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Mitchell City Council approves runoff election process for races with three or more candidates
Government
4 weeks ago
Mitchell City Council Approves Runoff Election Process for Races with Three or More Candidates

The Mitchell City Council voted 7-1 to approve a runoff election process for city races with three or more candidates when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.

Dusty Johnson to speak at South Dakota National Guard welcome home ceremony in Mitchell
Government
4 weeks ago
Dusty Johnson to Speak at South Dakota National Guard Welcome Home Ceremony in Mitchell

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson will speak Saturday at a welcome home ceremony for the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company at Mitchell High School.

Government
4 weeks ago
Absentee Voting Opens Friday for Davison County Voters

Davison County voters can begin casting absentee ballots Friday, Sept. 18, for South Dakota’s Nov. 3 general election. Here’s what voters need to know about voting early in Mitchell.

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.
Government
1 month ago
Davison County to Hold Special Meeting on Half-Cent Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief

Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.

Gov. Rhoden Honors POW/MIA Recognition Day
Local
1 month ago
Governor Rhoden Honors POW/MIA with Recognition Day

Governor Larry Rhoden recognizes September 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota.

South Dakota AG Jackley urges FCC to strengthen rules targeting illegal robocalls
Government
1 month ago
South Dakota AG Jackley Urges FCC to Strengthen Rules Targeting Illegal Robocalls

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined attorneys general from across the country in calling for stronger federal requirements aimed at stopping illegal robocalls and holding phone providers accountable.

Government
1 month ago
Applications Due October 16 for 2027 Legislative Intern Positions

The South Dakota Legislature is taking applications for intern positions.

South Dakota Attorney GEnerals Office
Government
1 month ago
Attorney General Jackley Names Marlys Big Eagle As State’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person Specialist

Marlys Big Eagle is named South Dakota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person Specialist.

SD has ask that Soft Drinks be excluded from SNAP benefits
Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Submits SNAP Waiver to Exclude Soft Drinks From Eligible Purchases

South Dakota has asked the federal government for permission to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase soft drinks.

House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Government
2 months ago
19 South Dakota Legislative Candidates Sign Data Center Accountability Pledge, Commit to “Day Zero” Action, Call for Others to Join

Nineteen South Dakota legislative candidates have signed a pledge to prioritize data center oversight, transparency and local control if elected.