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Agriculture

1 year ago

Finalists Chosen for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award

EAGAN, Minn., July 2, 2024 – (MITCHELLNOW) The top 5 finalists for the Dakotafest Woman […]

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Lifestyle

11 hours ago

South Dakota Doctors Push Back on Tylenol-Autism Claim

South Dakota doctors are refuting claims that taking Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Experts, including Dr. Jeremy Cauwels of Sanford Health, point to large studies, including one in Sweden tracking over two million children, showing no link between acetaminophen and autism or ADHD.

Government

11 hours ago

Mitchell Council Approves $644K in Non-Profit Subsidies

The Mitchell City Council has approved over $644,000 in funding for 11 non-profits as part of its proposed 2026 budget, marking a 1.5% increase over the mayor’s initial plan.

Government

11 hours ago

State Prison Inmate Dies by Apparent Suicide

A South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate, 57-year-old Keith McLain, has died in an apparent suicide. McLain was found unresponsive in his cell on September 22 and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. He was serving time for a Minnehaha County second-degree rape conviction. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has not released additional details.

Lifestyle

11 hours ago

Minnehaha County Approves 2026 Budget

The Minnehaha County Commission has approved a $132.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, reflecting a 1.5% increase from the previous year.

Government

11 hours ago

Smoke Shop Owners Indicted After Statewide Drug Sting

Five South Dakota smoke shop owners are facing charges after a statewide sting uncovered the sale of illegal products. Undercover officers, working with state and local law enforcement, made controlled buys earlier this summer.