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Agriculture
8 months ago
Grass Fire Near Mitchell Airport Contained

A fast-moving grass fire erupted northeast of Mitchell Regional Airport on Wednesday, drawing a multi-departmental response from Mitchell, Ethan, and Letcher fire crews. Driven by high winds and warm weather, the blaze spanned nearly a mile and scorched multiple fields before being contained with the help of a local farmer creating firebreaks.

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Lifestyle
8 months ago
Black Hills Preparing For Another Huge Tourism Season

Black Hills tourism officials are gearing up for the busy summer season, with major attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial continuing to draw thousands of out-of-state visitors.

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Education
8 months ago
South Dakota BOES Adopts New Standards

The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has unanimously approved new Native American curriculum standards, despite objections from Tribal educators who say the process lacked formal input from all nine tribes.

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Lifestyle
8 months ago
Sioux Falls Hosts Day of Action Food Drive to Fight Hunger

A Day of Action food drive will take place Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Van Eps Park in Sioux Falls, supporting Feeding South Dakota and local hunger relief efforts.

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Education
8 months ago
Mitchell Tech Named 2025–2026 Military Friendly® Gold School

Mitchell Technical College has been awarded the 2025–2026 Military Friendly® Gold School designation, placing it among the top institutions nationwide for supporting military and veteran students.

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Education
8 months ago
Mitchell School Board Backs Stricter Middle School Cell Phone Policy

The Mitchell Board of Education has approved stricter cell phone rules at Mitchell Middle School, requiring students to store phones in lockers throughout the school day. Limited use is permitted only with staff approval. Repeated violations may lead to confiscation or parental pickup.

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Crime
8 months ago
Reward Offered For Information On Missing Rosebud Woman

Authorities are actively searching for 22-year-old Savannah Standing Bear, who went missing from the Rosebud Reservation on March 24th. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Savannah was last seen in Parmelee wearing a black shirt, jeans, and white Nike shoes.

Government
8 months ago
Minutes for the Davison County Commission meeting held on April 8, 2025

April 08, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Reider called the Davison County Board of […]

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Local
8 months ago
National Travel And Tourism Week

The South Dakota Department of Tourism is preparing to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, set for May 4–10. This annual event highlights the critical role travel plays in supporting the economy and enhancing quality of life.

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Lifestyle
8 months ago
Mitchell Moves Forward with Plan to Vacate North Winsor Street for New Practice Fields

The Mitchell Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a proposal to vacate a section of North Winsor Street, clearing the way for new practice fields as the old Mitchell High School prepares for demolition.

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