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Government

2 years ago

Rounds leads legislation to increase timber sales in the Black Hills National Forest

WASHINGTON (MITCHELLNOW) U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) this past week introduced the Timber Harvesting […]

Crime

2 years ago

Attorney General Jackley honors recent LET graduates

PIERRE, S.D. MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 42 students who graduated […]

Government

2 years ago

Johnson leads bill to secure supply chains in emergencies

Washington, D.C. (MITCHELLNOW) U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced the […]

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Government

2 years ago

Bill to allow governor to choose temporary PUC members heads to House

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) If there’s a disqualification or vacancy on the Public Utilities Commission, […]

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Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem signs seven more bills into law for 2024 session

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Noem signed another seven bills into law this past week: […]

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Education

2 years ago

City and school board petitions can now be taken out for June 4th election

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Today (March 1st) is the day that petitions for Mitchell City […]

Education

2 years ago

House passes bill setting up School Finance Accountability Board for teacher salaries

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Four percent for teacher salaries means four percent. The House reiterated […]

Government

2 years ago

Senate committee passes two bills regarding landowner rights

PIERRE, S.D. MITCHELLNOW) A Senate committee on Thursday passed two bills purporting to support landowner […]

Government

2 years ago

South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state’s abortion laws: they propose a video

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has approved the creation of a video […]

Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem signs public safety and criminal justice bills into law

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem signed the following four public safety and criminal […]

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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

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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

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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

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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.