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5 months ago
Musick Challenges Mitchell’s Tourism Focus, Urges City to Prioritize Job Growth

At a recent Mitchell City Council meeting, retired businessman Roger Musick urged city leaders to shift their focus from tourism to job creation, arguing that employment opportunities—not tourist attractions—are the backbone of the local economy.

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Government
5 months ago
Davison County Commissioners Weigh Potential Benefits of Proposed State Prison Near Mitchell

The Davison County Commission is weighing the potential benefits of a proposed state prison site near Mitchell, though no formal proposal has been made. The Mitchell Area Development Corporation has identified a 160-acre location three miles southeast of the city with available utilities.

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5 months ago
Noem Rejects Nearly $10M in FEMA Grants, Calling Program ‘Wasteful’

South Dakota will forfeit nearly $10 million in FEMA funding after Governor Kristi Noem withdrew the state from the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, calling it “wasteful” and “ineffective.” The program was designed to help local communities strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future disasters.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
SDDOT Looks for Input On Project in Humboldt

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is inviting public input on a planned reconstruction project near Humboldt, affecting Highway 19 between Highway 42 and Highway 38. An open house will be held Tuesday, May 13th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Fire Hall.

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5 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Urges Public to Honor Fallen Officers at Memorial Ceremony

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging the public to honor fallen law enforcement officers during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today in Pierre.

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5 months ago
Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on […]

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5 months ago
Johnson, Thompson, Hill, and Steil Release Digital Asset Market Structure Discussion Draft

Washington, D.C.  (MITCHELLNOW) – Today, House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital […]

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5 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Encourages Public To Remember Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Wednesday

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages the public to remember the state’s fallen law enforcement officers as the annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is held Wednesday in Pierre.

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Government
5 months ago
Sioux Falls Mayor Speaks Out On Trump AI Pope Image

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is criticizing former President Donald Trump for sharing an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as the Pope. The photo, originally posted by Trump and later reshared by the official White House account, sparked backlash online. TenHaken called the move “incredibly distasteful” in a post on X, adding that “decorum still matters in the public square” and urging people of all political views to denounce the act.

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5 months ago
Sioux Falls Airport Moves Forward with Terminal Expansion Plans

The Sioux Falls Airport Authority is preparing to launch the first phase of its long-awaited terminal expansion this summer, with construction bids now being sought. While the full project will require around $108 million in funding, Airport CEO Dan Letellier says the additional terminal space is critically needed to meet growing demand.

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