National
1 month ago
Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

National
1 month ago
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline

President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company “highly overrated” and said Friday he’ll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there’s a buyer.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.

Crime
1 month ago
National Guard Assists ICE with Immigration Paperwork

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota National Guard troops are now assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Government
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Flags Flying At Half-Staff For State Legislator

Flags at the State Capitol are at half-staff in honor of former lawmaker John McIntyre.

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Government
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Rounds Says GOP Watching Trump’s Tariff Moves Closely

At Dakotafest in Mitchell, Senator Mike Rounds said most Republicans remain supportive of President Trump’s shifting tariff policies, even as Congress holds constitutional authority over trade.

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Farm
1 month ago
Thune Pushes for Long-Delayed Farm Bill

Senator John Thune told farmers at Dakotafest in Mitchell that passing a new farm bill will be a top priority when Congress returns to Washington next month. The legislation, now two years overdue, includes much of its framework in the recent budget bill.

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Government
1 month ago
Dusty Johnson Enters Governor’s Race

Congressman Dusty Johnson announced at Dakotafest in Mitchell that he will run in next year’s Republican primary for South Dakota governor. Johnson says the decision won’t affect his work in Congress, insisting he will continue serving out his current term without becoming a lame duck.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Mitchell Planning Commission to Review Daycare and Counseling Projects Monday

The Mitchell Planning Commission will meet Monday, August 25, at noon in City Hall to review key development requests. On the agenda is a conditional use permit for a family residential daycare on Mentzer Street and site plan approval for Dakota Counseling.

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Government
1 month ago
Jackley Pushes to Use Opioid Settlement Funds for Treatment Programs

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is teaming up with the mayors of Sioux Falls and Rapid City to expand opioid addiction treatment programs using settlement funds from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers.

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