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Government
4 months ago
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Milbank, Quarantine Expands

South Dakota officials have confirmed the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) to Milbank, prompting the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand its quarantine zone to include Grant County.

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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Pass Legislation To Stop Abusive Mortgage Data Practices

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2025.

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Government
4 months ago
Keeping Our Foot on the Gas By Sen. John Thune

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

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Weather
4 months ago
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.

Farm
4 months ago
Dakotafest Seeks Nominations for the 2025 Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award

EAGAN, MN (MITCHELLNOW) – IDEAg Group LLC., producers of Dakotafest, seeks nominations for the sixth-annual […]

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Weather
4 months ago
South Dakota Sees Major Drought Improvement Across 14 Counties, Extreme Drought Shrinks

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Drought Monitor, updated weekly, shows parts of 14 counties […]

Government
4 months ago
Rounds Urges Agriculture Secretary to Prepare for HPAI Outbreaks in Cattle

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to Secretary of the […]

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Weather
4 months ago
Recent Rain Boosts River Levels Across South Dakota

Recent steady rainfall has boosted river levels across South Dakota, with the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls rising about a foot since last month. Many rivers and streams statewide have returned to normal or above-normal flows.

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Government
4 months ago
Sen. Mike Rounds Presses HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Mining Safety Grant Cuts Affecting South Dakota School of Mines

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about layoffs at the NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division that have disrupted a federal grant to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Government
5 months ago
Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week

“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”