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2 years ago

Noem appoints Conzet to District 32 House seat

Gov. Noem Announces District 32 Legislative Appointment PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) – Governor Kristi […]

Crime

2 years ago

Slain Moody County Deputy Sheriff honored in SD Legislature on Thursday

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) The South Dakota Legislature honored slain Moody County Chief Deputy […]

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Government

2 years ago

Lithium tax bill fails in SD Senate

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Including lithium as a mineral subject to the state’s severance […]

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Government

2 years ago

Bill shelved that supporters say would have slowed property tax increases in SD

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) One of the downsides of out-of-staters moving to South Dakota […]

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Government

2 years ago

Senator Mike Rounds: Weekly Round(s) Up January 22 – February 4

Washington, D.C. (MITCHELL NOW) Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up! […]

Crime

2 years ago

Flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Ken Prorok

Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until […]

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Government

2 years ago

Emotional abortion feedback underscores contentious House committee debate

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Disagreements over whether or not to drastically expand South Dakotans […]

Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem signs bills from 2024 legislative session into law

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) Governor Kristi Noem recently signed two compact bills into law. […]

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Government

2 years ago

Trio of pro-labor bills killed in Senate committee

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) A trio of pro-labor bills died on party-line votes in a […]

Government

2 years ago

SD Senate passes bill allowing governor to choose judges to serve on PUC if vacancy occurs

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELL NOW) The second time was the charm. The Senate reconsidered and […]

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Business

16 hours ago

South Dakota Corn Growers Association to hold 40th Annual SD Corn Conference in Sioux Falls on January 17, 2026

The 40th Annual SD Corn Conference is set for Jan. 17, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center with free daytime education sessions and a ticketed evening celebration. South Dakota Corn Growers Association leaders say the event will also mark 40 years for both SDCGA and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

Government

15 hours ago

From Afghanistan to Venezuela: The Toll-Booth States: Plains Voices

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

Government

15 hours ago

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Provide Bigger Paychecks, Permanent Relief

“The good news for the American people as they start their new year is that they’re going to have, on average, $3,700 more money in their pocket as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that we passed this last summer.”

Government

15 hours ago

EWG: New federal dietary guidelines urge Americans to cut ultra-processed foods

The Environmental Working Group says newly released federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to eat fewer ultra-processed foods linked to chronic disease. A CDC data brief found ultra-processed foods made up 61.9% of calories for U.S. youth and 53.0% for adults in 2021–2023.

Government

14 hours ago

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won’t seek reelection in 2026, rejects calls to resign

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not run for a third term in 2026 but plans to finish his current term amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged fraud in state-run programs. Asked about resignation calls, Walz said, “You can make all your requests for me to resign over my dead body.”