On May 1st, 2025, at 8:29 p.m., Mitchell Dispatch received a report of a […]
South Dakota has improved its national standing in average teacher pay, moving up from 49th to 46th place, according to the National Education Association’s 2023–24 report.
A Sioux Falls woman, 22-year-old Jada Jones, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl to an undercover informant on two separate occasions last fall. According to police, the controlled buys took place at Jones’ apartment in September and October, with the informant wearing a wire and under law enforcement surveillance. Jones is now charged with drug distribution and possession.
Governor Rhoden has officially proclaimed May as “Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month” in South Dakota, encouraging residents to celebrate the state’s rich heritage and cultural legacy
South Dakota senior citizens and individuals with disabilities can now apply for a sales or property tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program.
MITCHELL – The annual DWU Day of Service will be held Tuesday, May 6. […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the State Open Meeting […]
Registration is now open for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit, taking place June 17–18 in historic Deadwood. This free, two-day event will feature top agricultural leaders including Governor Rhoden, DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts, and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson.
South Dakota has formed the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force to combat the alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths, which have more than doubled over the past decade. This statewide initiative unites healthcare providers, tribal leaders, parents, and state officials to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and support families across the state.
South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force is reassessing potential sites for a new state prison after plans for a Lincoln County facility were halted due to funding issues. With $51 million already invested, locations like Mitchell—offering strong infrastructure and cost transparency—are under consideration despite mixed public response.