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Hunter Dunteman

General/Region Reporter

Dunteman covers general and breaking news as well as crime in the Mitchell Republic's 17-county coverage area. He grew up in Harrisburg, and has lived in South Dakota for over 20 years. He joined the Mitchell Republic in June 2021 after earning his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He can be reached at HDunteman@MitchellRepublic.com, or on Twitter @HRDunt.

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South Dakota
The term ‘derecho’ disappeared for nearly a century. They strike eastern SD every other year
While meteorologists say a second derecho this summer can't be ruled out, it's unlikely another one would strike in the magnitude as last Thursday's storm.
May 20, 2022 04:00 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
Rapid City police officer fired, charged after allegedly stealing cash from Central High School
Upon discovery of the alleged theft, which court filings indicate was under $400, Hower was immediately terminated.
May 19, 2022 02:48 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls police officer justified in March fatal shooting of knife-wielding subject
The shooting in Sioux Falls was the 17th officer-involved shooting in South Dakota since 2018. All have been found to be justified.
May 19, 2022 12:25 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
Grant County Sheriff convicted of DUI with blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit
Owen, a Republican, is running unopposed for Grant County Sheriff in the 2022 election.
May 18, 2022 03:41 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
South Dakota Democrats challenge 23-year-old's House candidacy, alleging residency violations in Wisconsin
Democrats are seeking a writ of prohibition, which would prevent South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett from certifying the candidate's advance to the general election.
May 18, 2022 02:33 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
Running for office a ‘win-win scenario’ offering experience, fresh perspectives for young politicians
Three candidates, all 25 and under, will appear on ballots in their district this November, but is South Dakota ready to elect youth?
May 17, 2022 07:20 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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Local
South Dakota Lottery seeking ticketholder of unclaimed $100K prize won in Canistota in December
The lucky individual had a roughly 1 in 900,000 chance of winning.
May 17, 2022 11:10 AM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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Local
NWS: Damaging winds, tornadoes possible Tuesday, Thursday as storm systems to hit eastern South Dakota
Severe weather is possible on Tuesday, May 17, and Thursday, May 19, 2022.
May 16, 2022 05:15 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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Local
Death penalty decision for Lange again delayed, pushing proceedings 3 months behind schedule
At a May 10 hearing, the court ordered an evaluation to determine Lange's sanity while also extending the prosecution's deadline to determine if they'll pursue the death penalty.
May 16, 2022 03:50 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls man convicted of fentanyl distribution after buyers died in 2018, 2019
The DEA says many users believe that they are purchasing heroin and actually don’t know that they are purchasing fentanyl, often resulting in overdose deaths.
May 16, 2022 02:24 PM
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By  Hunter Dunteman
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