South Dakota drought state climatologist Laura Edwards SDSU Extension drought conditions moisture levels summer weather moderate drought rainfall snow melt agriculture impact water resources weather outlook
Farm
7 months ago
Drought Conditions Forecasted For Improvement

A state climatologist is cautiously optimistic about South Dakota’s drought conditions as summer approaches. Laura Edwards, with SDSU Extension, highlighted that recent rain and snow have come at a crucial time, allowing the soil to absorb moisture and retain it as the snow melts.

Congressman Dusty Johnson South Dakota House continuing resolution bill Senate budget inaction September 30 government shutdown deadline U.S. government funding debate Dusty Johnson Yankton remarks South Dakota political news federal budget extension Congress Washington budget impasse Republican Friends meeting Yankton
Government
7 months ago
County Official Weighs In On Rhoden’s Homeowners Tax Relief Program

A county official is providing further clarity on Governor Rhoden’s homeowner tax relief proposal. In March, Governor Rhoden signed Senate Bill 216, which imposes a three-percent cap on the increase of owner-occupied property assessments through 2030.

Governor Larry Rhoden executive order South Dakota fuel shortage response Midwest fuel supply crisis Fuel delivery exemption South Dakota Gasoline and diesel transport rules Ethanol and propane delivery extension Federal driving hour suspension Emergency fuel transport order South Dakota fuel logistics June 2025 Executive order fuel trucking Fuel shortage June 2025 Midwest Propane and fuel delivery regulation Rhoden extends delivery exemption
Government
7 months ago
Rhoden Continues “Open For Opportunity Tour”

Governor Rhoden continued his “Open for Opportunity” tour on Thursday, visiting Sioux Falls to engage with POET Biofuels, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in sustainable energy solutions.

College
7 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 4/4/25

The Kernel varsity boys tennis team will have their first meet today. They will […]

Mitchell Planning Commission Davison County landowners South Dakota property tax property plat merger tax reduction attempts Leah Vissia Equalization Director Jim Taylor State’s Attorney Mitchell Republic report agricultural land exemption South Dakota tax law property assessment disputes Board of Equalization appeals
Government
7 months ago
Special Event Permit Applications scheduled for the Monday, April 7th, 2025, City Council Meeting

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell received the following applications below for special events. […]

South Dakota Driver License Exam Station Sioux Falls driver’s license office move New exam station Sioux Falls 1501 South Highline Drive DMV Russell and Kiwanis DMV closing Driver license appointments Sioux Falls South Dakota DPS location change Sioux Falls DMV relocation Schedule driver license exam SD South Dakota road test location June 2025 DMV changes Sioux Falls Driver services South Dakota
Government
7 months ago
Sen. Rounds Co-Sponsors Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds has joined a bipartisan effort to ensure […]

Firesteel Park Lake Mitchell dredging Lake Mitchell sediment dumping site Mitchell City Council dredging project Kogel Archeological Consulting survey cultural resources survey Mitchell SD phosphorus nitrogen sediment Lake Mitchell Firesteel Park construction plan Lake Mitchell jetty open 2025 Mitchell SD lake access improvements Lake Mitchell park upgrades berms prevent sediment runoff Mitchell lake dredging project update
Government
7 months ago
Mitchell Developer Looking For Help On Lake Project

A local developer, Justin Thiesse, is facing challenges in building a $20 million senior living facility north of Lake Mitchell due to a lack of financial support from the Mitchell Area Development Corporation (MADC). Thiesse needs sewer infrastructure to move forward with the project, which is set to include a senior living center, apartments, a gas station, and other amenities, creating around 50 new jobs in Mitchell.

Mitchell City Council 2026 budget non-profit funding Mitchell South Dakota Mitchell Development Corporation Visitors Bureau Mitchell Main Street and Beyond Dakota Counseling Mitchell Safe Place Eastern South Dakota Municipal Band Mitchell community grants South Dakota local government budget news
Government
7 months ago
COVID-19 Funds For Behavioral Health Services Canceled

Behavioral health initiatives have suffered a multi-million dollar blow in South Dakota this week.

South Dakota Supreme Court October term Black Hawk sinkhole lawsuit Hideaway Hills neighborhood case gypsum mine reclamation South Dakota Vermillion Knudson School of Law 2020 sinkhole evacuation Black Hawk South Dakota court livestream Supreme Court oral arguments South Dakota state liability lawsuit Black Hawk South Dakota legal news
Crime
7 months ago
Plea Deal Accepted In 2020 Walmart Kidnapping, Murder 

Amir Beaudion, the suspect in the 2020 Sioux Falls kidnapping and murder of Pasqalina Badi, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. As part of a plea deal, Beaudion admitted to abducting Badi from a Walmart parking lot, assaulting her, and ultimately killing her before disposing of her body in Lincoln County.

Mitchell Planning Commission meeting Mitchell City Hall Mitchell SD planning agenda family residential daycare Mentzer Street Dakota Counseling site plan approval Mitchell zoning and permits conditional use permit Mitchell SD Mitchell city government meetings August 25 planning commission public input Mitchell planning Mitchell South Dakota development projects
Crime
7 months ago
Social Services Fraud Case Moving Along In Hughes County Court

The trial of Lonna Carroll, accused of embezzling over $1.7 million from the South Dakota Department of Social Services, is progressing rapidly in Hughes County court this week.