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Government
12 months ago
Call to Freedom Moving To New Location

Sioux Falls nonprofit Call to Freedom is preparing to open its new 13,000-square-foot facility at 4501 South Technology Drive, just south of The Empire Mall.

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Local
12 months ago
Mitchell Purchases Mobile Home Lot For Development

The Mitchell City Council has greenlit a $1 million plan to redevelop a mobile home park area just north of Hitchcock Park. The redevelopment will include expanded Aquatic Center parking, new homes, and apartment complexes

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Crime
12 months ago
Former State Worker Pleads Guilty to Forgery Charges

Renee Strong of Springfield, a former employee for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, has pleaded guilty to four felony forgery-related charges.

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Crime
12 months ago
Sioux Falls Police Investigating Weekend Homicide

Sioux Falls authorities are actively investigating a fatal weekend stabbing that left one man dead. According to Police Information Officer Sam Clemens, the motive behind the homicide remains unclear.

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Government
12 months ago
Thune Recaps Successful First 100 Days of 119th Congress

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press […]

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Government
12 months ago
Mitchell Fire Department responds to fire on East 2nd

Mitchell Fire and EMS responded to 517 E. 2nd Ave. at 9:15 PM on […]

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Entertainment
12 months ago
New Changes For SD Mega Millions Lottery

South Dakota Mega Millions players can now look forward to bigger prizes and better odds, thanks to new enhancements starting with tonight’s drawing.

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Government
12 months ago
South Dakotans Join Hands Off Protests

Thousands of South Dakotans joined the nationwide “Hands Off” protests over the weekend, rallying against recent actions by the Trump administration and controversial moves by Elon Musk.

Government
12 months ago
Mitchell Council to Set Goals for Nonprofits, Tackle Child Care and Housing Needs

The Mitchell City Council met Monday night to discuss greater accountability for nonprofits receiving city funding. With over $500,000 allocated this year to organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and Dakota Counseling, Mayor Jordan Hanson emphasized the need for clear goals and results.

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Crime
12 months ago
Sioux Falls Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Charged

Samir Albaidhani, the suspect in last week’s officer-involved shooting and police pursuit in Sioux Falls, is now formally charged.