The Davison County Regional Railroad Authority has received approval for an additional $5.7 million in low-interest loan funding to complete major rail infrastructure at High Plains Processing south of Mitchell. The investment strengthens one of South Dakota’s largest value-added agriculture projects and expands rail capacity for regional producers.
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Creighton University’s latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving modestly last month, though it continues to sit in negative territory. Low commodity prices and rising costs remain major challenges for producers.
With SNAP benefits delayed during the recent government shutdown, Team Buche Cares and Farmers Union Industries have launched statewide efforts to support families facing food insecurity. The groups are distributing 10,000 pounds of pork loin and have already provided $300,000 in SNAP replacement certificates.
Two men from Florida are facing dozens of forgery charges in Codington County after law enforcement linked them to a multi-state credit card scam involving Walmart stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Authorities say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 300 credit cards and multiple skimming devices.
South Dakota leaders are recognizing National Rural Health Day, highlighting the state’s rural and frontier communities and honoring Jones County Ambulance Service as the 2025 Community Star. The observance underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare access across rural South Dakota.
Mitchell Kernel Volleyball begins State Tournament play today, DWU Men’s Wrestling & WBB get wins, SDSU hoops and more!
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Congress must return to the traditional appropriations process to fund the government, urging lawmakers to work together after the recent 43-day federal shutdown ended. Thune emphasized that regular order is the most transparent and effective way to pass spending bills.
A California man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after admitting to an online scam that stole $472,000 from a Chamberlain resident, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office. The case was investigated by state, local, and federal agencies.
Preview: Warm daytime highs, chilly nights — a great weekend for outdoor plans in Mitchell, SD.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Theatre Department will hold open auditions Dec. 8–9 for its spring production of The Three Musketeers. Community members are encouraged to participate in the fast-paced, comedy-driven adaptation.