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Many teachers pay out-of-pocket to support their classrooms. A program in one South Dakota community looks to defray those costs. Plus, the state medical marijuana board learns about the potential impacts of changing federal guidelines, and a company behind a major proposed project in Lake Preston is moving out-of-state.

Today from SDPB — Southeast Tech breaks ground on a new facility aiming to fill the state's manufacturing education needs, and Sen. John Thune talks about his "evolving" relationship with President Trump and his hopes for Republicans in the midterm elections.

Today from SDPB - Rapid City state lawmaker Stan Adelstein has died at age 94, South Dakota's leaders in Washington speak on topics surrounding agriculture and more.

Today from SDPB - Announcements for Lt. Governor from the Ahlers campaign, ensuring local government maximizes the return on the Sturgis Rally, and the blues in Rapid City.

Today from SDPB - state officials are trying to continue conversations around mental health in South Dakota, and the state's public universities are expanding new AI-focused fields.

Today from SDPB - shots were fired in a Rapid City neighborhood early Sunday morning, and a state department is looking at Aberdeen as the next city to implement license plate readers.

Today from SDPB - Former Gov. Kristi Noem returned to Pierre for her statue unveiling, the School of Mines is exploring how corn farming can play a role in cancer research and more.

Today from SDPB — After state Republicans dominated headlines over the summer due to an extended GOP gubernatorial primary, South Dakota Democrats are mobilizing ahead of the November general election. Plus, Rep. Johnson talks sports prediction markets, a South Dakota airman killed in Vietnam is now "accounted for," and Meade County enacts a burn ban just as the Sturgis Rally begins.

Toady from SDPB — Former Democratic Senate candidate Julian Beaudion offers insight as to why he dropped out of the race, Rep. Dusty Johnson discusses the impact of Washington D.C. policy on agriculture and the Sturgis Rally arrives as the region faces a blood donation shortage.

Today from SDPB - a candidate drops out of the U.S. Senate Race, a look at water West River, the economy and more.

Today from SDPB - the Custer school district is starting a new college savings program, Congress voted to close a "loophole" in CBD product sales causing some disagreement and more.

Today from SDPB - Rapid City was the target of a cybersecurity attack which was the second in the area within the last month, police are investigating a homicide in Sioux Falls and more.

Today from SDPB - why water resource experts are asking you to not take the resource for granted, a RCAS bond vote is on the horizon but recent history suggests it faces an uphill battle and more.

Today from SDPB - a billionaire-backed PAC's attempt to oust incumbent governor in his pursuit of the GOP nomination, an in-depth look at that runoff and more.

Today from SDPB - incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden beat Toby Doeden in the primary runoff election for governor, voter turnout numbers are hard to compare with the election's unique nature and more.

Today from SDPB - a new learning lab is opening in Sioux Falls, the governor is seeking disaster relief funds after severe summer storms affected parts of the state and more.

Today from SDPB - a South Dakota delegate wants to start the conversation on sports event prediction markets, Badlands National Park achieves a prestigious designation and more.

Today from SDPB - Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun proposes to reduce the city's budget and Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson endorses incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden in GOP gubernatorial runoff.

Today from SDPB - the rural community of Faith is preparing for its stock show and rodeo, South Dakota looks to gain traction in the gravel biking trend, and 14 arrests were made in a multi-state drug operation.

Today from SDPB - one community breaks ground on a multi-million-dollar facility that expands access to all forms of health care, a state official hopes South Dakota will see an improvement in MMR vaccinations at school age and more.

Today from SDPB - two perspectives on AI use in universities and the workforce, information about absentee runoff voting in Sioux Falls and more.

Today from SDPB - a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling, Sioux Falls entities are training ahead of the air show and more.

Today from SDPB News — Some in the Republican say results from the June 2 legislative primaries could indicate a shift in policy and legislative leadership, a bison that fatally struck a woman in the Black Hills will not be euthanized, and students gather in the Black Hills for Farmers Union camp.

Today from SDPB - all nine SD tribes pass resolution to revoice claim to Black Hills, archeologists near Sturgis look for traces of forgotten life and updates on America's 250th celebrations.

Today from SDPB - lawmakers approve a rules package that increases funding for needy families, the Eighth Circuit Court hears oral arguments in a case that has ramifications for South Dakota and a tribute to SDPB's Karl Gehrke, who died on Tuesday.

Today from SDPB - a former president visited South Dakota Friday, a paper celebrates 150 years, data centers and more.

Today from SDPB - insights ahead of the June 23 Sioux Falls mayoral runoff election, a look at the economy and more.

Today from SDPB - the latest in the state as South Dakota wraps its arms around the results of the primary election and more.

Today from SDPB - the latest from primary election day.

Today from SDPB - it's election day, a potential scientific breakthrough and why some aren't necessarily sold on a trade deal with China announced by the Trump Administration.

Today from SDPB - state Supreme Court decision, dry weather and more.

Today from SDPB News — how South Dakota's Republican legislative primary races reflect a broader battle within the GOP, plus how drought conditions are impacting both wildfire conditions in the Black Hills and farmers and ranchers on the plains.

Today from SDPB - the U.S. is attempting to negotiate with Iran as some anticipate a resolution to the conflict, an economic report and more.

Today from SDPB - teacher pay, a fund as a result of the Trump-IRS settlement, a candidate profile and more.

Today from SDPB - a look at one legislative district's races, the GOP primary governor's race and more.

Today from SDPB - a uranium mining exploration hearing in Hot Springs is halted following a federal suit filed on the matter, new public polling suggests a shakeup at the top of the GOP primary race for governor and more.

Today from SDPB - groups are spending money to attack candidates in the GOP primary race for governor, the Presentation Sisters are looking ahead following the closure of Presentation College and more.

Today from SDPB - campaign finance in the GOP Republican primary for governor race, the latest on a case tied to uranium mining in the Black Hills and more.

Today from SDPB - a hearing tied to uranium mining in the Black Hills, a look at a state-backed public safety operation that's met public opposition and more.

Today from SDPB - an event around Missing and Murdered Indigenous People month, a look at the labor market and more.

Today from SDPB - the latest in agriculture as planting season begins, news on South Dakota's lone death row inmate, a look at a Congressional bill hoping to tackle fertilizer transparency and more.

Today from SDPB - potentially positive news for state wheat producers, a look at an effort the state's using to create more teachers in South Dakota and more.

Today from SDPB - the fallout of a standoff over mining at Pe'Sla, SD Housing Authority unsure the impacts on rural housing recent legislation could have if program gains steam and more.

Today from SDPB - hear why some areas in the state may see a reduction in deer hunting licenses, Brookings and tourism and even more.

Today from SDPB - a company behind a mining operation in the Black Hills withdraws its plan of operations, a small protest in Sioux Falls over a controversial anti-panhandling campaign and more.

Today from SDPB - GFP outlines its plans to communicate the dangers of aquatic invasive species to boaters this year, state and local governments are looking at changes to the parole system and more.

Today from SDPB - South Dakota's largest private landowner has died, a legislative committee approves state government rule changes and more.

Today from SDPB: A state education panel approves major changes to how math is taught in South Dakota, while the value of assets stored in South Dakota trusts exceeds $900 billion.

Today from SDPB - a federal court grants a two-week drilling restraining order on a mineral mining operation in western South Dakota, a regulatory roundtable hints at a deeper shift in federal regulation on ag and more.

Today from SDPB - protests erupted in western South Dakota this weekend over opposition to a mining operation near a Black Hills sacred site, a Congressional subcommittee hears two bills to use Missouri River water for eastern South Dakota use and more.