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3 hours ago in Education, Local

Daughters of the American Revolution Looking to Grow Their Ranks on Country’s 250th Birthday

The Mitchell chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding an informational event at the Corn Palace Plaza on July 4th.

3 hours ago in Local, Weather

Huron Cancels 4th of July Parade In Wake of Severe Storms

The fireworks are still a go Saturday night, but there will be no parade or vendor fair due to the tornadoes that hit the city on Thursday.

1 day ago in Local, Region, Weather

Huron Suffers Significant Damage From Thursday’s Storms

Homes and properties are damaged with thousands still in the dark in the city of Huron after Thursday's storm.

1 day ago in Business, Local

July’s First Fridays Event Is An (American) Star-Studded Affair

July's First Friday on Main event is steeped in red, white, and blue patriotism. The fun runs from 5-9 p.m. near the Corn Palace.

2 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local, Weather

Drought Begins To Dry Up Thanks To Recent Rains

Recent rains have taken a big bite out of the area's drought. Davison, Hanson, and McCook Counties are now in either moderate or severe drought, rather than the more serious extreme.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Local Doctor Gives Tips To Safe While Using Fireworks For Independence Day

A local doctor explains the danger from fireworks and ways to stay safe this Fourth of July.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

2 days ago in Entertainment

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Wednesday’s Mitchell Municipal Band Concert Moved Indoors

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Wednesday’s Mitchell Municipal Band concert is moving indoors due to the heat. It almost seems…

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.