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13 hours ago in Local, Sports

From Mitchell to Mount Vernon, Emilee Fox and Macy Miller Carry Local Basketball Legacy Forward at SDSU

Mount Vernon native Emilee Fox and former Mitchell Kernel standout Macy Stanage are carrying their hometown basketball roots into another season at South Dakota State University, where Fox continues to shine on the court and Stanage helps guide the Jackrabbits from the sidelines.

15 hours ago in Local, Roads & Traffic

Mitchell’s First Roundabout to Open After Oct. 30 Ribbon Cutting

Mitchell’s first roundabout at West 23rd Avenue and North Ohlman Street will open immediately following a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Brings Hope and Support to Mitchell

Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers Mitchell residents a reminder to “think pink” through healthy habits, recommended screenings and support for neighbors facing breast cancer.

16 hours ago in Local

When Are Kids Ready to Trick-or-Treat Without Parents in Mitchell?

For Mitchell families, deciding when children can trick-or-treat with friends depends on maturity, neighborhood conditions and a clear plan for staying in touch.

17 hours ago in Local

South Dakota Receives First $9 Million From Meta Settlement

South Dakota has received its first $9 million payment from a Meta settlement expected to bring the state $52 million over 10 years. Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging lawmakers to use the money to strengthen education

18 hours ago in Local

St. John Paul II Elementary Unveils Defenders Mascot, Honors Catholic Education in Mitchell

St. John Paul II Elementary unveiled its Defenders mascot during an Oct. 22 celebration that also highlighted a new digital display preserving Mitchell’s Catholic education history.

Entertainment

23 hours ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

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23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

23 hours ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."