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Weather
1 year ago
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.

Business
1 year ago
City of Mitchell announces road repairs for Tuesday, June 3rd

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell Street Department will be doing road repairs on […]

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Opinion
1 year ago
Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Employee Charged With Forging Her Own Medical Marijuana Card

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Pierre woman […]

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Election
1 year ago
Jamie Smith Joins Sioux Falls Mayoral Race

Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.

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Government
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Driver License Exam Station Moving

The South Dakota Driver License Exam Station in Sioux Falls is relocating to a new, upgraded facility. The current location at Russell Street and Kiwanis Avenue will close after business hours on Thursday.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Gov. Rhoden Extends Executive Order Addressing Fuel Shortage

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended an executive order aimed at addressing fuel shortages impacting South Dakota and the Midwest.

Government
1 year ago
Mitchell City Council to Weigh State Prison Support, Term Limits, Rental Inspections

The Mitchell City Council will convene today at 6 p.m. to address a range of key issues, including a proposed state prison in Davison County, supported by a local developer for its potential to create 400 new jobs.

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell School Board Election Set for June 3 with Three Candidates Vying for Two Seats

Mitchell voters will cast their ballots tomorrow to elect two members to the Mitchell Board of Education. Voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

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Opinion
1 year ago
Modernizing Government By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]