Entertainment
3 months ago
Mike Love celebrates Brian Wilson and George Clinton shines at 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Beach Boys’ Mike Love was inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night, just one day after it was announced that his inimitable bandmate Brian Wilson…

Music
3 months ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that flocked to Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday to watch Game 4 of the…

Entertainment
3 months ago
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter’s takes the spotlight

The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after…

Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 6/13/25

Area Sports Amateur Baseball Game Results Pony Hills League: Four Corners 7, Winner Demons […]

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Local
3 months ago
South Dakota Joins Lawsuit to Block 23andMe Data Sale

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal effort to stop 23andMe from selling users’ genetic data without explicit consent. The company, currently facing bankruptcy, is reportedly considering the sale of personal genetic information as part of a potential buyout.

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Government
3 months ago
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Milbank, Quarantine Expands

South Dakota officials have confirmed the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) to Milbank, prompting the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand its quarantine zone to include Grant County.

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Entertainment
3 months ago
Courtyard Concerts Return to Downtown Mitchell This Summer

Downtown Mitchell is alive with music once again as the popular Courtyard Concerts series returns for its second season. Hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, the free outdoor concert series kicks off Friday with a performance by Dyna-Mite and the Romeos from noon to 1 p.m. across from the Corn Palace.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Budget Cuts Mean Less Funding for Non-Profits

Sioux Falls city officials are preparing for tighter financial times, with local non-profits bracing for reduced funding in next year’s budget. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett attributes the leaner proposal to property tax reform, which has limited available revenue.

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Government
3 months ago
Lakeview Golf Course Eyes Major Renovations

Mitchell’s Lakeview Golf Course is set for a major transformation, as the city’s Golf and Cemetery Board approves a $4.44 million renovation plan aimed at revitalizing the popular course. Proposed for the 2026 city budget, the upgrades include a redesigned hole No. 14, a new par-3 short course, and over $500,000 in additional capital improvements.

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Government
3 months ago
Mitchell Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Prison Proposal

Tensions ran high at Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting as roughly 50 Mitchell residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed state prison site near the city. Community members expressed fears about safety, increased traffic, potential drug smuggling, and negative impacts on Mitchell’s identity.

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