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Local
1 year ago
South Dakota’s Dairy Industry Sees Record Growth, Milk Cow Population Surpasses 200,000

South Dakota’s dairy industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the state’s milk cow population reaching 215,000 in January—more than double the number from 2015. This surge in dairy farming has resulted in a staggering five billion pounds of milk produced annually, solidifying South Dakota’s position as a leader in the nation’s dairy sector.

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Government
1 year ago
Governor Rhoden Signs Key Bills into Law, Addressing Wildfire Suppression, Campaign Finance, and More

South Dakota Governor Rhoden has signed five new bills into law, including Senate Bills 17, 42, and 43, and House Bills 1033 and 1034. These bills tackle critical issues such as wildfire suppression, campaign finance disclosures, emergency disaster declarations, and the regulation of tobacco wholesale prices. With 21 bills now signed this session, Governor Rhoden continues to shape state legislation with a focus on public safety and fiscal transparency

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Local
1 year ago
South Dakota Ranked Among Top States for Retirement in 2025, WalletHub Survey Reveals

“South Dakota Ranked Among Top States for Retirement in 2025, WalletHub Survey Reveals”

Prepare from Extreme cold conditions in Mitchell SD
Weather
1 year ago
How to Prepare for Winter Storms Amid Extreme Cold in Mitchell, SD

  Mitchell, SD (Mitchell Now) Our area is currently under an extreme cold warning, […]

Freezing temperatures for Mitchell South Dakota
Weather
1 year ago
Mitchell Work Week Weather: Extreme Cold Warning in Effect

Extreme cold expected in Mitchell SD. this week. Local residents are bracing for record cold temperatures in South Dakota.

Local
1 year ago
Mitchell Police News

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Three Mitchell residents pleaded guilty this week in an attempted robbery case. […]

Local
1 year ago
Governor Larry Rhoden on tax relief

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Larry Rhoden is acting fast on property tax relief. At a news […]

Local
1 year ago
A bill proposing stricter regulations on lithium mining was rejected

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bill proposing stricter regulations on lithium mining was rejected in a House […]

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Local
1 year ago
A bill permitting the direct shipment of distilled spirits rejected in a Senate

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bill permitting the direct shipment of distilled spirits to South Dakota consumers […]

Local
1 year ago
U.S. Senate urginged to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with 24 other Attorneys General, is urging […]