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Government
12 months ago
Lake Mitchell To Be Drained, Cleaned, Refilled

Lake Mitchell is set for a major environmental restoration, with a $25 million cleanup project scheduled to begin this fall and continue through 2027.

Education
12 months ago
Mitchell Chamber to Host School Board Candidate Forum on May 20

The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee invites the public to a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 PM, held at the City Council Chamber on Main Street, Mitchell.

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Crime
12 months ago
Controversy Grows Around Trump’s Government Efficiency Plan DOGE as Lawmakers Address Public Backlash

President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is drawing national attention as criticism and confusion mount. With over 2,300 constituent calls to Senator Mike Rounds’ office, public concern over DOGE’s impact is intensifying.

Government
12 months ago
SDDOT Stresses Safety In Work Zones

South Dakota’s Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and practice caution in work zones as National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off. Running through April 25th, the nationwide campaign promotes safe driving through construction areas.

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Business
12 months ago
New CEO For South Dakota Trade Starts Today

South Dakota Trade has named Jesse Fonkert as its new president and CEO, officially stepping into the role on Monday.

Business
12 months ago
Williamson Resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University has announced that Kevin Williamson is resigning as Head […]

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Government
12 months ago
Brookings Airport Wins National Award

The Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) has been honored as the 2024 Large General Aviation Airport of the Year, marking its second consecutive win.

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Farm
12 months ago
South Dakota Leads Nation In Hemp Harvesting

South Dakota now leads the nation in industrial hemp processing and fiber production, with significant growth reported in 2024. According to the USDA, farmers planted 3,900 acres and harvested 13.6 million pounds of hemp, primarily for fiber use.

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Crime
12 months ago
Sioux Falls Daycares Child Abuse

Parents in Sioux Falls are raising concerns after two local daycare workers were arrested in separate child abuse incidents just one day apart. At NXTGen Kidz, Chelsea Struss was allegedly filmed hitting and mishandling toddlers, even dropping one child face-first onto the ground.

Government
12 months ago
Former Citibank Campus New Prison Site Option

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset task force is considering the former Citibank campus in northern Sioux Falls as a potential site for a new men’s prison. The location falls within the 20-mile radius being targeted, with proposals under review this Thursday.