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Government
11 months ago
SD House Approves Bill Allowing Landowners To Sue Over Deceptive Practices

The bill would empower landowners to sue carbon pipeline land agents for deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation, intimidation or harassment during land access deals.

Local
11 months ago
City Council considers improvements at Hitchcock Park

The Mitchell City Council is considering adding $1.1 million to the 2025 budget for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lights, improved pathways, and new tennis courts.

Local
11 months ago
DWU Launching Sioux Falls Nursing Program

Dakota Wesleyan University is going to be launching a new Nursing program in Sioux Falls this fall.

Education
11 months ago
SD House Approves Student-Teacher Stipend Legislation

The state House of Representatives is approving a bill that would create a student-teacher stipend program that would allocate up to five-thousand dollars per school district that would be used to pay student teachers

Government
11 months ago
State AG Announces Three More Criminal Investigations Into State Employees

According to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, the Department of Criminal Investigation is looking into the possible criminal activity of three employees, but he can’t disclose any more information.

Education
11 months ago
Mitchell Media Group’s 22nd Annual Radiothon Raises Over $50,000 for Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund

The 22nd annual Media Group Radiothon has successfully raised over $50,000 for the Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund (MCSF), continuing its mission to support local high school graduates in pursuing higher education. This annual event is the primary fundraiser for MCSF, which has distributed over $1.48 million in scholarships since its inception. For 2024, each eligible Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian graduate will receive $750 to aid in their college expenses.

Local
11 months ago
SD ‘Lucky for Life’ Lottery Suspended

A South Dakota Lottery game has been suspended statewide. SD Lottery announced Sunday that sales are being paused on ‘Lucky for Life’ because of a system error.

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Government
11 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 81 on Monday, banning the use of a firearms code for transactions involving guns, ammo, and accessories, with a civil penalty for violations.

Local
11 months ago
Attempt To End Daylight Saving Rejected

A bill that would banish Daylight Saving Time in South Dakota is stalling out.

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Local
11 months ago
SD Tourism Introduces New Initiatives to Keep Visitors in Mitchell Longer

Mitchell leaders are focusing on attracting more visitors and encouraging longer stays as summer approaches. Officials from Travel South Dakota say tourism in 2024 brought $115 million to the area, supporting 1,600 jobs.