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Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem invites families to attend Easter Egg Hunt

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem invited families to attend the 71st annual Pierre Elks […]

Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem requests meeting with Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem wrote to Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) President Frank Star […]

Education

2 years ago

SDEEC criticizes Noem comments on Native education

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Education Equity Coalition (SDEEC) has expressed strong opposition […]

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Crime

2 years ago

AG Jackley releases statement on disturbance at state penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued the following statement […]

Crime

2 years ago

Staff assault occurs during “disturbance” at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State Penitentiary officials are calling it a disturbance, while […]

Government

2 years ago

Informational meeting outlines Highway 37 project north of Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) An informational meeting regarding the Highway 37 project just north of […]

Government

2 years ago

99th South Dakota Legislature adjourns Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) It is done. After considering 560 bills, resolutions, and commemorations, meeting […]

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Government

2 years ago

Noem calls for audits of federal funding to SD tribes

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem called for the Biden Administration to conduct public […]

Government

2 years ago

Pre-construction informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening in Mitchell for S.D. Highway 37 project

MITCHELL, S.D. The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a pre-construction informational […]

Government

2 years ago

Thune says potential working relationship with Trump will be unaffected by past criticism

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Senator John Thune recently announced his intent to run […]

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Business

1 day ago

Black Hills National Forest Offers Online Christmas Tree Permits for 2025 Holiday Season

Christmas tree permits for the Black Hills National Forest are now available through Recreation.gov, offering families a convenient way to harvest their own holiday tree. Officials say the program also supports forest health by thinning overcrowded stands.

Government

2 days ago

Team Buche Cares, Farmers Union Industries Distribute Food Aid Statewide After SNAP Delay

With SNAP benefits delayed during the recent government shutdown, Team Buche Cares and Farmers Union Industries have launched statewide efforts to support families facing food insecurity. The groups are distributing 10,000 pounds of pork loin and have already provided $300,000 in SNAP replacement certificates.

Crime

2 days ago

Two Florida Men Face 66 Forgery Charges After Multi-State Credit Card Scam Along I-29

Two men from Florida are facing dozens of forgery charges in Codington County after law enforcement linked them to a multi-state credit card scam involving Walmart stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Authorities say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 300 credit cards and multiple skimming devices.

Local

2 days ago

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day

South Dakota leaders are recognizing National Rural Health Day, highlighting the state’s rural and frontier communities and honoring Jones County Ambulance Service as the 2025 Community Star. The observance underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare access across rural South Dakota.

Crime

2 days ago

Sioux Falls Police Seek Early Radio Purchase to Save $300,000

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says buying radio equipment ahead of schedule could save the city $300,000. The City Council has approved the first reading of the proposal, with final consideration expected in early December.