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Business
1 year ago
Support Women in Need: Donate at Maurices in Mitchell, SD for the 3rd Annual “I Support The Girls” Donation Drive

This March, the Maurices location in Mitchell, South Dakota, is proud to participate in the Third Annual Donation Drive for I Support The Girls, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting women impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, and human trafficking.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Second Suspect Arrested in Sioux Falls Infant Kidnapping

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping of a seven-month-old from Sioux Falls. Chosen Butler was found with Betty Cross in Detroit, where she, and Taylor Edwards were taken into custody.

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Local
1 year ago
Efforts to Address South Dakota’s Childcare Crisis

State lawmakers are hoping for the Governor’s signature on a bill aimed at easing the state’s childcare crisis. House Minority Leader Erin Healy sponsored the bill, which would make childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance payments.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opponents Celebrate, But Remain Cautious

Opponents of the carbon capture pipeline are celebrating with caution after Governor Rhoden signed a bill removing eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. The fight over this issue has been ongoing for nearly four years, and Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach says it all began with one simple question.

Crime
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Leaders Express Concern Over Rising Assaults on Officers

Sioux Falls area law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over a troubling increase in assaults against officers. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead voiced his concerns during a joint news conference on Friday.

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase The Ace Finds A Winner

The ace of hearts was found Saturday night in the final drawing of the Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase the Ace fundraiser. The jackpot reached over $10,000, with $5,060 going to the lucky winner.

Education
1 year ago
MTI Drive May Get A New Name

The Mitchell Board of Education will discuss a potential street name change at its meeting today at 5:30pm. The proposal seeks to rename MTI Drive to Mitchell Tech Drive to reflect the college’s recent name change.

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Local
1 year ago
LifeQuest to build Tiny Home Village In Mitchell

LifeQuest has asked the city of Mitchell to sponsor a grant for building several tiny homes for people with developmental disabilities on Eighth Avenue at North Gamble Street.

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Farm
1 year ago
SD Farmers Concerned With Tariffs

South Dakota farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the potential impact of tariffs imposed by President Trump. The President announced that agricultural tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China will take effect on April 2nd. Kevin Deinert, president of the South Dakota Soybean Association, highlighted Mexico as one of the state’s largest agricultural trade partners.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Puppies Ready For Adoption After False Dumpster Story

The heartwarming story of three puppies, Birdie, Brodie, and Bo, who captured local attention earlier this year, is set to have a happy ending. These ten-week-old puppies, who were originally reported to have been abandoned in a Sioux Falls dumpster, are now almost ready for adoption. However, authorities recently debunked the initial report, revealing that it was fabricated by the puppies’ original owner who simply didn’t want to care for them.