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Construction for unmarked graves memorial to start in late-April | Apr 02

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On today's update...

Construction on a memorial to honor the nearly 50 documented children who died at a Rapid City Indian boarding school starts soon. Officials say crews will finish the memorial by Native American Day this October.

U.S Representative Dusty Johnson speaks on the status of the upcoming Farm Bill. He also recently passed legislation on "Product of USA" labeling.

State officials correct an error over the number of signatures independent legislative candidates need to be put on the 2024 ballot. State law requires independent candidates to get signatures equal to one percent of the votes cast within the district in the last governor's race.

The Governor's Office of Economic Development has named the awardees for Governor Noem's Investment Plan for Child Care. In total, 13 recipients from both sides of the river were named.

The Sioux Falls School District is setting its budget for the upcoming year. What's inside the proposed $350 million package?

Two East River postal centers may close, which would mean a meaningful loss of jobs and potential delays. Advocates for keeping the Huron and Sioux Falls centers open say the public wasn't given enough time to weigh in.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."