College
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Sports Roundup: Friday 10/10/25

Area Sports Tonight’s Football Games + one Final Score (7pm starts) Parkston 66, Wolsey-Wessington […]

Education
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Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set […]

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Lifestyle
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The 437 Project Surpasses $1 Million in Donations for South Dakota’s Helpline Center

The 437 Project has raised more than $322,000 this year for the Helpline Center, bringing its total donations to over $1 million in just four years.

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Government
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South Dakota Parole Absconders Drop Below 100, Corrections Officials Say

South Dakota corrections officials report a major public safety milestone as the number of parole absconders statewide falls from 486 to just 97 as of October 1. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko credits the Department of Corrections’ Absconder Apprehension Unit and its partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Lifestyle
6 days ago
Hitchcock Park in Mitchell Set for $100K in Upgrades Pending City Council Approval

Mitchell’s largest park is getting a makeover in 2026, pending final city council approval. More than $100,000 is earmarked for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lighting around the Aquatic Center pool, concrete for basketball courts, event power outlets, and new sunshade structures.

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Government
6 days ago
South Dakota State Fair Foundation Launches First-Ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo in Huron

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has launched the first-ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo at the Dakota Events Complex in Huron.

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Government
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Peaceful Pines Senior Living to Break Ground on New Mitchell Facility Overlooking Lake Mitchell

A new senior living community is coming to Mitchell, South Dakota. Peaceful Pines Senior Living, in partnership with JTZ Properties, will host a public groundbreaking for its newest facility overlooking Lake Mitchell on Wednesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at 350 North Harmon Drive.

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Government
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. Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced new legislation aimed at ending government shutdowns.

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Government
6 days ago
Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students

The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.

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Government
6 days ago
Trial of Joseph Hoek Moved to Pennington County After Deputy’s Death

A South Dakota circuit court has ordered the trial of Joseph Hoek to be moved from Moody County to Pennington County.