
Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank as part of its Believe in Local campaign.

In a close race decided by just a handful of votes, Kimberly Lofgren and incumbent Terry Aslesen have been elected to the Mitchell School Board.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that Chao Zheng, a 30-year-old California man, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $325,000 in restitution for his role in a large-scale internet scam. Zheng pleaded guilty to Aiding and Abetting Grand Theft by Deception in connection to the theft of $325,000 from a Lawrence County couple.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced he will not seek a third term, confirming plans to step down at the end of his current term in 2026. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with 78% of the vote, TenHaken has served two terms leading South Dakota’s largest city. He shared details about his decision and future plans on his personal website, marking a significant shift in Sioux Falls’ political landscape. The mayor’s early announcement gives potential candidates time to prepare for the upcoming 2026 election.

South Dakota is facing a $23 million loss in federal funding, largely from expiring COVID-19 relief programs, according to the Bureau of Finance Management.

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell Street Department will be doing road repairs on […]

Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.

The South Dakota Driver License Exam Station in Sioux Falls is relocating to a new, upgraded facility. The current location at Russell Street and Kiwanis Avenue will close after business hours on Thursday.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended an executive order aimed at addressing fuel shortages impacting South Dakota and the Midwest.

The Mitchell City Council will convene today at 6 p.m. to address a range of key issues, including a proposed state prison in Davison County, supported by a local developer for its potential to create 400 new jobs.