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Government
4 months ago
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Milbank, Quarantine Expands

South Dakota officials have confirmed the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) to Milbank, prompting the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand its quarantine zone to include Grant County.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Courtyard Concerts Return to Downtown Mitchell This Summer

Downtown Mitchell is alive with music once again as the popular Courtyard Concerts series returns for its second season. Hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, the free outdoor concert series kicks off Friday with a performance by Dyna-Mite and the Romeos from noon to 1 p.m. across from the Corn Palace.

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Government
4 months ago
Mitchell Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Prison Proposal

Tensions ran high at Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting as roughly 50 Mitchell residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed state prison site near the city. Community members expressed fears about safety, increased traffic, potential drug smuggling, and negative impacts on Mitchell’s identity.

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Crime
4 months ago
Former State Employee Sentenced for Forgery

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that former state contractor Renee Strong has been sentenced for forging public health inspection reports. Strong received suspended prison sentences, probation, and community service for four felony forgery charges related to her work with the Department of Health.

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Business
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Stands with Republican AGs in Support Of President Trump’s Action to Restore Order in California

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 26 Republican Attorneys General in supporting President Trump’s June 7 decision to activate the National Guard in California under 10 U.S.C. § 12406.

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Local
4 months ago
Peaceful Pines Senior Living Project Moves Forward in Mitchell Amid Neighborhood Concerns

A proposed senior living development called Peaceful Pines is moving forward in Mitchell, South Dakota, after a presentation by developer Justin Thiesse at the latest Mitchell Planning Commission meeting.

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Local Sports
4 months ago
Mitchell Looks to Bring Back Varsity Legion Baseball

Efforts are in motion to bring varsity-level Legion baseball back to Mitchell, South Dakota, after a season without an official 18U team. Officials from the South Dakota American Legion and the Mitchell Baseball Association (MBA) are holding a closed-door meeting in Pierre to discuss the future of the program.

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Government
4 months ago
19-Year-Old Oglala Lakota Democrat Robert Arnold Launches Historic Bid for South Dakota Governor

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Robert Arnold, a 19-year-old Pierre native and Dakota State University student, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota governor, aiming to make history as both the youngest gubernatorial candidate in U.S. history and the first Native American governor in South Dakota.

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Government
4 months ago
AG Jackley Calls on Congress to Stop Annoying Mortgage Spam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is spearheading a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, a bill aimed at stopping unwanted spam calls and texts that flood consumers after they apply for a mortgage.

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Government
4 months ago
Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act Advances with Strong Bipartisan Support in House Agriculture Committee

The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee today by a decisive 47-6 vote, marking a major step toward establishing a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.

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