Entertainment
1 month ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Celebrates Blue and White Days Homecoming October 19–26

Dakota Wesleyan University’s Blue and White Days homecoming runs October 19–26, featuring a week of campus and community events. Highlights include Sunday’s free instrumental concert, Monday’s coronation and “W” lighting, Thursday’s Legacy Banquet, and Friday’s 50-year celebration of DWU’s nursing program.

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Government
1 month ago
Mitchell School Board to Review $1.2 Million Amphitheater Upgrade Bid at Tuesday Meeting

The Mitchell Board of Education meets Tuesday, Oct. 14, to consider a $1.2 million bid from Great Place Construction for upgrades to the Mitchell Technical College amphitheater.

Education
1 month ago
Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set […]

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Government
1 month ago
Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students

The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.

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Education
1 month ago
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role

Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.

Education
1 month ago
Mitchell High Marching Band Perseveres Through Tough Conditions at Iowa Regional Championship

The Mitchell High School marching band is regrouping after a challenging weekend at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Waukee, Iowa.

Government
2 months ago
Mitchell High Students Launch KRNL-TV Series Highlighting Community and School Stories

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.

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Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Near Bottom in Teacher Rankings

A new WalletHub study ranks South Dakota 47th in the nation for teachers in 2025, citing low average pay, limited school funding, and weak income growth potential. While the state ranked 19th for starting salaries and 22nd for student-teacher ratios, it slipped to 44th in average pay and 41st in per-student spending.

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Education
2 months ago
Operation Round-Up® Grant Deadline Oct. 31

Central Electric Cooperative is now accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications from local organizations through Oct. 31. Nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community groups can apply for up to $3,000 in funding for projects that benefit members in Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

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Business
2 months ago
USD Students Petition to Reinstate Professor After Charlie Kirk Post

Students at the University of South Dakota are protesting the planned firing of art professor Michael Hook after backlash over his social media post on Charlie Kirk’s death.