Local
4 weeks ago
South Dakota Soybean Processors Opens Historic Multi-Seed Processing Plant in Mitchell

South Dakota Soybean Processors celebrated the grand opening of High Plains Processing near Mitchell, the largest ag project in state history.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Gas Leak Reported at Mitchell Plant

A gas leak at High Plains Processing in Mitchell prompted a fire crew response Sunday after a mower struck a gas line. No injuries were reported.

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Lifestyle
4 weeks ago
Lawmakers Set Special Session on $650M Sioux Falls Prison Proposal

South Dakota lawmakers will debate a $650M Sioux Falls prison plan Sept. 23. Some oppose costs and Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko’s leadership.

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Lifestyle
4 weeks ago
Three Injured in Brookings Plane Crash Near Airport

A small plane crashed after takeoff at Brookings Regional Airport, injuring three. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the Beechcraft accident.

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Government
4 weeks ago
High School Students Invited to Apply as 2026 Legislative Pages

South Dakota juniors and seniors can apply to be legislative pages for the 2026 session, gaining civic experience while earning $55 per day.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Artist Wins Prestigious Midwest Disability Arts Award

Mitchell artist Brianna Wiersema won the 2025 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, one of nine honorees selected from 400 submissions.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Rhoden Unveils $650 Million Prison Plan for Sioux Falls Site

Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled a $650M plan for a new Sioux Falls state prison at Benson Road, cutting costs by $175M ahead of the Sept. 23 special session.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Legislation Introduced for New State Prison

Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled draft legislation to replace South Dakota’s 140-year-old State Penitentiary, a key step ahead of the upcoming special session.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Weather Delays Streets, Open House at Southlake Estates

Mitchell Area Housing delayed Southlake Estates ribbon cuttings after weather setbacks. Streets wrap by Sept. 10, with an open house rescheduled for Sept. 25.

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Lifestyle
4 weeks ago
Mitchell City Council Prepares to Review 2026 Budget and Projects

The Mitchell City Council begins reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and capital projects tonight, aligning priorities with the city’s Forward2040 vision.

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