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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

10 hours ago in Business, Election, Government, Local

Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.

10 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Optional black-and-white license plate bill advances in South Dakota Legislature

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A proposal to offer optional solid-color South Dakota license plates — including black with white lettering — is moving through the Legislature, with fees aimed at generating new money for highway maintenance.

14 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Mitchell forecast: Blowing snow Wednesday, then dangerous wind chills into the weekend

Snow expected this weekend in Mitchell South Dakota

Mitchell is looking at snow and blowing snow Wednesday with wind gusts up to 55 mph, followed by a sharp drop into subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills late week.

15 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/21/26

Yesterday's high school basketball results from around the area, DWU Wrestling gets a pair of W's, SDSU hoops tonight and more!