South Dakota officials have confirmed the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) to Milbank, prompting the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand its quarantine zone to include Grant County.
Downtown Mitchell is alive with music once again as the popular Courtyard Concerts series returns for its second season. Hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, the free outdoor concert series kicks off Friday with a performance by Dyna-Mite and the Romeos from noon to 1 p.m. across from the Corn Palace.
Sioux Falls city officials are preparing for tighter financial times, with local non-profits bracing for reduced funding in next year’s budget. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett attributes the leaner proposal to property tax reform, which has limited available revenue.
Mitchell’s Lakeview Golf Course is set for a major transformation, as the city’s Golf and Cemetery Board approves a $4.44 million renovation plan aimed at revitalizing the popular course. Proposed for the 2026 city budget, the upgrades include a redesigned hole No. 14, a new par-3 short course, and over $500,000 in additional capital improvements.
Tensions ran high at Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting as roughly 50 Mitchell residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed state prison site near the city. Community members expressed fears about safety, increased traffic, potential drug smuggling, and negative impacts on Mitchell’s identity.
Middle school students in Mitchell, South Dakota will now be eligible to earn high school credit for Algebra I and Spanish I, following unanimous approval of a five-year waiver by the Mitchell School Board. The initiative supports advanced learners, helping them get ahead and make room for electives or college-level coursework in high school.
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson has officially withdrawn his support for a proposed state prison near Mitchell, following strong community opposition. In a public letter, Hanson acknowledged that his initial backing emphasized economic benefits over the potential impact on local families and the town’s future growth.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is spearheading a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, a bill aimed at stopping unwanted spam calls and texts that flood consumers after they apply for a mortgage.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee today by a decisive 47-6 vote, marking a major step toward establishing a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
After a meaningful Memorial Day week spent in South Dakota, including stops in Watertown, Brookings, Vermillion, and Huron, we’re back in session in Washington, D.C. In Huron, I had the honor of speaking at the dedication of the USPS office as the First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building.