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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl," her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix's Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list. The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in "Chicago," playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.
3 weeks ago in High School,
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 8/13/25
Area Sports Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results: Platte 12, Four Corners 1 2025 Class B State…
Three Dead, One Suspect at Large After Lower Brule Shooting
Authorities are investigating a triple fatal shooting in Lower Brule early Monday morning that left two victims and the suspected gunman dead. A second suspect is in custody, while a third remains at large but is believed to have left the area.
Mitchell School Board Elects Leaders, Approves Purchases and Policy Updates
After a month-long delay, the Mitchell School Board has elected Brittni Flood as president and Shawn Ruml as vice president, securing leadership through July 2026. The board approved a $220,000 boring machine purchase for Mitchell Technical College, bids for two student-built houses, and first readings of updated sexual harassment and weapons policies
New Shops Coming to Mitchell’s Commerce Street
Mitchell’s Commerce Street is set for growth as the Planning Commission approves a project for five new retail shop spaces at 1006 Commerce Street. Each unit will feature a storefront and garage door, providing flexible space for expanding businesses.
Sturgis Rally Tally: More Crashes, Record-Breaking Meth Bust
The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ended with four fatalities and 80 injuries from 66 crashes, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. This year saw an increase in injury crashes but fewer drug arrests compared to previous rallies. Fatal wrecks included single-motorcycle crashes in the Black Hills, a pickup-versus-motorcycle collision near Rapid City, and a police pursuit crash outside Sturgis.
South Dakota Partners With Jeep
Travel South Dakota has partnered with Jeep, Matador Network, and adventurer Forrest Galante to launch Unexpected South Dakota, a three-episode video series showcasing the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Mount Rushmore State.
South Dakota Moves Forward With Plan for New Sioux Falls Prison Site
South Dakota is moving forward with plans for a new state prison in Sioux Falls, securing an option to purchase land in the city’s northeast corner along Benson Road. The proposal, set for review during a special legislative session on September 23rd, would pave the way for a modern correctional facility to replace the aging state penitentiary and address the state’s growing inmate population.
4 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 8/12/25
Area Sports Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results: Parkston (Rays) 5, Dell Rapids (PBR) 3 Kimball/White Lake…
4 weeks ago in College,
DWU Athletics Agrees to New Multi-Year Deal with LiveTicket.tv
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Athletics has agreed to a multiple-year deal with LiveTicket.tv as the exclusive streaming provider for…
Mitchell Term Limits Petition Near Signature Goal
A petition to set term limits for Mitchell’s mayor and city council is just short of qualifying for the ballot. The proposal, backed by Councilman Mike Bathke, would cap officials at three consecutive terms — counting past and current service — potentially changing six of eight council seats by 2027. Supporters say the measure would bring fresh leadership, while opponents argue experience is vital for completing long-term city projects.
Four Arrested in Sturgis Rally Child Exploitation Sting
Four South Dakota men were arrested during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in a multi-agency child exploitation sting. Investigators say each suspect was caught attempting to meet someone they believed was a 14-year-old girl. The operation, led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with local, state, and federal partners, is part of the DOJ’s Project Safe Childhood initiative.
Mitchell School Board to Revisit Leadership Vote
The Mitchell Board of Education will once again attempt to elect a president and vice president after a July vote deadlocked between current president Brittni Flood and member Terry Aslesen. Business manager Craig Bruening has been leading meetings in the interim.
Sioux Falls Weighs Ban on Public Encampments
The Sioux Falls City Council is set to vote on an ordinance banning tents and encampments in public spaces, a move that could impact the city’s homeless population. Officials say camps, including hidden sites along the Big Sioux River, are on the rise.
Naloxone Distribution Expands to Sturgis and Tribal Communities
South Dakota nonprofit Emily’s Hope is expanding its statewide effort to prevent opioid overdoses by installing naloxone distribution boxes in public locations. Since May 2024, kits containing naloxone, gloves, and recovery resources have been placed from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and now Sturgis.
Mayor Says Sioux Falls Can’t Block State’s Immigration Enforcement Plan
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city has no legal power to block Governor Larry Rhoden’s Operation: Prairie Thunder, a state-led immigration enforcement initiative in partnership with ICE.
SD Joins Multi-State Effort to Curb Robocalls
South Dakota is cracking down on illegal robocalls as part of a new multi-state effort, Operation Robocall Roundup. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that nearly 40 telecom companies have received warning letters urging them to block unlawful calls linked to scams.
