Government
5 months ago
Rhoden Signs Military And Veteran Bills

Governor Larry Rhoden has signed several pro-military and veteran bills into law, continuing his strong support for military personnel and veterans. Key legislation includes Senate Bill 6, which aids federal military school buildings, House Bill 1161, focusing on veteran designations, and HB 1188, allowing nonresident military members to purchase temporary waterfowl licenses.

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Government
6 months ago
Governor Rhoden Signs 20 Election Bills into Law, Issues Veto on Controversial Ballot Measure Petition Bill

South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session concludes with significant changes to the state’s election and voting laws. Governor Larry Rhoden signed 20 election-related bills into law, including two that redefine residency requirements for voting and federal ballots.

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Government
6 months ago
Mitchell Mayor Schedules State Of The City Address

Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:00 PM at the Amphitheater at Mitchell Technical College. The presentation will cover updates on 2024 projects and provide a glimpse into 2025 initiatives for the city.

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Government
6 months ago
Library Harmful Content Bill Battle

The debate over a bill addressing harmful content for children is intensifying among South Dakota lawmakers. Tensions rose earlier this week after the State Senate voted to amend House Bill 1239, which could have led to jail time for librarians, easing some concerns from educators and library professionals. However, Republican Senator Taffy Howard escalated the debate with strong remarks on the Senate floor, stating, “If somebody had knowingly given that to my children when they were little, I’d want them strung up from the nearest tree.”

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Election
7 months ago
Sioux Falls School District Awards Teacher Of The Teacher Award

Rekstad has been teaching Native American history at Washington for more than 20 years. He originally got his start as a teacher on the Crow Creek Reservation.

Election
2 years ago
DWU, Monument Health announce location for new Rapid City nursing program

RAPID CITY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell has secured a space for its […]

Election
2 years ago
DWU announces 2023 winter holiday hours

DWU announces winter holiday hours MITCHELL – Dakota Wesleyan University has announced its winter […]

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Election
2 years ago
Mitchell School Board approves hiring of a social and emotional support specialist

The Mitchell School Board on Monday approved the hiring of a social and emotional […]

Election
3 years ago
DWU sponsors second lecture in year-long series

MITCHELL – Dakota Wesleyan University is once again offering a year-long Lecture Series on […]

Election
3 years ago
DWU inauguration set for this morning

The Inauguration of Dr. Daniel Kittle as the 21st President of Dakota Wesleyan University […]