Mayor Hanson is inviting community members to apply for a spot on the 1st Avenue Development Review Committee. The eight-member committee will be responsible for evaluating proposals from developers and recommending the best plan to the City Council. Interested individuals must submit an interest form by July 15, 2025, to be considered for appointment.
A mistrial was declared at the Minnehaha County Courthouse after an ICE arrest disrupted proceedings last Friday, raising serious concerns from the Public Defender’s Office about trust in the justice system. The arrest—made in front of jurors, a witness’s wife, and infant—led the judge to immediately halt the trial.
South Dakota is mourning the loss of football great Doug Eggers, a Wagner native and former NFL linebacker who passed away at age 93. A standout at South Dakota State University, Eggers went on to play five seasons with the Baltimore Colts, sharing the field with legends like Johnny Unitas.
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has announced the start of the state’s routine voter list maintenance process, which occurs every odd-numbered year. The update helps keep voter rolls accurate by removing individuals who have moved, passed away, or are no longer eligible to vote.
Scam alerts are on the rise across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, with officials warning residents about fake messages impersonating the DMV and law enforcement. These phishing scams—via text and email—often falsely claim legal violations and demand immediate payment.
South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force has narrowed its search for the next men’s state prison to three locations: near Mitchell, near Worthing, or on existing state-owned land.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is making it easier than ever to renew your driver’s license with a new online video tutorial.
Feeding South Dakota is facing a critical food shortage after sudden federal funding cuts slashed USDA support, reducing its inventory by 14%—equivalent to 1.25 million lost meals annually. The nonprofit reports a $2.5 million impact, including the loss of nearly 150,000 meals in April alone.
A Sioux Falls woman, Margaret Spears-Pederson, has been indicted on a grand theft charge for allegedly stealing between $100,000 and $500,000 from 16 victims in Codington County between 2023 and 2025.
Mitchell is a potential location for South Dakota’s new $600 million state prison, and local leaders are seeking public input. The Mitchell Area Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce will host a series of public forums, including an in-person event at Mitchell Tech on June 17, a virtual forum on June 18, and a community debate at Dakota Wesleyan on June 24.
