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Government
2 months ago
Moped Crash Prompts Traffic Safety Review in Mitchell

Authorities have released new information on a July 2 crash in Mitchell that left an 18-year-old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street when a Jeep Compass driver failed to yield and struck the unhelmeted teen.

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Government
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Mitchell Joins Nation of Patriots Flag Relay to Support Disabled Veterans

Mitchell, South Dakota, hosted its first-ever stop in the Nation of Patriots’ annual flag relay, a 115-day, 50-state motorcycle journey that raises funds for disabled American veterans. At the Corn Palace Plaza, the American flag was ceremonially passed by members of the Vietnam Vet Legacy Vet Motorcycle Club, marking a powerful moment in the nationwide effort. The South Dakota chapter of the nonprofit helps veterans in financial crisis, covering essentials like housing and utility bills—with 100% of donations going directly to support.

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Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Target Major Reduction in Recidivism

South Dakota lawmakers are launching a bold initiative to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half, aiming to reduce it from 40% to 20%. A new legislative committee will explore solutions such as expanding addiction treatment, enhancing re-entry programs, and addressing the disproportionate incarceration of Native Americans, who represent 9% of the state’s population but 40% of its prison population.

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Local
2 months ago
Sioux Falls Councilors Push for Major Airport Expansion with City-Backed Loan

Two Sioux Falls City Councilors, Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris, are spearheading efforts to expand the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, a project they say is vital to South Dakota’s economy.

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Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Fiscal Year Finishes With Near $63M Surplus

South Dakota closed its fiscal year with a $63 million budget surplus, which, along with $106 million in prison funds, was added to the state’s emergency reserves, now totaling nearly $492 million. Governor Larry Rhoden emphasized the state’s commitment to conservative budgeting and smart fiscal management, even amid a decline in sales tax revenue.

Local Sports
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 7/16/25

Area Sports Tomorrow’s Amateur Baseball Games Kimball/White Lake at Wessington Springs Four Corners at […]

Lifestyle
2 months ago
One Tech Tip: ‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions and memberships, even if they take some work.

Entertainment
2 months ago
‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Sports
2 months ago
Curveballs are disappearing in MLB as velocity obsession reshapes pitching landscape

Curveballs have been thrown a curve by a modern game valuing velocity over variety, disappearing from the major leagues by more than 20,000 annually.

National
2 months ago
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

A federal grand jury indicted a Minnesota man Tuesday on charges that he fatally shot a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounded a state senator and his wife while he was allegedly disguised as a police officer.

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