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1 hour ago in Election, Government, Local

When Do Davison County’s 2026 Election Results Become Official?

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Election night totals are unofficial. Davison County commissioners are scheduled to canvass the Nov. 3 general election at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Mitchell.

Election night totals are unofficial. Davison County commissioners are scheduled to canvass the Nov. 3 general election at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Mitchell.

2 hours ago in Business, Local

Veteran Small Business Roundtables Set for Watertown and Philip

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Free rural veteran small business roundtables in Watertown and Philip will give veterans, service members and military spouses an opportunity to discuss business ownership with SBA and USDA officials.

Free rural veteran small business roundtables in Watertown and Philip will give veterans, service members and military spouses an opportunity to discuss business ownership with SBA and USDA officials.

3 hours ago in Election, Government, Local

South Dakota Recognizes Election Workers, Urges Patience at Polls

South Dakota is recognizing election workers for their service while reminding voters to remain patient during potential delays at the polls.

5 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Planning a getaway from Mitchell? Babbel lifetime access is $159

From a winter getaway to a future overseas adventure, Mitchell travelers can prepare with Babbel. New U.S. users get all 14 languages for $159 with code LEARN through Nov. 8.

5 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Refurbished MacBook Air deal gives Mitchell shoppers a $234.97 option

Mitchell-area readers looking for an everyday laptop can review this refurbished 2018 MacBook Air, including its storage, warranty and one-month VPN offer.

7 hours ago in Local

South Dakota Indian Education Summit Set for Nov. 12 in Pierre

The 2026 South Dakota Indian Education Summit will bring educators to Pierre on Nov. 12, featuring keynote speaker Russell Eagle Bear and sessions focused on Native American student success.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Pumpkin Carving Tips for Halloween in Mitchell, SD

Get ready for Halloween in Mitchell with easy pumpkin carving tips, family-friendly design ideas and ways to light your jack-o’-lantern.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports

Palace City Bison to Play 20 Home Games at Cadwell Park in 2027

The Palace City Bison will play 20 home games at Mitchell’s Cadwell Park during their inaugural 2027 season following approval of a park use agreement.

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8 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

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Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

7 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.