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Government
11 months ago
Mitchell School Board to Review Bids for New Power Line Training Facility at Mitchell Technical College

The Mitchell Board of Education will consider bids for a proposed 34,000-square-foot power line underground training facility on the campus of Mitchell Technical College during its Monday afternoon meeting.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, where Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a California man to 33 years for a meth trafficking and money-laundering conspiracy.
Business
11 months ago
Strengthening Small Businesses – Weekly Rounds UP

BIG Update This week the Midwest Honor Flight came to D.C., and I had […]

Government
11 months ago
Four-Way Partnership Brings New Workforce Housing to Mitchell Community

Mitchell, S.D., May 9, 2025 – Four local organizations gathered today to celebrate the […]

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Education
11 months ago
Press Conference at DWU Tuesday

DWU will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in […]

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Government
11 months ago
Rounds Introduces Bill to Extend Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act to Prevent Cyber Security Threats

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee […]

The Mitchell High School marching band performed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Valentine’s Day, marching down Main Street U.S.A. in front of thousands. The trip included nearly 100 students and is part of a band tradition held about every four years.
Education
11 months ago
Mitchell Students to Shine at South Dakota All-State Jazz Band and Show Choir Showcase on May 10

Talented students from Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School will take center stage at the South Dakota All-State Jazz Band and Show Choir performances on May 10 at the Mitchell High School Performing Arts Center.

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Government
11 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Push for Accountability as Brand Board Backlog Frustrations Mount

South Dakota’s legislative Government Operations and Audit Committee revisited long-standing concerns with the state Brand Board, as ongoing delays in livestock brand registrations continue to frustrate ranchers and lawmakers alike.

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Government
11 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Address Lingering Vehicle Registration Fraud Amid Launch of New 605-Drive System

South Dakota legislators continue to address internal control failures tied to the state’s outdated vehicle registration system, even as the new 605-Drive platform is rolled out.

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Crime
11 months ago
New Forensic Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Murder Charges in Yankton Stabbing Case

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the dismissal of murder charges against Theodore Kranig, Jr., 19, following new forensic evidence in the 2024 Yankton stabbing case.

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Crime
11 months ago
Man Dies In Tractor Accident

A tragic farm accident near Garretson, South Dakota, has left one man dead and another seriously injured after a tractor reportedly ran over both individuals. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene Tuesday afternoon, where one victim was pronounced dead, and the other was transported to a hospital with significant injuries.