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People
1 year ago
EMS Expanding To Davison, Hanson Counties

Voters in Davison and Hanson counties will choose members for the newly formed Davison Hanson Ambulance District Board this week. The board will oversee operations for Mitchell EMS, including decisions on payroll, employee benefits, equipment, and training. Sixteen candidates are vying for seven board seats following the approval of the district in a special election.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
South Dakota Sees Sharp Drop in Syphilis Cases Thanks To Outreach

South Dakota has seen a 41% drop in syphilis cases compared to last year, according to the Department of Health. Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt credits the decline to expanded testing, targeted outreach, and strong partnerships with tribal nations and correctional facilities.

Mitchell has a new cell phone app to easily connect with the city regarding service issues.
Government
1 year ago
Tik Tok Deadline Approaches

With the federal deadline just days away for ByteDance to sell TikTok, Wyoming businessman Reid Rasner says South Dakota is a top contender to host the social media platform if his bid succeeds.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Mobile Market to Close as Supporters Seek New Plan

The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” will shut down this Friday after nearly two years of serving food-insecure neighborhoods. Launched by Sioux Falls Thrive, the mobile grocery initiative aimed to provide affordable, healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million in Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement

South Dakota is set to receive $10.1 million from a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the funds, distributed over 15 years, will support addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery through the state’s opioid settlement fund.

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Government
1 year ago
Meeting On Proposed State Prison Site

Davison County is being considered as the leading site for a new high-security state prison, but the proposal is drawing concern from Mitchell residents.

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Local Sports
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 6/17/25

Area Sports Today’s Amateur Baseball Winner/Colome at Mount Vernon Corsica at Parkston **Both games […]

Opinion
1 year ago
Can You Go Home Again?

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley, Dakota State University Launch RFP for Statewide Secure Email System for Local Governments

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Dakota State University (DSU)’s SecureSD […]

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Government
1 year ago
Prison Proposal Delayed As Task Force Seeks More Time To Finalize Plan

South Dakota’s prison project is facing a delay, as lawmakers request more time to review recommendations for building new correctional facilities. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen says the Project Prison Reset task force is still finalizing details, with a full proposal expected in July.