College
1 week ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 1/30/26

Wrestling results for Mitchell & DWU, Area high school results & next games, Timberwolves beat Thunder and more!

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Education
1 week ago
Mitchell Public Library Sees Highest Circulation in 10 Years, Adds New Digital Magazine and Comics Collections

Mitchell Public Library reported its highest total circulation in the past decade in 2025, with physical and digital checkouts rising from 2024. Library officials also noted increased visitor traffic and new OverDrive digital collections.

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Government
1 week ago
South Dakota lawmakers split on data center tax breaks, utility costs and local control

South Dakota lawmakers are debating whether large-scale data centers should get long-term tax incentives and how to protect residents from potential utility and infrastructure cost impacts as proposals advance in Pierre.

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Government
1 week ago
Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

U.S. Sen. John Thune is accepting applications for paid summer internships in Washington, D.C., and in South Dakota offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Thune is also taking applications for the Senate Page Program, with separate deadlines in March and April.

College
1 week ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/29/26

Area High School basketball slate, Mitchell Wrestling, DWU Women’s Wrestling milestone achievement, College hoops results and Timberwolves beat Mavericks.

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Government
1 week ago
HB 1095 delayed amid concerns over mid-process election changes

Lawmakers delayed a bill Tuesday that aimed to standardize election petition deadlines. They raised concerns about changing election rules while candidates were already gathering signatures.

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Business
1 week ago
South Dakota House committee advances measure to repeal Medicaid expansion, sending HJR 5002 to House floor

A South Dakota House committee voted 8-4 to advance HJR 5002, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ask voters in 2026 whether to repeal Medicaid expansion.

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Sports
1 week ago
Mitchell High School hires Amy Tyler as new head volleyball coach

Mitchell High School has hired longtime Wagner coach Amy Tyler as its next head volleyball coach, pending school board approval. Tyler brings state-title experience and recent coaching time with the Kernels.

College
1 week ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/28/26

Area Sports Yesterday’s Basketball Results Girls Alcester-Hudson 64, Bon Homme 36 Avon 59, Burke […]

Education
1 week ago
DWU to offer online RN to BSN program

Dakota Wesleyan University will offer a fully online RN to BSN program aimed at working registered nurses, with accelerated 7-week modules and flexible course access. DWU says applications are being accepted for Fall 2026.