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Gregory, SD, lawyer George F. Johnson was recognized by the South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association with its Distinguished Service award at its annual meeting June 25, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD. The honor signified Johnson’s work for the citizens of South Dakota, the legal profession, and the SDCDLA.

Voluntary working lands program would restore 20 million acres of grazing land in the United States WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today introduced the Rebuilding America’s National Cow Herd (RANCH) Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026 – President Donald Trump announced today on Truth Social that he plans to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef intended for ground beef production to enter the United States without the out-of-quota tariff for 90 days. The president said the plan is intended to lower beef prices for consumers while providing time for the U.S. cattle herd to rebuild.

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces plans to propose legislation to ensure that License Plate Reader (LPR) technology is used solely for legitimate law enforcement purposes with strong protections for the public’s privacy.

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that six men have been arrested on charges of attempted sex crimes with minors. The arrests were the result of an undercover operation conducted during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by the state Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

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My tea leaves were spot on last week and the information I gave you was correct. However, somebody spilled coffee in my tea leaves this week and I can’t read them so I don’t know who is in the lead etc.

In Chamberlain, Allen’s Missouri River Guide Service shared that not much has changed from last week. The shad now are around 3 inches. The mayfly hatch is ongoing and although good for the fish, isn’t always good for the fisherman. Walleye are very finicky. Precision is key. Normal summer presentations are still working.

GFP has received reports of hemorrhagic disease in deer at varying levels across South Dakota and asks for assistance in reporting dead deer. Landowners who are in the field, hunters who are scouting and beginning the early hunting seasons, and anyone else who encounters dead deer of unknown causes are encouraged to contact their local Conservation Officer or GFP Office.

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