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Agriculture

2 years ago

Senate committee passes bill blocking agricultural land ownership by “rogue” nations

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Foreign nationals and the governments of six “rogue” nations would […]

Education

2 years ago

270 South Dakotans set to receive $1.9 million in student loan forgiveness under Biden’s SAVE Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MITCHELL NOW) The Biden-Harris Administration today is publishing a state-by-state breakdown of […]

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Government

2 years ago

GOP lawmakers try to thwart abortion rights ballot initiative in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed […]

Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem signs 86th bill into law for 2024 SD legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Governor Kristi Noem signed the following bills into law this […]

Crime

2 years ago

New men’s prison opponents call for a pause

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) The state wants a new men’s prison, Lincoln County landowners […]

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Government

2 years ago

“Compromise” carbon pipeline bill passes Senate without emergency clause

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) It took a procedural rule to pass the “compromise” carbon […]

Government

2 years ago

Theel to be appointed to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commisssion

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Travis Theel […]

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Government

2 years ago

After lengthy and heated discussion, Mitchell City Council passes resolution, amends another regarding Lake Mitchell Improvement Project

After a lengthy, sometimes contentious, and sometimes confusing discussion, the Mitchell City Council on […]

Government

2 years ago

SD House passes bill allowing removal of signature from petitions in certain circumstances

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) In limited circumstances, a petition signer could remove their signature […]

Education

2 years ago

SD House passes bill putting pressure on school districts to increase teacher pay

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) South Dakota House members on Tuesday sent a message to […]

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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

1 day 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

1 day 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.