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Mitchell City Council Debates $1.05M Lakeview Golf Course Short Course Proposal
A plan to revamp Mitchell’s city-owned Lakeview Golf Course faces delays after the city council debated including a new five-hole short course in the 2026 budget.
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Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.
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Pierre Mail Carrier Avoids Prison After Admitting to Stealing Menards Rebates
A Pierre mail carrier, Nicholas Travers, will avoid prison after admitting to stealing Menards rebates. U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte sentenced Travers to one year of unsupervised probation and ordered restitution.
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National Fire Prevention Week: South Dakota Officials Urge Safety Precautions at Home
It’s National Fire Prevention Week across South Dakota. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke detectors, monitor lithium-ion batteries in devices and tools, and never leave cooking unattended.
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Big Sioux River Corridor Bike Trail Expansion Near Lien Park Set to Open by November
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
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Mitchell Area Community Theater Responds After City Council Denies 2026 Funding Request
The Mitchell Area Community Theater is speaking out after the Mitchell City Council denied its request for 2026 subsidy funding.
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Mitchell High Marching Band Perseveres Through Tough Conditions at Iowa Regional Championship
The Mitchell High School marching band is regrouping after a challenging weekend at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Waukee, Iowa.
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South Dakota Supreme Court Hears Black Hawk Sinkhole Lawsuit During October Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is in session this week at the Knudson School of Law in Vermillion for its October term.
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Four Arrested After High-Speed Chase Linked to Rape and Kidnapping in Sturgis
Sturgis police have arrested four people following a high-speed chase tied to the rape and kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl. Authorities say the victim escaped a Sturgis home Monday and reported being sexually assaulted and forced to take illegal drugs.
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Mitchell Prepares for Non-Resident Pheasant Hunting Opener October 18
Mitchell is welcoming hunters from across the country for the non-resident pheasant hunting opener on Saturday, October 18.
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Dakota Wesleyan University Announces 140th Homecoming Parade “Roarin’ Thru the Decades”
Dakota Wesleyan University is preparing for its annual homecoming parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, on Main Street in Mitchell. Celebrating DWU’s 140th anniversary, this year’s parade theme is “Roarin’ Thru the Decades.”
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Senate Leader John Thune Opposes Obamacare Subsidy Deal Amid Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there will be no deals on Obamacare subsidies until the current government shutdown ends, accusing Democrats of holding the federal government “hostage.”
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Yankton County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Aggravated Assault Stabbing
A Yankton County man, Timothy Terrell Wilson, has been sentenced to 25 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with 15 years suspended, following his conviction for aggravated assault.
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Mitchell Teacher Deanell Backlund Receives Prestigious Spirit of Dakota Award
Deanell Backlund, a longtime Mitchell educator, has been honored with the 39th Spirit of Dakota Award, the first recipient from Mitchell.
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Midwest Wellness Institute Expands Mental Health Services with New Downtown Sioux Falls Clinic
A new mental health care option is now available in downtown Sioux Falls. The Midwest Wellness Institute has opened its second Sioux Falls clinic on North Main Avenue, its fourth overall location.
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Sioux Falls Man Arrested After Parking Lot Stabbing on West Bailey Avenue
A 61-year-old Sioux Falls man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old woman during a confrontation in a parking lot on West Bailey Avenue. Police say Allan Lehne demanded payment from the victim before an altercation broke out.
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Rapid City Police Arrest Two After Gunshots and Vehicle Pursuit on Sturgis Road
Rapid City police arrested two individuals Saturday afternoon following multiple gunshots on Sturgis Road. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. after witnesses reported a dispute and gunfire. No injuries occurred, but shell casings were recovered.
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Mitchell City Council to Review $50K Retail Study Proposal from Retail Strategies
The Mitchell City Council will meet Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study proposed by Alabama-based Retail Strategies, which helps cities attract new businesses using consumer shopping data. Mayor Jordan Hanson says a single business generating $2.5 million in sales could cover the study’s cost through city sales tax in its first year.
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Mitchell High Students Launch KRNL-TV Series Highlighting Community and School Stories
Mitchell High School students are taking the lead in media with a new project called KRNL-TV. Guided by teacher Leslie Rylance and produced in partnership with the Mitchell Republic, the series showcases student perspectives and community stories. The first episode, covering homecoming events, is available on the Mitchell Republic Facebook page.
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Deadly Lincoln County Crash: Passenger Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Jeep Rolls
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Lincoln County Saturday night after a Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the center line on 275th Street north of Lennox, went into a ditch, and rolled.
