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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces California Man Sentenced To Prison, Ordered to Pay $325,000 Restitution for Internet Scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that Chao Zheng, a 30-year-old California man, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $325,000 in restitution for his role in a large-scale internet scam. Zheng pleaded guilty to Aiding and Abetting Grand Theft by Deception in connection to the theft of $325,000 from a Lawrence County couple.

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Government
1 year ago
Operation Round-Up® Awards $12,800 to Community Projects

Small change is making a big impact through Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up® program, which recently awarded $12,800 in community grants. The funding supports local projects that strengthen and enrich area communities.

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Government
1 year ago
Lincoln County Tops List for New State Prison; Mitchell Site Ranks Fourth

A new site analysis ranks Lincoln County as the top location for South Dakota’s proposed men’s prison, according to a report by Arrington Watkins Architects.

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Government
1 year ago
First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in South Dakota

South Dakota has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, involving an adult in Meade County who tested positive after returning from international travel. The individual visited urgent care centers in Rapid City and Sturgis on May 28 and 29, prompting a public health alert.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota Loses Millions In Federal COVID Relief Funding

South Dakota is facing a $23 million loss in federal funding, largely from expiring COVID-19 relief programs, according to the Bureau of Finance Management.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Black Hills Energy Announces Summer Power Shut Offs To Prevent Wildfires

Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.

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Crime
1 year ago
Fatal Crash Near Humboldt Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

A deadly crash near Humboldt, South Dakota, early Saturday morning left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle traveling south on 457th Avenue ran a stop sign at Highway 38 around 1:30 a.m.

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Weather
1 year ago
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.

High School
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 6/3/25

Mitchell The Lady Kernels will have State Tournament competition for a second day in […]

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Opinion
1 year ago
Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]