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A weekly U.S. Department of Labor report shows South Dakota recorded 273 initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending Feb. 7, up from 251 the prior week.
Lifestyle
1 year ago
SD Statewide Virtual Hiring Event

Job seekers across South Dakota can connect with employers during the ‘Level Up Your Career’ virtual hiring event, hosted by the Department of Labor and Regulation today from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Council Approves First Step Toward Rental License Program

The Mitchell City Council has unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance to require rental licenses and inspections, potentially starting in January 2026. The law would mandate licensing for all rental units, regular inspections, and penalties for violations.

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Government
1 year ago
Big Turnout of Candidates for New Davison-Hanson Ambulance Board

Sixteen candidates are competing for seven seats on the newly approved Davison-Hanson Ambulance District board, with voters set to cast ballots on June 17. Created to support rural emergency services beyond Mitchell’s city limits, the district aims to raise $700,000 annually for staff and equipment. The elected board will convene for the first time on June 18 and face a tight deadline to finalize the budget by June 30.

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Government
1 year ago
Mayor Breaks Tie as Mitchell Council Moves Forward on Term Limits Debate

Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson cast his first tie-breaking vote to advance a controversial term limits ordinance during Monday’s City Council meeting. The 4-4 deadlock was broken after a lengthy debate, setting the ordinance up for a decisive second vote. I

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota Man Riding Across America For Veterans

Gage Matzen, an engineering professional from Tea, South Dakota, is biking 4,200 miles across the country to raise funds for the Veterans Community Project in Sioux Falls. With over 500 miles completed, Matzen has already surpassed his $5,000 fundraising goal and now aims to double it.

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Government
1 year ago
Man Pleads Guilty After Deadly Punch

Raymond Bald Eagle is facing up to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal assault on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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Government
1 year ago
SDSU Students Advance To NASA Competition Finals

A team of South Dakota State University mechanical engineering students is heading to California to compete in the NASA Gateways to Blue Skies finals at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale.

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Government
1 year ago
DOC Announces Prison Offender Death

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the death of Joshua Arrow, a 24-year-old inmate at the Jameson Prison Annex in Sioux Falls.

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Government
1 year ago
Construction To Resume On Capital Building Roof

Crews resumed work on the Capitol Building roof in Pierre after multiple weather-related delays. The roof replacement project, which began last summer, now focuses solely on the east wing.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Mitchell City Council to Review $2.5M in Spending, Term Limits, Rental Ordinance at May 19 Meeting

The Mitchell City Council will address major agenda items at today’s regular meeting, including first readings of proposed ordinances on mayor and city council term limits and a new rental inspection program.