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Weather
12 months ago
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.

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Election
1 year ago
Jamie Smith Joins Sioux Falls Mayoral Race

Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.

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Government
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Driver License Exam Station Moving

The South Dakota Driver License Exam Station in Sioux Falls is relocating to a new, upgraded facility. The current location at Russell Street and Kiwanis Avenue will close after business hours on Thursday.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Gov. Rhoden Extends Executive Order Addressing Fuel Shortage

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has extended an executive order aimed at addressing fuel shortages impacting South Dakota and the Midwest.

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People
1 year ago
Johnson, Stanton Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Permitting Reform

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) reintroduced […]

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Opinion
1 year ago
Modernizing Government By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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People
1 year ago
Deinken, Steffensen Win Preliminary Awards at Miss South Dakota Competition; Additional Scholarships Announced

Miss Rapid City, Payton Steffensen, and Miss Brookings, Emily Deinken—both of Sioux Falls—earned preliminary awards at the Miss South Dakota competition Thursday night. Steffensen, a dancer and educator, received the $500 Health and Fitness Award. Deinken, a middle school music teacher and master’s student at Florida State University, won the $1,000 Talent Award for her performance of the Carmen Flute Fantasie from Habanera.

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Crime
1 year ago
Lincoln County Leaders Say New Prison Must Align With Local Plan

Lincoln County officials are voicing their stance on potential sites for a new state prison, emphasizing that any proposed facility must align with the county’s comprehensive development plan. The unanimous decision came during a recent commission meeting following a request from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and extensive public input.

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Education
1 year ago
Grants For Grads Program Deadline

The deadline is today for South Dakota Housing’s Grants for Grads program, which helps recent college graduates purchase their first home. Launched in May 2024, the program offers up to five percent of the loan amount as a down payment for eligible applicants who graduated within the past five years.

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Crime
1 year ago
Freedom Gas Station in Mitchell Shuts Down for Drug Case Investigation

The Freedom Gas Station in Mitchell, South Dakota, has shut down following its connection to a recent drug-related investigation. While the exact closure date is unknown, a notice posted on the front door indicates the property is pending inspection by city officials.