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17 hours ago in Crime, Government
Mitchell Residents Warned About Rise in Scam Calls and Texts Across South Dakota
Residents in Mitchell and across South Dakota are being urged to stay alert as scam calls, fake text messages and online fraud attempts continue to increase in 2026.
19 hours ago in Government, Local
Proposed Legacy Pointe Apartment Project Advances in Mitchell
A proposed 38-unit apartment complex overlooking Lake Mitchell moved closer to construction after the Mitchell Planning Commission recommended approval of a new Tax Increment District tied to the Legacy Pointe development along North Harmon Drive.
Mitchell Ice Arena to Receive $1.7 Million in Facility Upgrades
The Mitchell Ice Arena will receive $1.7 million in upgrades, including roof repairs, improved drainage and additional parking as officials work to permanently fix long-standing leak issues at the facility.
3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Local
Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chef Louie’s Revival
Chef Louie’s, one of Mitchell’s most iconic restaurants, is officially making its return. The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Connect Mitchell Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 for the new steakhouse location along the Highway 37 bypass.
3 days ago in Local
5th Avenue Closure Scheduled for Street, Utility Improvements Beginning May 11
A section of 5th Avenue will close Monday morning for ongoing street and utility improvements. Drivers are advised to avoid the construction area between Burr and Kittridge and use alternate routes.
6 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local
South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force as Dry Conditions Worsen
Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment
20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes
Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know
Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027
Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander
Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House
Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé
Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.
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