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Agriculture
1 year ago
Car Theft Decline In Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls police report a decline in car thefts, but recent incidents show the threat remains. Over the weekend, a suspect broke into two apartments, stealing cash and two vehicles—only one of which has been recovered. Authorities reveal that over 80% of stolen cars were left unlocked with keys inside.

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Crime
1 year ago
High-Risk Offender Released Without Supervision

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the release of Glenford Old Lodge, a 35-year-old high-risk sex offender, following the completion of his full sentence for sexual contact without consent in Hughes County.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Sump Pump Reminders

The City of Mitchell would like to remind the citizens to check their sump […]

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Government
1 year ago
Rounds Introduces Standing Rock Chairwoman at Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing

 Janet Alkire testified before the committee on Wednesday afternoon

Lifestyle
1 year ago
MitchellNow.com Offers Free Garage Sale Listings to Help Locals Connect and Declutter

MITCHELL, SD – Spring cleaning just got a whole lot easier. MitchellNow.com, the local […]

Government
1 year ago
SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES 2025 Q1 SOUTH DAKOTA ECONOMIC REPORT

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson is excited to announce the […]

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Twenty Young Women Compete for Miss South Dakota Title May 29-31

The 78th annual Miss South Dakota competition returns to Brookings from May 29–31, bringing together 20 accomplished young women from across the state to compete in talent, fitness, public speaking, and stage presence. Contestants, ages 19 to 26, will compete for over $54,000 in scholarships and prizes, with the new Miss South Dakota receiving at least $13,000 and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss America competition in September.

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Government
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Government Employee Sentenced in Department of Revenue Fraud Case

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Danielle Degenstein, 52, of Pierre, has been sentenced on a misdemeanor charge of Misprison of a Felony for failing to report a coworker’s criminal activity. Degenstein pleaded guilty in Hughes County Circuit Court and received a suspended jail sentence, one year of unsupervised probation, and a $500 fine.

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Education
1 year ago
Wede, Larson named recipients of annual Clarke Awards; Employee Recognition event honors years of service, promotions and retirement

MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University has announced the annual Clarke Awards for Excellence. Tressa […]

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Crime
1 year ago
Church Struck by Vandalism Again, But Faith Remains Unshaken

The Mitchell Congregational United Church of Christ is once again facing the aftermath of hate-driven vandalism, marking the third such attack in recent years.