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Sports Roundup: Friday 10/10/25
Area Sports Tonight’s Football Games + one Final Score (7pm starts) Parkston 66, Wolsey-Wessington 16 Sioux Falls Christian @ Bridgerwater-Emery/Ethan…
Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set for Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3:30…
The 437 Project Surpasses $1 Million in Donations for South Dakota’s Helpline Center
The 437 Project has raised more than $322,000 this year for the Helpline Center, bringing its total donations to over $1 million in just four years.
South Dakota Parole Absconders Drop Below 100, Corrections Officials Say
South Dakota corrections officials report a major public safety milestone as the number of parole absconders statewide falls from 486 to just 97 as of October 1. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko credits the Department of Corrections’ Absconder Apprehension Unit and its partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service.
Hitchcock Park in Mitchell Set for $100K in Upgrades Pending City Council Approval
Mitchell’s largest park is getting a makeover in 2026, pending final city council approval. More than $100,000 is earmarked for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lighting around the Aquatic Center pool, concrete for basketball courts, event power outlets, and new sunshade structures.
South Dakota State Fair Foundation Launches First-Ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo in Huron
The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has launched the first-ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo at the Dakota Events Complex in Huron.
Peaceful Pines Senior Living to Break Ground on New Mitchell Facility Overlooking Lake Mitchell
A new senior living community is coming to Mitchell, South Dakota. Peaceful Pines Senior Living, in partnership with JTZ Properties, will host a public groundbreaking for its newest facility overlooking Lake Mitchell on Wednesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at 350 North Harmon Drive.
. Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced new legislation aimed at ending government shutdowns.
Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students
The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
2 weeks ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
2 weeks ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."
Trial of Joseph Hoek Moved to Pennington County After Deputy’s Death
A South Dakota circuit court has ordered the trial of Joseph Hoek to be moved from Moody County to Pennington County.
AG Marty Jackley Praises Trump’s Nomination of Dan Satterlee as South Dakota U.S. Marshal
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dan Satterlee, director of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), to serve as the state’s next U.S. Marshal.
Mitchell Sells Final Mobile Home at City-Owned Park for $100
The city of Mitchell has officially sold the last mobile home at its city-owned trailer park. At Wednesday’s auction, only one bid was made — local resident Dan Ries purchased the three-bedroom mobile home for $100 and plans to relocate it to the Phoenix Community Mobile Home Park.
Mitchell Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge in Domestic Violence Case
A Mitchell man has pleaded guilty to a reduced felony in connection with a violent domestic assault earlier this year. Court records show 30-year-old Tanner Pickner admitted to violating a restraining order, a Class Six felony reduced from an aggravated assault by strangulation charge.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.
