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2 weeks ago

Mitchell City Council to Weigh $50K Retail Study Proposal Aimed at Boosting Local Business Growth

The Mitchell City Council meets Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study from Alabama-based Retail Strategies, a firm that recruits new stores using consumer tracking data. Mayor Jordan Hanson argues the investment could pay off quickly, noting one business generating $2.5 million in annual sales would cover the study’s cost through tax revenue.

2 weeks ago

Fatal Train and Pickup Crash Near Woonsocket Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A tragic train collision near Woonsocket, South Dakota, left one man dead and another injured Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a 2012 Ford F-350 pickup became stuck on the tracks at 399 Avenue and 237 Street when it was struck by a BNSF train around 4:39 p.m

3 weeks ago

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.

3 weeks ago

Longfellow Elementary Students Raise $17,212, Douse Mitchell Mayor in Paint Celebration

Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell raised $17,212 in a school raffle, celebrating by spraying teachers and Mayor Jordan Hanson with watercolor paint.

3 weeks ago

South Dakota Launches Summer Police Certification Course Prioritizing Tribal Recruits

South Dakota’s new summer police academy gives tribal recruits priority, helping officers train closer to home while lawmakers consider added protections.

3 weeks ago

Rooster Roundup Pheasant Hunt Supports Team Buche Cares

The Rooster Roundup guided pheasant hunt in Dallas raised funds for Team Buche Cares, supporting food security and fresh produce in tribal and rural areas.

3 weeks ago

South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson Pushes Eliminate Shutdowns Act Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Federal shutdown threatens 12,000 South Dakota workers and national parks. Rep. Dusty Johnson backs Eliminate Shutdowns Act to prevent future crises.

3 weeks ago

Olivet Man Indicted on Multiple Felony Sex Crimes Involving 13-Year-Old Girl

A 35-year-old Olivet man, Jacob Constant, faces multiple felony sex crime charges, including rape and incest, after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

3 weeks ago

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

3 weeks ago

South Dakota State Fair in Huron Brings in Over $265K in Collections, $3.2M in Visitor Spending

South Dakota’s state fair in Huron concluded successfully, generating over $265,000 in collections.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell School District Reports Slight Enrollment Decline, Elementary Numbers Increase

The Mitchell School District reports a minor drop in overall enrollment for 2025, with approximately 2,600 students, down from 2,640 in 2024, according to Superintendent Joe Childs.

3 weeks ago

Lake Andes Woman Sentenced for Dollar General Break-In, Theft and Property Damage

A 26-year-old Lake Andes woman has been sentenced after admitting to breaking into a Dollar General store last March. Magdalene Silk pleaded guilty to felony property damage after stealing cigarettes and beer and causing thousands in damages.

3 weeks ago

Family Dispute in Central Sioux Falls Turns Deadly; Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested

Sioux Falls police say a family argument ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when 70-year-old James Lipscomb died from stab wounds.

3 weeks ago

Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.

3 weeks ago

Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.

3 weeks ago

Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted on 50 Counts of Distribution of Child Pornography

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has been indicted on 50 felony counts…

3 weeks ago

Senator John Thune Blames Democrats as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke out as the federal government entered a shutdown, attributing the impasse to Democrats’ far-left demands. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a Republican shutdown. Government operations will remain closed until Congress approves a new funding bill, Thune told Bret Baier of Fox News.

3 weeks ago

Sioux Falls Thrive Shuts Down Operations Amid Funding Shortfalls; Programs Continue With Other Organizations

Sioux Falls Thrive, known for its work in food security, affordable housing, and youth enrichment, is closing operations.

3 weeks ago

South Dakota Lawmakers Approve $650 Million Sioux Falls Prison; Lawmaker Urges Study of North Dakota’s System

South Dakota lawmakers approved funding for a $650 million prison in Sioux Falls, but State Rep. Mike Derby suggests studying North Dakota’s system.

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