College
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Sports Roundup: Friday 9/12/25

Area Sports Tonight’s Football Games Custer @ Madison at 6pm Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy @ Gayville-Volin […]

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Opinion
2 weeks ago
Thune Reflects on 24th Anniversary of 9/11

“[M]y thoughts and prayers on this anniversary remain with those who still bear the […]

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Crime
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Huron Contractor Sentenced For Defrauding Customers

PIERRE, S.D.  (MITCHELLNOW)  – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Huron […]

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Government
2 weeks ago
New DEA Regional Chief Targets Sinaloa Cartel’s Grip on Midwest

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has appointed Dustin Gillespie as the new Special Agent in Charge of the Omaha Region, a territory deeply impacted by drug trafficking networks. Gillespie, who previously served along the Southwest Border, brings firsthand experience in fighting international cartels.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Secretary of State Monae Johnson Announces Reelection Bid

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has officially announced she will seek a second term in office. Johnson says she wants more time to complete several key projects, including upgrades to the state’s voter registration system and improvements to South Dakota’s business services platform.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Homeowners Face Costly Battle as Emerald Ash Borer Decimates Trees

The Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Sioux Falls is reaching a costly stage for homeowners. City officials estimate more than 65,000 ash trees on private property will need to be removed as they become dangerously brittle and unsafe. The city has authority to take down hazardous trees and bill homeowners, with removal costs ranging from several thousand up to $10,000 per tree.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Council Approves $207M Budget

The Sioux Falls City Council has approved the 2026 city budget, allocating nearly $207 million in general fund spending. This marks the final budget for City Councilor Curt Soehl, who noted the difficulty of balancing revenues and expenses amid economic uncertainty. Council members adopted several amendments to restore funding cuts from the original plan, including swimming pool hours, library hours, and economic development programs.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Emily’s Hope Expands Prevention Curriculum to Middle Schools

Emily’s Hope, a South Dakota nonprofit, is expanding its K–8 substance use prevention curriculum to schools nationwide for the 2025–26 school year. The evidence-based program now includes middle school lessons on peer pressure, brain development, social media safety, and naloxone awareness.

Sports
2 weeks ago
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather.
The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.

record
2 weeks ago
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch’s London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year.

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