South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will personally argue in federal court in New York on Thursday that a South Dakota state court — not a New York federal court — should decide whether Mayday Health’s abortion pill advertisements in South Dakota are deceptive and unlawful.
A bill to tighten oversight of South Dakota’s Future Fund won’t advance this session after a Senate committee voted 5-4 to send it to the 41st legislative day. Supporters wanted safeguards in state law, while opponents pointed to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s recent executive order on transparency.
Class AA/A boys and girls have unanimous No. 1 teams; Mitchell teams fail to receive votes and one third ranked team received a first-place vote plus more in the latest Power 5 poll.
All three No. 1 girls teams get unanimous votes, Mitchell boys receive no votes in poll, Viborg-Hurley boys take first loss but remain No. 1 and more in the latest media poll!
Area Basketball slate, Throwback Classic at the Sanford Pentagon, HS & College Wrestling, DWU Baseball Preseason Poll & more!
The Armour Community Foundation says it has surpassed its $250,000 fundraising goal, triggering a $31,250 matching grant from the Lillibridge Family Fund at the South Dakota Community Foundation. Leaders say the added dollars will strengthen a permanent endowment supporting future projects and scholarships in the Armour area.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 11 people have been indicted in connection with the Nov. 17, 2025 overdose death of inmate Timothy Tyree at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. Authorities say an autopsy found Tyree ingested synthetic cannabinoids (K2).
The City of Mitchell is accepting sealed proposals for the Tornado Safe Room project rebid, with bids due 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Area high school basketball slate for the weekend, Mitchell & DWU’s trio of activities, SDSU WBB, Timberwolves vs Warriors and the NFL’s AFC/NFC Championship games.
Students can pick out a free new or like-new prom dress during the 15th annual Glass Slipper Giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at RiverTree Church in Mitchell. No application is required, and accessories are also available.