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Officials are lifting a lockdown on Stevens High School and returning to normal operations. The school was placed on ‘secure status’ following reports of a student waiving a firearm this morning in the parking lot of the high school in West Rapid City.
Meade County voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to increase the number of medical cannabis licenses. The vote comes on the heels of a new poll that shows majority support against a recreational marijuana ballot question.
Rapid City voters will elect a new mayor next year. Current mayor Steve Allender will not seek reelection for another term.
The South Dakota Department of Revenue reports temporary vendors at this year’s Sturgis Rally brought in 1-point-5 million dollars in tax revenue. That’s down 14% from 2021.
South Dakota’s tourism department now offers upgraded welcome centers across the state with more amenities to travelers. Welcome centers near Spearfish, Chamberlain, Valley Springs, Vermillion and Wilmot now have upgraded internet services.
County commissions can approve permits for water drainage projects in the state. However, many say they’re ill-equipped to make those decisions — leaving counties with no oversight of water drainage projects.
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