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Crime
1 year ago
HS Student Arrested For Leaving Gun In Car

A Dell Rapids High School student is facing legal and disciplinary action after a shotgun and ammunition were found in their car during a routine lockdown drill. Authorities say a drug-sniffing dog alerted deputies to the vehicle in the school parking lot, prompting a search.

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Education
1 year ago
BOR Expands Certificate Programs

The South Dakota Board of Regents expands dual credit options with the Gateway Certificate Program, helping high school students earn college credits and explore careers in Architecture, Digital Technology, Health Sciences, and STEM—saving time and money on a college degree while supporting workforce development in South Dakota.

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Education
1 year ago
SD Federal Education Funding Decision

South Dakota education leaders are weighing their response to a federal warning that could impact school funding. The Trump Administration has threatened to withhold education dollars from states that continue to operate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

Weather
1 year ago
Prepare for Mitchell’s Weather Challenges: Disaster Supplies Kit Recommendations

The Red Cross recommends including the following items in a disaster supplies kit and storing them in an easy-to-carry container.

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Education
1 year ago
South Dakota FFA Awards Scholarships

BATH, S.D. – South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and […]

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Mitchell Eyes Summer Childcare Program Partnership

A new summer childcare option could soon be available for Mitchell families. The Mitchell School District and city officials are collaborating on a plan to introduce a full-day summer childcare program in response to high demand from local parents.

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Education
1 year ago
Office For Civil Rights Ends Discrimination Agreement With RCAS

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has made a significant decision regarding a civil rights investigation into the Rapid City Area School District (RCAS). The investigation, initiated in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination against Native Americans within the district. Following the investigation, the DOE’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a 30-day suspension on the superintendent and reached a resolution agreement requiring the district to address the discrimination.

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Government
1 year ago
Special Event Permit Applications scheduled for the Monday, April 7th, 2025, City Council Meeting

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell received the following applications below for special events. […]

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Tech Continues to Work on Drainage Project

Mitchell Technical College is moving forward with a drainage improvement project funded by ARPA funds.

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