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3 hours ago in Business, Government
Mitchell to Launch Curbside Compost Collection Service Week of March 30
The City of Mitchell will begin curbside compost collection the week of March 30, offering residents an affordable option for disposing of yard waste.
23 hours ago in Business, Local
Gov. Larry Rhoden Signs Over 200 Bills, Including Airport Expansion and Public Safety Measures
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed more than 200 bills this session, including measures focused on airport expansion, genetic data privacy and public safety protections.
24 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
Mitchell Middle School’s Mass Customized Learning Program Under Review
Mitchell School District officials will hold a public meeting to discuss the future of the Mass Customized Learning program amid declining interest and possible changes.
2 days ago in Business, Government
Burn Ban Reinstated in Davison County With Limited Exceptions Allowed
Davison County officials have reinstated a burn ban until further notice, citing ongoing fire risk. Limited exceptions include residential campfires and properly contained barrel burning in rural areas.
3 days ago in Education, Government
DWU announces winners from Spring 2026 Scholarship Day
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced spring scholarship winners for the class of 2026. 27 high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Spring Scholarship Day on Feb. 20. Students with outstanding academic status, leadership potential and commitment to serving others were invited to campus to meet with faculty, staff and students, or virtually, while exploring opportunities at DWU.
6 days ago in Government, Local
Ken Schlimgen announces candidacy for Mitchell City Council Ward 3
A longtime Mitchell resident and community leader has announced his candidacy for the City Council Ward 3 seat, highlighting decades of experience in the utility industry and a commitment to responsible growth and taxpayer stewardship.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
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