With families gathering for the holidays, hosts are looking for fun, memorable ways to entertain guests — from local sightseeing and live shows to movie nights and festive bar crawls.
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.
As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.
Share your Parade of Lights photos with us—post them in the comments to highlight your favorite moments from this magical community event.
KMIT and Kool 98.3 will hold their annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Radiothon on Dec. 4–5 to support children and families in need in Mitchell. Community members can donate, pledge by phone, or select a gift tag from angel tree locations across the city.