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Who was sworn in as Governor of SD this week?
Larry Rhoden
An 18 year old man from Philadelphia died last week after falling from a light pole. Why was he climbing the light pole?
Celebrating the Eagles playoff win.
Trump said this week that he plans to follow through on his 25% tariffs on what two countries this weekend?
Canada and Mexico
NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated this week that he would like to change the length of quarters in the NBA to how many minutes?
10 minutes
Five members of the Senate Education Committee voted Tuesday morning to advance a bill that could make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to do what?
Get out of high school sooner by being excused or withdrawing.
The bill would let 17-year-olds withdraw from school if they have the written consent of a parent. SB 71 also would let 16-year-olds enrolled in a school-based or school-contracted high school equivalency test preparation program take the high school equivalency test to earn a GED diploma if the teenager has one of the following:
A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down a longstanding federal ban that prevented the sale of what to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20 — a landmark regulation in place since 1968.
Handguns
The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. In the Chinese zodiac, each new year, according to the lunar calendar, is associated with one of 12 animals, and 2025 marks the Year of the ___________________.
Snake
Britt Allcroft died this week at the age of 81. She was the creator of what children's show about a beloved locomotive?
Thomas the Tank Engine
Who received the most votes for the 2025 NBA All-Star game?
Giannis Antetokounmpo
South Dakota legislatures looked at a bill this week to address the problem of people not being able to attend school events. Some people in Sioux Falls wanting to attend school events were being denied access because of what reason?
They wanted to pay in cash but couldn't
A former U.S. Postal Service worker admitted to stealing over $100,000 worth of ________________ when he worked as a mail sorting clerk, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Sports Memorabilia
Scientists have now quantified how much climate change has drastically reduced the number of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay. The number of polar bears in the region has decreased by what percent since 1990? (Can be within 2 percent)
50%
Trevor Noah
The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with three other investors to make that happen. Who are the other investors? (Former WNBA Player, Former NFL Player, Country Music Singer)
Candace Parker
Peyton Manning
Tim McGraw
Actor and former bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno will make a stop in Sioux Falls this weekend. He is best known for his role as what superhero, will be at Rainbow Comics, Cards & Collectibles Friday to meet fans and raise money for the Voices Against Cancer Family Fund.
The Hulk
Google said Monday its maps will use names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico favored by President Donald Trump when federal maps make the switch. They will make the switch to Gulf of America and Denali will be changed to Mount __________________.
McKinley
Due to a massive overhaul and fear of possible damage, the Mona Lisa painting is going to moved to a more secure location while renovations are done to what famous museum?
Who are the grammy nominees for best new artist? The grammy's are scheduled to take place Sunday February 2. (200 points each)
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Doechii
Khruangbin
Raye
Chappell Roan
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
ESPN has come out with its first predictions for who will win the Heisman next year. Who has the best odds, according to EPSN?
Arch Manning
The FireAid benefit concert, the one-night-only event bringing together 27 musicians, was held Thursday night to help fund efforts to rebuild communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. What artists performed at the event?
Kia Forum