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Opinion
1 month ago
OPINION – Senate Majority Leader John Thune Criticizes Democratic Caucus for Far-Left Influence

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said Democrats are letting their far-left members dictate policy, blocking compromise on government funding and key initiatives.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving slightly, though low commodity prices continue to pressure producers.
Government
1 month ago
China Commits to Purchase 12 Million Metric Tons of U.S. Soybeans, Boosting Midwest Producers

Nate Franzen, President of Ag Banking at First Dakota National Bank, noted that much of the region’s soybeans are shipped west by rail to China, making the Dakotas especially sensitive to international demand.

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Government
1 month ago
Sioux Falls Police Take Action to Protect Residents from $181K Crypto Scam Losses

Authorities are placing warning signs near crypto ATMs and training business owners on how to spot potential fraud victims, says Sergeant Jake Harris of the Department’s Fraud Division.

Honoring Veteran's this Veteran's Day 2025
Local
1 month ago
Five Ways to Honor Veterans in Mitchell This Veterans Day

Mitchell will host several Veterans Day events honoring those who served, from church services and community meals to a formal program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

Crime
1 month ago
Nine Charged in Davison County Cocaine Distribution Investigation

Nine people have been indicted in Davison County in connection with a cocaine distribution network, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The investigation also involves immigration issues for three of the suspects.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
Weekend Happenings | Dueling Pianos, DWU Football, and Live Music

Mitchell’s weekend lineup is full of local fun — from Friday’s dueling pianos show to Saturday’s Dakota Wesleyan football game and church soup supper, plus Sunday’s live music from Billy Lurken. Be sure to bundle up and double-check schedules, as cold weather could bring changes.

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Agriculture
1 month ago
Davison County Farms Rank Among Top Subsidy Recipients

New data from the Environmental Working Group show several Davison County operations among South Dakota’s highest recipients of federal farm subsidies over the past two decades.

Testing of Sirens this Friday.
Local
1 month ago
Siren Test Set for Friday Morning Across Mitchell

Residents in Mitchell can expect to hear emergency sirens around 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, as Davison County conducts its routine monthly test. Officials say no action is needed by the public.

Weekend weather for Mitchell S.D.
Weather
1 month ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Weekend Chill and Flurries for Mitchell

According to the National Weather Service, Mitchell will see a sharp drop in temperatures this weekend with a chance of rain and snow Saturday and a cold, breezy Sunday.

Crime
1 month ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Aberdeen Man Indicted on

n Aberdeen man and former state employee has been indicted on three felony charges involving solicitation of second-degree rape, possession of child pornography, and unlawful use of a computer system.

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