The South Dakota Department of Social Services has confirmed that all SNAP recipients will receive their full benefits on Nov. 10 as scheduled. The department says the federal shutdown will not affect distribution, ensuring food assistance continues for more than 37,000 households statewide.
This Veterans Day, Rep. Dusty Johnson honors the more than 60,000 veterans in South Dakota who have served from World War II to today. Johnson has recognized over 1,270 Vietnam-era veterans in commemorative ceremonies across the state, including 37 veterans in Sioux Falls recently.
Saturday could bring some winter‑like precipitation, so plan for cold and possibly slippery conditions […]
Court documents reveal that a stolen firearm was used in this week’s Sioux Falls homicide. 18-year-old Kray Bluebird allegedly stole a rifle and a revolver from a nearby pickup prior to the fatal incident.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said Democrats are letting their far-left members dictate policy, blocking compromise on government funding and key initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.