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35 minutes ago in Local

Davison County Approves Election Canvass, Sets Nov. 16 Audit

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Davison County commissioners approved the 2026 general election canvass and scheduled a Nov. 16 post-election audit of Precinct 6 results for Amendments I and J.

Davison County commissioners approved the 2026 general election canvass and scheduled a Nov. 16 post-election audit of Precinct 6 results for Amendments I and J.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Homicide Near Webster

A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a homicide near Webster, South Dakota. Authorities say there is no current threat to the public.

20 hours ago in Education, Local

Mitchell Technical College Expands Online LPN and LPN-to-RN Nursing Pathways

Mitchell Technical College is expanding online nursing education with two-year LPN and LPN-to-RN pathways, combining flexible coursework with hands-on training and clinical experiences.

20 hours ago in Local

South Dakota Leads Alcohol Harm Index, Falls Below Median for Treatment Access

South Dakota is among 13 states with higher alcohol harm and lower facility-based treatment access, according to a Lantana Recovery analysis.

1 day ago in Local, Roads & Traffic

East Ash Street In Mitchell Closing for Northwestern Energy Utility Improvements

Northwestern Energy will close East Ash Street between Foster and Marshall streets in Mitchell for utility improvements. Drivers should use alternate routes until the street reopens, which is expected by the end of the day.

1 day ago in Local

Caring Rose Week to Collect Food Through Discounted Rose Sales Nov. 9-14

Nine florists in Mitchell and surrounding communities will participate in Caring Rose Week, accepting canned goods as partial payment for discounted rose bouquets.

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1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show

And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.