College
6 days ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/17/25

Mitchell teams split season opener, Tons of area basketball teams in action, Thursday Night Football matchup tomorrow night and more in this edition of sports.

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Business
6 days ago
SBA Honors Top Small Business Lenders Across South Dakota

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Dakota District Office announced its 2025 Leadership in Lending Awards, highlighting record-setting small business loan activity statewide.

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Education
6 days ago
Mitchell Technical College Program Prepares Future Local Business Owners

Mitchell Technical College’s entrepreneurship program is helping students and working adults gain the skills needed to start or grow local businesses as Baby Boomers retire.

Lifestyle
6 days ago
Mitchell Veterans Receive Holiday Gifts from VFW and Community Volunteers

Local veterans in Mitchell received personalized holiday gifts and visits from members of VFW Post 2750 and partner groups, bringing Christmas cheer to area care facilities.

Crime
6 days ago
Pierre Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Escape from Sioux Falls Facility

A 22-year-old Pierre man has been sentenced to federal prison after escaping from a Sioux Falls residential reentry center earlier this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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Government
1 week ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Consider Changes to Truancy Laws After Court Cases Rise

South Dakota lawmakers are reviewing possible changes to state truancy laws after new data shows more cases are being sent to court and fewer are resolved through diversion programs.

Business
1 week ago
MX at the DEX Returns This Saturday with Expanded Indoor Motocross Action

MX at the DEX returns to the South Dakota State Fairgrounds this Saturday, Dec. 20, with racers ranging from four-year-olds to seasoned veterans competing in the expanding indoor motocross series.

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Government
1 week ago
Thune, Democrats Clash Over Affordability as Congress Debates Economic Policy

Republicans and Democrats are both highlighting affordability in Washington, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune pointing to tax cuts while Democrats push to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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Crime
1 week ago
Jackley: DCI Finds Beresford Officer Justified in Nov. 21 Fatal Shooting

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a DCI investigation determined a Beresford police officer was justified in using deadly force during a Nov. 21 traffic stop.

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Government
1 week ago
Thune Says NDAA Strengthens Military Readiness, Supports Ellsworth Mission

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 focuses on military readiness, deterrence, and service member safety, with major impacts for South Dakota.