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Business
1 year ago
Deadline Nears for South Dakota’s Grants for Grads Program

South Dakota Housing’s Grants for Grads program is nearing its May 30th deadline, offering recent college graduates up to 5% of their loan amount toward a first home purchase.

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Education
1 year ago
South Dakota Teacher Pay Rises Slightly in National Rankings

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.

Education
1 year ago
DWU annual Day of Service event scheduled for May 6

MITCHELL – The annual DWU Day of Service will be held Tuesday, May 6. […]

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Education
1 year ago
Mitchell High to Limit Cell Phone Use in Class to Boost Focus

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Mitchell High School students will be required to store phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones during class under a new policy aimed at minimizing distractions and fostering better focus and social interaction.

The Mitchell High School marching band performed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Valentine’s Day, marching down Main Street U.S.A. in front of thousands. The trip included nearly 100 students and is part of a band tradition held about every four years.
Education
1 year ago
DWU Spring Concert to be held

MITCHELL – The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University […]

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Education
1 year ago
Student Visas Canceled In SD

The South Dakota Board of Regents has confirmed the cancellation of approximately a dozen student visas amid nationwide immigration policy changes under the Trump Administration.

Sports
1 year ago
South Dakota Reaches NCAA Settlement, Easing Financial Burden on State Universities

The agreement cuts payments by 33% for Division I schools, including South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota, while safeguarding women’s sports funding and ensuring continued support for the Women’s Basketball Performance Fund.

Education
1 year ago
Mitchell Chamber to Host School Board Candidate Forum on May 20

The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee invites the public to a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 PM, held at the City Council Chamber on Main Street, Mitchell.

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Crime
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Daycare Worker Accused Of Abuse

Chelsea Struss, a daycare worker in Sioux Falls, is in jail facing serious child abuse charges. Accused of hitting and pushing toddlers at NXTgen Kidz daycare, the incidents were reportedly captured on camera. She remains in custody at Minnehaha County Jail awaiting her first court appearance.

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Government
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Officials Brace for Budget Cuts

Sioux Falls city officials are raising financial concerns just three months into the year, as sales tax revenues fall short of projections. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett reported to the city council that anticipated 6% growth in sales tax collections is unlikely to materialize, prompting early discussions about potential budget cuts.

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