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Lifestyle
1 year ago
Black Hills Energy Announces Summer Power Shut Offs To Prevent Wildfires

Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.

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Crime
1 year ago
Fatal Crash Near Humboldt Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

A deadly crash near Humboldt, South Dakota, early Saturday morning left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle traveling south on 457th Avenue ran a stop sign at Highway 38 around 1:30 a.m.

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Weather
1 year 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.

Business
1 year ago
City of Mitchell announces road repairs for Tuesday, June 3rd

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell Street Department will be doing road repairs on […]

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Opinion
1 year ago
First Monday with the Mayor

In June’s episode of “First Monday with the Mayor” the topics discussed are: City […]

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Opinion
1 year ago
Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

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

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Former State Employee Charged With Forging Her Own Medical Marijuana Card

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Pierre woman […]

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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.