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Government
5 months ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Announces 140th Homecoming Parade “Roarin’ Thru the Decades”

Dakota Wesleyan University is preparing for its annual homecoming parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, on Main Street in Mitchell. Celebrating DWU’s 140th anniversary, this year’s parade theme is “Roarin’ Thru the Decades.”

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Government
5 months ago
Senate Leader John Thune Opposes Obamacare Subsidy Deal Amid Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there will be no deals on Obamacare subsidies until the current government shutdown ends, accusing Democrats of holding the federal government “hostage.”

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Crime
5 months ago
Yankton County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Aggravated Assault Stabbing

A Yankton County man, Timothy Terrell Wilson, has been sentenced to 25 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with 15 years suspended, following his conviction for aggravated assault.

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Government
5 months ago
Mitchell Teacher Deanell Backlund Receives Prestigious Spirit of Dakota Award

Deanell Backlund, a longtime Mitchell educator, has been honored with the 39th Spirit of Dakota Award, the first recipient from Mitchell.

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Government
5 months ago
Midwest Wellness Institute Expands Mental Health Services with New Downtown Sioux Falls Clinic

A new mental health care option is now available in downtown Sioux Falls. The Midwest Wellness Institute has opened its second Sioux Falls clinic on North Main Avenue, its fourth overall location.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Rapid City Police Arrest Two After Gunshots and Vehicle Pursuit on Sturgis Road

Rapid City police arrested two individuals Saturday afternoon following multiple gunshots on Sturgis Road. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. after witnesses reported a dispute and gunfire. No injuries occurred, but shell casings were recovered.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Mitchell City Council to Review $50K Retail Study Proposal from Retail Strategies

The Mitchell City Council will meet Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study proposed by Alabama-based Retail Strategies, which helps cities attract new businesses using consumer shopping data. Mayor Jordan Hanson says a single business generating $2.5 million in sales could cover the study’s cost through city sales tax in its first year.

A weekly U.S. Department of Labor report shows South Dakota recorded 273 initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending Feb. 7, up from 251 the prior week.
Government
5 months ago
“Stroll Sioux Falls” Hosts October Hiring Events at Local Employers

“Stroll Sioux Falls” is organizing multiple single-employer hiring events this October, giving jobseekers a chance to connect directly with local businesses.

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Government
5 months ago
Mitchell City Council to Weigh $50K Retail Study Proposal Aimed at Boosting Local Business Growth

The Mitchell City Council meets Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study from Alabama-based Retail Strategies, a firm that recruits new stores using consumer tracking data. Mayor Jordan Hanson argues the investment could pay off quickly, noting one business generating $2.5 million in annual sales would cover the study’s cost through tax revenue.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Fatal Train and Pickup Crash Near Woonsocket Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A tragic train collision near Woonsocket, South Dakota, left one man dead and another injured Saturday afternoon. Authorities say a 2012 Ford F-350 pickup became stuck on the tracks at 399 Avenue and 237 Street when it was struck by a BNSF train around 4:39 p.m

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