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48 minutes ago in Lifestyle

When Does Fall Start in Mitchell? 4 Things to Know About the 2026 Autumnal Equinox

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Fall equinox

Fall officially begins in Mitchell, South Dakota, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Here are four things to know about the autumnal equinox, including its exact time and why day and night aren't really equal.

49 minutes ago in Business

Applications Open for 2027 South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition

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The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Governor's Giant Vision Competition. All applications must be submitted by January 18, 2027.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

DWU Host Starry Saturday Event

Saturday, September 19, 2026, DWU will host a unique astronomy event in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center from 7 to 8:30.

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Prepare Your Mitchell Home for Cooler Fall Weather

September is a good time for Mitchell homeowners to tackle fall maintenance before colder temperatures arrive. From checking the furnace to cleaning gutters and preparing outdoor plumbing, a few projects now can help get homes ready for late fall and winter.

3 days ago in Government

Davison County to Hold Special Meeting on Half-Cent Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.

3 days ago in Government, Local

Governor Rhoden Honors POW/MIA with Recognition Day

Governor Larry Rhoden recognizes September 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

DWU Host Starry Saturday Event

Saturday, September 19, 2026, DWU will host a unique astronomy event in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center from 7 to 8:30.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

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Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

3 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.