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1 week ago | newscenter1.tv | Barry Amundson |Trent Singer

The South Dakota Education Department hopes to once again ask lawmakers to remove a specific student learning requirement from the state’s teacher evaluation rules. The legislative committee responsible for reviewing administrative rule changes rejected a similar attempt last year . The revision would remove a requirement that teacher performance evaluations include “student learning objectives,” which are student educational growth goals.

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Barry Amundson |Trent Singer

Members of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors raised alarms during a virtual roundtable Tuesday about volatile Trump administration tariff policies, saying they’re driving up costs, stalling housing developments, and threatening key sectors of South Dakota’s economy. “It’s a really regressive tax,” council member John Hemmingstad, of Avalon Capital Group, said of tariffs.

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Joe Sneve |Barry Amundson |Trent Singer

The legacy of a renowned advocate for civil rights and black history and culture in South Dakota is being celebrated following his passing during the Memorial Day weekend. Porter Williams died Sunday at the age of 82. A man of many roles — contractor, activist, artist and community leader — Williams left a lasting mark on Sioux Falls and the state through decades of advocacy, protest and creative expression to advance causes of the black community.

1 week ago | newscenter1.tv | Trent Singer |Jordan Roemeling

Three years after lawmakers put $1 million toward advocacy efforts for children in the court system statewide, two revived nonprofits are starting to support children again. Volunteers with local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs advocate for children who’ve been removed from their families and placed in state care due to suspected abuse and neglect. The volunteers meet with the children and other contacts, such as teachers, therapists and caseworkers.

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Trent Singer

SIOUX FALLS — For Samo Meritähti, a fresh start with the Augustana hockey team is sure to bolster the Vikings’ blue line in 2025-26. On May 19, the 6-foot-3 Finnish defenseman officially transferred to AU, becoming the second Augustana skater to join the program this offseason via the portal. “I’m humbled and really excited to come there. It’s a good program,” said Meritähti, who spent last season at Providence College.