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7 minutes ago in Election, Government, Local

NBC News Projects Mike Rounds To Win South Dakota U.S. Senate Race

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NBC News projects Mike Rounds will defeat independent Brian Bengs in South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, securing a third term.

NBC News projects Mike Rounds will defeat independent Brian Bengs in South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, securing a third term.

14 minutes ago in Election, Local

NBC News Projects Larry Rhoden To Win South Dakota Governor Race

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NBC News projects Larry Rhoden will defeat Dan Ahlers in South Dakota’s 2026 governor election. Vote counting continues, and results remain unofficial.

NBC News projects Larry Rhoden will defeat Dan Ahlers in South Dakota’s 2026 governor election. Vote counting continues, and results remain unofficial.

49 minutes ago in Election, Government

Marty Jackley Projected to Win South Dakota U.S. House Race in 2026

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Republican Marty Jackley is projected to defeat Democrat Nikki Gronli for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Republican Marty Jackley is projected to defeat Democrat Nikki Gronli for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.

6 hours ago in Local

Thanksgiving Travel 2026: How Mitchell Families Can Prepare Now

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 26, 2026. Mitchell-area families can prepare for holiday travel now by checking vehicles, packing emergency supplies and making flexible plans.

8 hours ago in Election, Government, Local

When Do Davison County’s 2026 Election Results Become Official?

Election night totals are unofficial. Davison County commissioners are scheduled to canvass the Nov. 3 general election at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Mitchell.

9 hours ago in Business, Local

Veteran Small Business Roundtables Set for Watertown and Philip

Free rural veteran small business roundtables in Watertown and Philip will give veterans, service members and military spouses an opportunity to discuss business ownership with SBA and USDA officials.

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Pumpkin Carving Tips for Halloween in Mitchell, SD

Get ready for Halloween in Mitchell with easy pumpkin carving tips, family-friendly design ideas and ways to light your jack-o’-lantern.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports

Palace City Bison to Play 20 Home Games at Cadwell Park in 2027

The Palace City Bison will play 20 home games at Mitchell’s Cadwell Park during their inaugural 2027 season following approval of a park use agreement.

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7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

14 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.