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Group submits 55,000 signatures for abortion-rights ballot question | May 02

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On today's update...

Dakotans For Health is submitting signatures to ask voters whether to enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution. The petition effort will likely face legal challenges.

Rep. Dusty Johnson is introducing a bill reforming the Indian Health Service and its Purchased and Referred Care program. Johnson testified in front of the Natural Resources Committee about the bill.

Richard Thomason has won the runoff election for the last remaining seat on the Sioux Falls City Council. He defeats Jordan Deffenbaugh with 52 percent of the vote.

It's National Small Business Week. What does that mean for the business owners right in your backyard?

Make-A-Wish of South Dakota and Montana receives a $100,000 donation on World Wish Day. Ty Eschenbaum gave the sum on behalf of his non-profit.

And more.

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