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Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Tackle Rural EMS Shortage

South Dakota lawmakers are actively addressing the critical shortage of emergency medical services (EMS) in rural communities. With nearly two-thirds of the state’s ambulance services depending on volunteer or part-time crews, many small towns face increasing challenges in providing timely emergency care.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Moon Mammoths after being picked for rebranding by John Oliver

The Detroit Tigers’ Double-A Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Erie Moon Mammoths after being picked by John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.”

Entertainment
3 months ago
Slander or ‘trash-talking’? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud has a day in court

A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar ‘s “Not Like Us,” the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake.

Sports
3 months ago
Start of NHL’s free agency expected to lack frenzy with many high-profile players off the board

With a majority of the NHL’s top-projected free-agent talent already off the market, the 32 teams face relatively slim pickings entering the league’s annual signing period opening Tuesday at noon EDT.

Sports
3 months ago
Jessica Pegula loses in first round at Wimbledon to Elisabetta Cocciaretto

Third-ranked Jessica Pegula thought she was done with first-round hiccups. Then she faced Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who needed just 58 minutes to stun the American 6-2, 6-3 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

National
3 months ago
Senate grinds to a standstill as Republicans struggle with Trump’s big bill

The Senate came to a standstill Tuesday after slogging through a tense overnight session, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending off proposed amendments, mostly from Democrats trying to defeat the package.

Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 7/1/25

WNBA The Minnesota Lynx will be in the lone game being played tonight. It’s […]

Opinion
3 months ago
Worth Fighting For By Sen. John Thune

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Business
3 months ago
The Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party Returns to Mitchell’s Main Street on July 31, 2025

Main Street Mitchell will once again come alive on Thursday, July 31, 2025, as the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party kicks off the rally season with an evening of live entertainment, motorcycles, and community pride. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Crime
3 months ago
UPDATED WITH CORRECT NAME – Former Pastor Charged in Child Pornography Case

A former Huron pastor is facing child pornography charges after authorities searched his home and church office. Kevin W. Koester, who served at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church since 2019, is charged with two counts of manufacturing or possessing child pornography. Investigators say two illegal images were found on a church computer.

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