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WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island man is nearing the end of a 1,700-mile walk from his hometown of Woonsocket to a town with the same name in South Dakota.   Bill Fagan is expected to

A former Beadle County employee and his son have been charged with sex crime violations that are alleged to take place at the families day care center. Beadle County States Attorney Mike Moore says

Only a few days of summer are left and home owners need to get moving if they’re going to try and reseed their lawns which were wiped out by the months-long drought. David Minner  a

Huron police have made a significant number of arrests for “Huffing” in recent weeks. And those arrested have been juveniles. “Huffing” is a term used to describe the abuse

South Dakota voters will get a chance in November to decide on a one cent sales tax increase. Initiated Measure 15 was placed on the ballot by a coalition of education and health care groups, and

A national group called “Change the Equation” says South Dakota has to do more to help students achieve in the STEM courses, science, technology, engineering and math. The group says state

Looking for something to do in Huron?  Erica McLaughlin of the Huron Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau has this week’s edition of Chamber Happenings and Visitor

Fire crews from departments around Wessington helped knock down a wildfire Thursday afternoon. Wessington Fire Chief Jeff Reinhardt says a grass fire reported around three P-M burned nearly 320

An Iowa State University economist says with the drought pushing up corn and soy beans prices, you can expect to pay more for food at the grocery store. Chad Hart says prices in 2013 could go up

The farm bill is still stuck in the US House, with few prospects of movement before the end of the month.  South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she continues to push for a vote on the