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40 minutes ago in Local

When Should You Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey? A Guide for Mitchell Cooks

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can you also write an except? With Thanksgiving approaching Nov. 26, Mitchell cooks should plan ahead for turkey thawing. Use this weight-based guide to find out when to move your frozen turkey to the refrigerator.

can you also write an except? With Thanksgiving approaching Nov. 26, Mitchell cooks should plan ahead for turkey thawing. Use this weight-based guide to find out when to move your frozen turkey to the refrigerator.

2 hours ago in Local

Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Watch Near Mitchell

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Mitchell-area skywatchers have a chance to see Northern Taurid meteors overnight Nov. 11-12. Here is when to watch and what to expect.

Mitchell-area skywatchers have a chance to see Northern Taurid meteors overnight Nov. 11-12. Here is when to watch and what to expect.

4 hours ago in Government, Local

John Thune Honors Veterans, Highlights South Dakota Military Service

Senate Majority Leader John Thune thanked America’s veterans in Senate floor remarks, reflecting on two South Dakota deployment ceremonies and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

6 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Mitchell readers: Get lifetime stock research tools and an AI coach for $47.99

Research stocks with buy, sell, hold and avoid ratings, plus an OpenAI-powered coach. Sterling Stock Picker is $47.99 with DEAL20 through Nov. 15.

8 hours ago in Election, Government, Local

South Dakota Election Results FAQ: When Do Winners Take Office?

South Dakota’s 2026 election winners begin their next terms in January 2027. Here’s what voters should know about taking office, election certification and the next presidential election.

8 hours ago in Crime, Local

Michael Ottmo Indicted on Manslaughter Charges in Chamberlain Death

Michael Ottmo, 18, of Chamberlain, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault in Dustin Thomas’ death. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 17.

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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

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Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch

Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.

1 day ago in Entertainment

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Mitchell Thursday; Santa Appearance Planned

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will stop at Mitchell’s Corn Palace Thursday morning, with live music, refreshments and appearances by Santa Claus, Smokey Bear and Cornelia.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

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The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

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Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

9 hours ago in National, Trending

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

The size of Democrats' majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.