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Business
1 year ago
Two Hurt In Sioux Falls House Fire

A Sioux Falls family is displaced following a house fire on Sunday morning in the central part of the city. The fire occurred in the 1100 block of North Main Avenue, where heavy flames were visible from the front of the house when first responders arrived.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota’s Legislative Session Wraps Up

The South Dakota Legislature is nearing the end of its historic 100th legislative session, with today marking the 35th working day of the 38-day session. Monday was the final day for bills and joint resolutions to pass both chambers, as well as the last chance for lawmakers to invoke the “smoke out” rule, forcing committees to release stalled bills.

Sports
1 year ago
Summit League Tourney Has Big Economic Impact

The annual Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls delivers a significant economic boost, attracting an estimated 65,000 attendees and generating around $10 million in local revenue. Over the course of its five-day basketball competition, the event drives spending across local retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and gas stations, according to the Sioux Falls Sports Authority.

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Government
1 year ago
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opponents Celebrate, But Remain Cautious

Carbon Capture Pipeline Opposition Celebrates Key Victory as Governor Signs Bill Removing Eminent Domain, But Caution Remains Amid Ongoing Battle

Business
1 year ago
Support Women in Need: Donate at Maurices in Mitchell, SD for the 3rd Annual “I Support The Girls” Donation Drive

This March, the Maurices location in Mitchell, South Dakota, is proud to participate in the Third Annual Donation Drive for I Support The Girls, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting women impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and human trafficking.

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Local
1 year ago
Efforts to Address South Dakota’s Childcare Crisis

State lawmakers are hoping for the Governor’s signature on a bill aimed at easing the state’s childcare crisis. House Minority Leader Erin Healy sponsored the bill, which would make childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance payments.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opponents Celebrate, But Remain Cautious

Opponents of the carbon capture pipeline are celebrating with caution after Governor Rhoden signed a bill removing eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. The fight over this issue has been ongoing for nearly four years, and Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach says it all began with one simple question.

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase The Ace Finds A Winner

The ace of hearts was found Saturday night in the final drawing of the Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase the Ace fundraiser. The jackpot reached over $10,000, with $5,060 going to the lucky winner.

Education
1 year ago
MTI Drive May Get A New Name

The Mitchell Board of Education will discuss a potential street name change at its meeting today at 5:30pm. The proposal seeks to rename MTI Drive to Mitchell Tech Drive to reflect the college’s recent name change.

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Local
1 year ago
LifeQuest to build Tiny Home Village In Mitchell

LifeQuest has asked the city of Mitchell to sponsor a grant for building several tiny homes for people with developmental disabilities on Eighth Avenue at North Gamble Street.