Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving slightly, though low commodity prices continue to pressure producers.
Farm
3 weeks ago
Marshall County Authorities Investigate Fatal Tractor Accident Near Langford

The blaze, determined to be accidental, followed the farm incident. Responding agencies included the Langford Fire Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Education Secretary Takes Action Against Ten Teacher License Applicants

According to KELOLand, one applicant, Clive Bremser of Pierre, was denied certification for 18 months after failing to disclose prior arrests but later took a paraprofessional role at Mitchell High School.

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Crime
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Rapid City Police Search for James Spencer After Gunfire and Weapons Seizure

Officers responded to Waterloo Street around 4 a.m. and found bullet holes between apartments. Investigators recovered a stolen handgun, 11 additional firearms, ammunition, and THC products.

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Government
3 weeks ago
Poll Shows Tight Race Between Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden for South Dakota Governor

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson leads with 28 percent support, while incumbent Larry Rhoden follows closely with 27 percent.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
Brookings Police Warn of Counterfeit $50 Bills Circulating in South Dakota

The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says the fake notes share the same serial number, have a lighter blue tint near President Grant, and feel different from real currency

Crime
3 weeks ago
Yankton Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Major Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Case

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that 31-year-old Calahan Stark pleaded guilty in Yankton County Circuit Court to possessing cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute and bringing drugs into jail.

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3 weeks ago
Austin Hoffman Announces Candidacy for South Dakota Attorney General, Focuses on Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Austin Hoffman, current Attorney General of McPhearson County, has officially entered the race for South Dakota Attorney General.

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3 weeks ago
Semi Truck Collides with Train in Hudson, Lincoln County — No Injuries Reported

HUDSON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says a semi hauling grain was struck […]

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Government
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Landowners Seek to Merge Property Plats to Lower Taxes — County Officials Say State Law Blocks It

At Monday’s Mitchell Planning Commission meeting, Davison County landowners urged approval to merge property plats in an effort to reduce tax bills. According to the Mitchell Republic, some residents have already hired surveyors and filed zoning and plat applications with both city and county offices.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Man Scammed Out of $181,000 by Callers Posing as FBI, CIA, and Interpol Agents

Sioux Falls police say a local man lost $181,000 to fraudsters posing as international law enforcement agents.