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3 days ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Foodies rejoice! It’s National Donut Day
Friday is National Donut Day. At least one bakery in Mitchell is celebrating.
Several Area Students Earn College Scholarships
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A host of area students have recently been awarded scholarships to help with tuition at…
4 days ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
4 days ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
4 days ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
Runoff Absentee Voting for GOP Governor’s Race Starts On June 12
Anyone who voted absentee in the primary this week will be mailed out a ballot for the runoff by their county auditor.
Highway 38 Near Mitchell Set to Close Next Week For Months-Long Construction Project
Twelve miles of Highway 38 east of Mitchell will be closed until November for construction.
Local Blood Banks Urgently Looking for New Donors
LifeServe Blood Center says supplies are dangerously low at a time of the year when they are needed most. LifeServe has a location in Mitchell where donors can give blood.
4 days ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week
South Dakota's drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.
4 days ago in World
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.
4 days ago in High School,
Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School State Softball Begins Today + A Heavy Slate of Amateur Baseball Tomorrow
State Tournament action begins today for Class A, AA & B high school softball teams, Amateur baseball slate for tomorrow night, Twins shutout by White Sox in final game of the series, Lynx in search of sixth-straight win in game vs Valkyries tonight and the Knicks take Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on the road.
Social Mixer, Awards Show Thursday night at Pepsi Theatre
A social mixer is open to the public Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Immediately after, guests can head inside the Pepsi Theatre for the annual A.C.T. Awards show.
City of Mitchell Introduces New Report and Connect App
The City of Mitchell is trying to make it easier for residents to submit service requests through their cell phone.
5 days ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
5 days ago in Sports
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
5 days ago in Sports
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
