Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there will be no deals on Obamacare subsidies until the current government shutdown ends, accusing Democrats of holding the federal government “hostage.”
Deanell Backlund, a longtime Mitchell educator, has been honored with the 39th Spirit of Dakota Award, the first recipient from Mitchell.
A new mental health care option is now available in downtown Sioux Falls. The Midwest Wellness Institute has opened its second Sioux Falls clinic on North Main Avenue, its fourth overall location.
Rapid City police arrested two individuals Saturday afternoon following multiple gunshots on Sturgis Road. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. after witnesses reported a dispute and gunfire. No injuries occurred, but shell casings were recovered.
The Mitchell City Council will meet Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study proposed by Alabama-based Retail Strategies, which helps cities attract new businesses using consumer shopping data. Mayor Jordan Hanson says a single business generating $2.5 million in sales could cover the study’s cost through city sales tax in its first year.
Mitchell High School students are taking the lead in media with a new project called KRNL-TV. Guided by teacher Leslie Rylance and produced in partnership with the Mitchell Republic, the series showcases student perspectives and community stories. The first episode, covering homecoming events, is available on the Mitchell Republic Facebook page.
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Lincoln County Saturday night after a Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the center line on 275th Street north of Lennox, went into a ditch, and rolled.
“Stroll Sioux Falls” is organizing multiple single-employer hiring events this October, giving jobseekers a chance to connect directly with local businesses.
The Mitchell City Council meets Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study from Alabama-based Retail Strategies, a firm that recruits new stores using consumer tracking data. Mayor Jordan Hanson argues the investment could pay off quickly, noting one business generating $2.5 million in annual sales would cover the study’s cost through tax revenue.
A tragic train collision near Woonsocket, South Dakota, left one man dead and another injured Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a 2012 Ford F-350 pickup became stuck on the tracks at 399 Avenue and 237 Street when it was struck by a BNSF train around 4:39 p.m