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Government
8 months ago
Nonprofit Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking in Mitchell, Across South Dakota

Call to Freedom, a Sioux Falls-based nonprofit, addressed the Mitchell Lions Club this week to raise awareness about human trafficking in South Dakota. The organization has supported over 1,500 survivors statewide, including at least five in the Mitchell area.

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Crime
8 months ago
Deadly Pine Ridge Stabbing Leads To Two Arrests

A man is dead and two individuals are in custody following a fatal stabbing on the Pine Ridge Reservation. According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, officers discovered the victim with a stab wound on a porch around 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Crime
8 months ago
Former State Worker Sentenced for Failing to Report Fraud at SD Department of Revenue

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the sentencing of Danielle Degenstein (also known as Deegan-Steen), a former Department of Revenue employee, for failing to report a coworker’s fraud. Degenstein pleaded guilty to Misprision of a Felony—a misdemeanor charge—and received one year of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, and court costs.

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Agriculture
8 months ago
Car Theft Decline In Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls police report a decline in car thefts, but recent incidents show the threat remains. Over the weekend, a suspect broke into two apartments, stealing cash and two vehicles—only one of which has been recovered. Authorities reveal that over 80% of stolen cars were left unlocked with keys inside.

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Crime
8 months ago
High-Risk Offender Released Without Supervision

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the release of Glenford Old Lodge, a 35-year-old high-risk sex offender, following the completion of his full sentence for sexual contact without consent in Hughes County.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Sump Pump Reminders

The City of Mitchell would like to remind the citizens to check their sump […]

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Government
8 months ago
Rounds Introduces Standing Rock Chairwoman at Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing

 Janet Alkire testified before the committee on Wednesday afternoon

Lifestyle
8 months ago
MitchellNow.com Offers Free Garage Sale Listings to Help Locals Connect and Declutter

MITCHELL, SD – Spring cleaning just got a whole lot easier. MitchellNow.com, the local […]

Education
8 months ago
Mitchell High School Awards Assembly at the Performing Arts Center

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School students were honored for their achievements and presented with […]

Government
8 months ago
SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES 2025 Q1 SOUTH DAKOTA ECONOMIC REPORT

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson is excited to announce the […]