Education
5 months ago
Mitchell School Board to Revisit Leadership Vote

The Mitchell Board of Education will once again attempt to elect a president and vice president after a July vote deadlocked between current president Brittni Flood and member Terry Aslesen. Business manager Craig Bruening has been leading meetings in the interim.

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Government
5 months ago
Sioux Falls Weighs Ban on Public Encampments

The Sioux Falls City Council is set to vote on an ordinance banning tents and encampments in public spaces, a move that could impact the city’s homeless population. Officials say camps, including hidden sites along the Big Sioux River, are on the rise.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Naloxone Distribution Expands to Sturgis and Tribal Communities

South Dakota nonprofit Emily’s Hope is expanding its statewide effort to prevent opioid overdoses by installing naloxone distribution boxes in public locations. Since May 2024, kits containing naloxone, gloves, and recovery resources have been placed from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and now Sturgis.

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Government
5 months ago
Mayor Says Sioux Falls Can’t Block State’s Immigration Enforcement Plan

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city has no legal power to block Governor Larry Rhoden’s Operation: Prairie Thunder, a state-led immigration enforcement initiative in partnership with ICE.

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Crime
5 months ago
SD Joins Multi-State Effort to Curb Robocalls

South Dakota is cracking down on illegal robocalls as part of a new multi-state effort, Operation Robocall Roundup. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that nearly 40 telecom companies have received warning letters urging them to block unlawful calls linked to scams.

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Opinion
6 months ago
Fighting for Farmers

BIG Update Law enforcement officers face risks every day to protect their communities. On […]

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Lifestyle
6 months ago
Sudden Shutdown Silences Four South Dakota Newspapers

Four local newspapers in South Dakota — including the Brookings Register, Huron Plainsman, Redfield Press, and Moody County Enterprise — shut down overnight, leaving their communities without a local news source.

Education
6 months ago
Mitchell High School Prepares for New Year with Modern Campus and Safety Upgrades

When classes begin August 20 at the new Mitchell High School, students will be welcomed by a campus filled with natural light, modern classrooms, and upgraded athletic facilities. A standout safety feature is a raised crosswalk at the main entrance, designed to slow traffic and improve accessibility for those with mobility challenges.

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Lifestyle
6 months ago
Sturgis Rally Sees More Crashes, Arrests, and Bikes

The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is off to a busy and dangerous start, with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety reporting 41 injury accidents, two fatal crashes, and 70 DUI arrests in the first five days.

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Lifestyle
6 months ago
605 Virtual Job Fair Set for August 20

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host a statewide virtual hiring event on Wednesday, August 20, giving job seekers the opportunity to connect with top employers, explore open positions, and interview — all from home.

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