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Government
10 months ago
South Dakota Bidding For National Heroes Garden As Plan Moves Forward

A sweeping federal bill sets aside $40 million to create a National Garden of American Heroes, and South Dakota leaders are pushing to bring it near Mount Rushmore. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” narrowly passed the House by one vote and includes plans to honor America’s 250th birthday with 250 statues of historic American figures.

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Lifestyle
10 months ago
Sioux Falls Mobile Market to Close as Supporters Seek New Plan

The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” will shut down this Friday after nearly two years of serving food-insecure neighborhoods. Launched by Sioux Falls Thrive, the mobile grocery initiative aimed to provide affordable, healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores.

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Government
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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 […]

South Dakota Drought Monitor update South Dakota counties out of drought drought conditions improve in SD D-3 extreme drought Fall River Oglala Lakota drought conditions South Dakota weather outlook rainfall impact on drought SD Davison and Hanson drought status drought relief South Dakota 2025 weekly drought report South Dakota updated drought map SD agricultural weather update SD climate recovery in South Dakota
Weather
11 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
11 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 […]

South Dakota Drought Monitor update South Dakota counties out of drought drought conditions improve in SD D-3 extreme drought Fall River Oglala Lakota drought conditions South Dakota weather outlook rainfall impact on drought SD Davison and Hanson drought status drought relief South Dakota 2025 weekly drought report South Dakota updated drought map SD agricultural weather update SD climate recovery in South Dakota
Weather
11 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.