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Local
1 month ago
AAA, MADD and Waymo Urge Sober Driving During Holidays as Drunk Driving Deaths Rise

AAA, MADD and Waymo are partnering during Impaired Driving Prevention Month to encourage safe holiday travel, citing thousands of December drunk driving deaths nationwide and rising crash rates.

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Local
1 month ago
How to Make a Holiday Wreath: Simple Steps for a Festive DIY Decoration

Holiday wreaths are a seasonal favorite, and crafting one at home is easier than many people think. With a few basic materials and simple steps, anyone can build a custom wreath for the holidays.

Crime
2 months ago
U.S. Attorney: Meth Still South Dakota’s Most Serious Drug Threat

South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says methamphetamine remains the state’s most pressing drug problem as federal prosecutors intensify efforts to dismantle cartels and criminal networks tied to the drug trade.

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Local
2 months ago
Small Business Saturday Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Stores This Weekend

Small Business Saturday returns this weekend, offering shoppers a chance to support locally owned businesses during the holiday shopping rush. The national initiative has generated more than $200 billion in small-business spending since 2010.

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Business
2 months ago
Harrisburg Pushes for Lower Speed Limit on Highway 115 Amid Safety Concerns

Harrisburg officials are seeking a speed limit reduction on Highway 115 due to rising traffic and safety concerns, but state transportation leaders say a lower limit may not improve conditions.

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Crime
2 months ago
U.S. Attorney’s Office Kept Prosecuting Cases During Federal Shutdown

U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says his office continued prosecuting violent crime, drug cases and child exploitation during the 43-day federal government shutdown, securing nearly 300 years in prison sentences.

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People
2 months ago
Cold Snap Expected to Continue as More Snow Moves Into Northeast South Dakota

South Dakota is heading into a stretch of below-average temperatures and another chance of snowfall over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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Business
2 months ago
Survey: One-third of small community bankers report local recession as low grain prices strain farm income

A new regional survey shows nearly one-third of small community bankers believe their local economy is already in recession, driven largely by low grain prices and rising costs for farmers. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the number of producers facing negative cash flow is climbing.

City of Mitchell to adjust trash pickup times for veterans' day.
Local
2 months ago
Mitchell announces adjusted garbage and recycling schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

The City of Mitchell is adjusting its garbage and recycling pickup for the Thanksgiving holiday, with no collection on Thursday, Nov. 27. Wednesday and Thursday routes will be collected on Wednesday, while Friday pickup remains unchanged.

Local
2 months ago
Mitchell SD weather: Mild start, turning colder with light snow chances by Friday

Mitchell’s Thanksgiving week forecast starts mild but finishes much colder. 🌡️

According to the National Weather Service, highs reach the low 50s on Monday before brisk northwest winds on Tuesday usher in colder air, dropping highs into the 30s for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day. Light snow showers are possible Friday as another system moves through.

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