Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.
The South Dakota State Fair will welcome the 66th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention to Huron in July 2026, bringing participants from across the U.S. and Canada for a week of outdoor activities, education, and entertainment.
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The Area Community Theater in Mitchell will welcome about 280 students for a private matinee of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas, providing local youth with free access to live theater through a community-supported arts initiative.
A 43-year-old man from Fort Thompson has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Community leaders in Corsica are urgently working to preserve senior care services after Sanford Health announced it will close the town’s Good Samaritan Society nursing home on Nov. 30. The closure affects 43 residents and 68 employees in Douglas County’s only remaining long-term care facility.
The Mitchell Kernels volleyball team made its first State Tournament appearance since 2018, completing a remarkable turnaround under longtime head coach Deb Thill. The Kernels surged through the SoDak 16 and closed the season with an eighth-place finish in Class AA.
A South Dakota holiday message highlights gratitude for family, service members, first responders, and the hardworking farmers and ranchers who support communities across the state. The reflection encourages residents to focus on what matters most as the holiday season begins.
Emily’s Hope is expanding its Post-Overdose Response Team into Yankton County, offering free, confidential support and naloxone to people who survive an overdose. The program partners with local health and public safety agencies to connect residents with treatment, recovery resources and ongoing follow-up.
