mary Woster (who is also active in Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America) to remove her husband's guns from the house. Today, Kevin Woster joins us for a look at the return of one of his shotguns to his home.

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The Black Hills Forest Resource Association says it’s filing a challenge through the federal government’s Data Quality Act. The association calls the move “an administrative action” that “doesn’t immediately involve the courts.”

Are police officers shooting citizens because they have been trained to see the worst-case scenario in every potential encounter? A new FRONTLINE tonight on SDPB TV investigates the use of deadly force in Utah.

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The revision process for the state's social studies standards is delayed for a year after Native American educators and parents protested an initial draft. Secretary of Education Tiffany Sanderson explains why the process is starting over. Host Jackie Hendry visits a Native Studies classroom at Whittier Middle School in Sioux Falls. Plus other stories from SDPB's team of reporters.

We gather together, we pass the infection. What does a COVID holiday look like in 2021? Dr. Chad Thury with Avera Health offers tips on how you can protect yourself and others this holiday season.