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6 hours ago in World
UK lawmakers to consider motion to release confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew
The U.K. Parliament on Tuesday will debate calls for greater accountability from a member of the royal family as the arrest of the former Prince Andrew and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein force British society to re-examine its deference to the monarchy.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says
Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
4 days ago in World
Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest
Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
1 week ago in World
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
1 week ago in World
Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.
Lifestyle
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
2 weeks ago in Business, Lifestyle
Freeman Academy to close after 2025-26 school year following corporation vote amid enrollment, budget challenges
Freeman Academy, a private Christian school in Freeman, will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year after a corporation vote. Leaders cited declining enrollment, ongoing deficits and long-term sustainability concerns.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
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2 hours ago in Business, Government
South Dakota Senate passes voter registration bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship
The South Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 175 on Thursday, approving a requirement that people provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The measure cleared the Senate 28-6 and now heads to the House.
3 hours ago in Business, Government
South Dakota Senate rejects disabled veteran property tax exemption increase
South Dakota lawmakers won’t advance a proposal to raise the property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans and some surviving spouses. The state Senate voted 20-14 against Senate Bill 126 on Feb. 20.
3 hours ago in Business, Local
Lakeview short-course funds could roll into 2027 if project is delayed
The Mitchell Golf and Cemetery Board says money budgeted for a planned five-hole short course at Lakeview Golf Course would remain available in 2027 if construction is pushed back. The $1.05 million project is in the design phase, with bidding expected later this year.
1 day ago in Business, Government, People
Mitchell High School marching band performs at Disney World during Florida trip
The Mitchell High School marching band performed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Valentine’s Day, marching down Main Street U.S.A. in front of thousands. The trip included nearly 100 students and is part of a band tradition held about every four years.
1 day ago in Business, Government, Local
Platte-Geddes voters to decide March 3 on $19M school bond for new middle-high building
Platte-Geddes voters will head to the polls March 3 to decide on a $19 million bond issue aimed at replacing the district’s nearly 100-year-old middle and high school facility. District leaders say the current building has outdated systems and space limitations, including for special education.
1 day ago in Business, Government, Local
Travel South Dakota wins 7 HSMAI Adrian Awards for global tourism marketing excellence
Travel South Dakota earned seven HSMAI Adrian Awards — including two “Best of Category” honors — in one of the world’s top travel marketing competitions. The agency was recognized from more than 800 entries for campaigns promoting everything from winter adventure to Sturgis and statewide arts and culture.
Entertainment
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’
You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
Features
Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Radiothon set for Feb. 23 on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT
The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund will hold its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT. Donations support scholarships for seniors at Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School, with prize drawings for pledges.
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