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24 hours ago in Business, Local
New Mitchell Business Plaza Advances After Planning Commission Approval
A new commercial development on Mitchell's west side is moving forward after receiving Planning Commission approval. The proposed Wheel In Business Plaza expansion would add seven business suites at the corner of West Elm Avenue and South Iowa Street.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Local
4-H Appreciation Days: Sanborn County | Audio
Sanborn County 4-H Achievement Days highlighted the hard work and creativity of local youth as members exhibited livestock, static projects and other accomplishments developed throughout the year.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Meade County Sheriff Hosts Law Enforcement Appreciation BBQ During Sturgis Rally | Audio
The annual Law Enforcement Appreciation BBQ recognized the service of first responders working the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally while raising money for Meade County Cares, which supports local children and law enforcement families in need.
2 days ago in Local, Local Sports
Parkston Throws Historic No-Hitter as State Amateur Baseball Tournament Reaches Quarterfinals
The South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament at Cadwell Park advanced into the second round Monday, highlighted by Parkston's combined no-hitter and Dell Rapids PBR earning a quarterfinal berth.
6 days ago in Local, Local Sports
Parkston, Kimball-White Lake Advance on Opening Night of State Amateur Baseball Tournament | Audio
Parkston outlasted Elk Point in a 12-inning thriller, while Kimball-White Lake rolled past Valley Springs on the opening night of the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament at Cadwell Park. Both teams advance to a second-round matchup Sunday evening.
6 days ago in Education, Local
Mitchell Public Schools to Offer Free Early Childhood Screening Aug. 26-27
Mitchell Public Schools is offering free early childhood developmental screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who live in the Mitchell School District. Appointments are available Aug. 26-27 and must be scheduled in advance.
Entertainment
34 minutes ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
49 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Blink-182’s Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after
The inferno rages onscreen three minutes into " Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear." Dashcam footage lifted from a police car shows the blaze: It's 2008, and Barker has survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four others did not.
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