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13 hours ago in Government

Davison County to Hold Special Meeting on Half-Cent Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.

14 hours ago in Government, Local

Governor Rhoden Honors POW/MIA with Recognition Day

Governor Larry Rhoden recognizes September 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local

What to Know About Adopting a Dog in Mitchell

People thinking of adding a furry friend to their family may have some common questions about pet adoption.

2 days ago in Education, Local, Local Sports, Sports

Mitchell High School Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Mitchell High School will induct Dan Carlson, Raven (Morgan) Ellwein, Amelia (Rew) Endres and Lonnie Moody into its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with recognition events planned Sept. 11-12.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

South Dakota-Made Feature Film ‘Thread Bound’ Heads to Theaters Sept. 17

South Dakota-made feature film “Thread Bound,” shot on location in Aberdeen, begins its statewide theatrical run Sept. 17, with screenings planned in Mitchell and communities across the state.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Mitchell Events to Honor 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Mitchell will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with two upcoming events, including a Nation of Patriots motorcycle tour ceremony and a 9/11 memorial workout and stair climb.

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13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Sign-ups Open for DWU Blue and White Days Parade

Registration is open for Dakota Wesleyan University’s 2026 Blue and White Days homecoming parade, set for Oct. 10 on Mitchell’s Main Street. Businesses, organizations and clubs can register through Oct. 9.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

South Dakota-Made Feature Film ‘Thread Bound’ Heads to Theaters Sept. 17

South Dakota-made feature film “Thread Bound,” shot on location in Aberdeen, begins its statewide theatrical run Sept. 17, with screenings planned in Mitchell and communities across the state.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Mitchell Events to Honor 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Mitchell will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with two upcoming events, including a Nation of Patriots motorcycle tour ceremony and a 9/11 memorial workout and stair climb.

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14 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.