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Business
10 months ago
Highway Patrol Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints Throughout March

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety checkpoints across 15 counties throughout March in an effort to combat impaired driving. These checkpoints, coordinated with other law enforcement agencies, will take place in counties including Codington, Lawrence, Minnehaha, Pennington, and more.

Business
10 months ago
SD Transportation Commission Awards BIG Grants

The South Dakota Transportation Commission is making a significant investment in the state’s infrastructure by awarding 17 Bridge Improvement Grants for preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement projects. Among the recipients are the city of Sioux Falls and several counties, including Aurora, Codington, Lawrence, Minnehaha, and Pennington. At a recent meeting in Pierre, approximately $80 million was approved for these critical bridge projects, ensuring safer travel and the continued maintenance of vital transportation routes across South Dakota.

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Government
10 months ago
Rhoden Signs Porn Age Verification Bill

South Dakota has introduced a new law aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content. Governor Rhoden recently signed House Bill 10-53, which mandates age verification for adult websites. The bill defines “covered platforms” as websites that create, host, or distribute material potentially harmful to minors. As a result, these platforms will now be required to implement strict age verification policies to ensure that users are of legal age before accessing adult content. This new legislation is a significant step in regulating online safety and protecting young users from inappropriate material.

Education
11 months ago
Senate passes bill requiring a vote on all school opt outs

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) — The South Dakota Senate passed legislation Wednesday requiring school districts […]

Business
11 months ago
Funding For the New Men’s Prison is Still Being Debated

The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee heard over an hour of testimony Thursday morning regarding the proposal to build an $825 million men’s penitentiary in Lincoln County.

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Government
11 months ago
Attempt to end Noem-era conservation program fails

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bid by a member of South Dakota State House leadership to end […]

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Local
11 months ago
Mitchell City Council Approves New Corn Palace Seats

The Mitchell City Council approved the purchase of new seats for the Corn Palace but postponed the decision on their color.

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Lifestyle
11 months ago
Mitchell School District’s Snack Pack Program A Success

Longfellow Elementary School’s Den B students spearheaded a district-wide food drive, collecting 3,584 items for the Snack Pack program.

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Business
11 months ago
Month Long Wingapalooza

Mitchell Main Street and Beyond is transforming Wingapalooza into a month-long event

Business
11 months ago
Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Regulate Adult Websites

A South Dakota Senate committee has taken a strong stance against online pornography by endorsing a bill aimed at holding websites accountable for ensuring age verification to protect minors. Lawmakers have spent months studying the issue, responding to growing concerns over the accessibility of explicit content to children.