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13 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show Returns to Mitchell Sept. 18-20

The 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show returns to Mitchell Sept. 18-20, 2026, with three days of activities, including a Main Street cruise, car show and awards. Organizers are reminding participants that registration will be held at Cadwell Park this year.

13 hours ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Seeks Tips in Corsica Main Street Business Break-in

Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who forced entry into a Main Street business in Corsica and attempted to steal several items in July.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

UPDATED: College Football Returns: DWU Home Opener Leads Big Weekend for South Dakota Fans

Dakota Wesleyan hosts Doane in its 2026 home opener Saturday in Mitchell, while SDSU, USD, Augustana and USF highlight a busy college football weekend for South Dakota fans.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Labor Day Weekend in Mitchell: Local Events and Tips for a Memorable Holiday

Looking for things to do in Mitchell over Labor Day weekend? From the Palace City Farmers Market to Dakota Wesleyan football and volleyball, here are four local events plus tips for enjoying the unofficial end of summer.

2 days ago in Government

South Dakota Submits SNAP Waiver to Exclude Soft Drinks From Eligible Purchases

South Dakota has asked the federal government for permission to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase soft drinks.

3 days ago in Local

SDDOT Updates on Highway 38 Near Mitchell, Platte-Winner Bridge, and Highway 46 in Wagner

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released updates on major highway projects near Mitchell, Wagner and the Platte-Winner Bridge.

Entertainment

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup Returns to Sioux Falls

The Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup returns to Sioux Falls Sept. 25-27, bringing top PRCA athletes to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center to compete for $1.5 million and a final opportunity to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo.

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show Returns to Mitchell Sept. 18-20

The 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show returns to Mitchell Sept. 18-20, 2026, with three days of activities, including a Main Street cruise, car show and awards. Organizers are reminding participants that registration will be held at Cadwell Park this year.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Labor Day Weekend in Mitchell: Local Events and Tips for a Memorable Holiday

Looking for things to do in Mitchell over Labor Day weekend? From the Palace City Farmers Market to Dakota Wesleyan football and volleyball, here are four local events plus tips for enjoying the unofficial end of summer.

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15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.