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Government
11 months ago
DOH Announces New Task Force

South Dakota has formed the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force to combat the alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths, which have more than doubled over the past decade. This statewide initiative unites healthcare providers, tribal leaders, parents, and state officials to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and support families across the state.

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Government
11 months ago
Mitchell Among Sites Considered as South Dakota Resets State Prison Plans

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force is reassessing potential sites for a new state prison after plans for a Lincoln County facility were halted due to funding issues. With $51 million already invested, locations like Mitchell—offering strong infrastructure and cost transparency—are under consideration despite mixed public response.

Government
11 months ago
S.D. Businesses Say Labor Shortages Could Worsen as Immigration Crackdown Grows

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s business leaders say the state’s economy depends on immigrants. Many […]

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Education
11 months ago
Mitchell High to Limit Cell Phone Use in Class to Boost Focus

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Mitchell High School students will be required to store phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones during class under a new policy aimed at minimizing distractions and fostering better focus and social interaction.

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Lifestyle
11 months ago
West 23rd Avenue in Mitchell to Close for Two Weeks of Road Work

A section of West 23rd Avenue in northern Mitchell will be closed for approximately two weeks, disrupting traffic between North Ohlman Street and Pheasant Street. While North Ohlman will remain open at the 23rd Avenue intersection for the first nine days, it will eventually close for intersection upgrades. This closure, part of a series of ongoing construction projects, affects key detour routes tied to the Highway 37 bypass and Main Street improvements, which continue through May 17th.

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Local
11 months ago
Mitchell Blacksmith Unveils 10-Foot Iron Sculpture Celebrating Community and Harvest in Mitchell

Blacksmith Clark Martinek has unveiled “Hope,” a 10-foot, 500-pound iron sculpture in Mitchell that honors the fall harvest, agricultural heritage, and community spirit.

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Government
11 months ago
Rhoden Creates New Secure Standard Reporting System

Governor Larry Rhoden has signed an executive order aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in South Dakota’s state government. The order establishes a secure, standardized reporting system for state employees and supervisors, aligning with upcoming requirements in Senate Bills 62 and 63.

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Government
11 months ago
Prison Reset Committee Reconvenes with New Site Options on the Table

The Project Prison Reset committee convened in Springfield on Tuesday to continue tackling South Dakota’s long-term correctional facility needs. Despite over a year of debate, the location of a new prison remains unresolved.

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
DWU Spring Concert to be held

MITCHELL – The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University […]

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Government
11 months ago
Thune Touts Successful First 100 Days of Trump Administration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks […]