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Crime
3 months ago
South Dakota DPS Warns of Fake Traffic Ticket Text Scam

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is warning residents about a new wave of scam text messages impersonating the DMV. The fake texts falsely claim recipients owe traffic ticket fines and threaten license suspension or legal action.

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Crime
3 months ago
Former SD Employee To Be Sentenced On Forgery Charges

Former South Dakota state employee Renee Strong is set to be sentenced this week in Hughes County Court on multiple forgery-related charges. Strong, who worked with the South Dakota Departments of Public Safety and Health, admitted in April to falsifying food service inspection reports.

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Government
3 months ago
DOH Confirms Second Case Of Measles In SD

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the state’s second measles case of 2025, involving a Rapid City resident. Health officials warn that individuals may have been exposed at the Sam’s Club in Rapid City on June 1 and the Dakota Premiere Medical Clinic on Mount Rushmore Road on June 2.

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Crime
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Accused in Wild Crime Spree

Chaos unfolded in Sioux Falls early Friday morning as police responded to a string of dramatic crimes involving stolen vehicles, smashed windows, and a city bus that was later found engulfed in flames.

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Government
3 months ago
Keeping Our Foot on the Gas By Sen. John Thune

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

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Government
3 months ago
James Valley Drug and DUI Court receives grant

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) — Central Electric Cooperative presented a $1000 Operation Round-Up® grant to the […]

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Opinion
3 months ago
Providing Clarity By Rep. Dusty Johnson

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

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Election
3 months ago
Mayor Hanson Seeks Applicants for 1st Avenue Development Review Committee Ahead of July 15 Deadline

Mayor Hanson is inviting community members to apply for a spot on the 1st Avenue Development Review Committee. The eight-member committee will be responsible for evaluating proposals from developers and recommending the best plan to the City Council. Interested individuals must submit an interest form by July 15, 2025, to be considered for appointment.

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Government
3 months ago
ICE Arrest At Courthouse Sparks Mistrial

A mistrial was declared at the Minnehaha County Courthouse after an ICE arrest disrupted proceedings last Friday, raising serious concerns from the Public Defender’s Office about trust in the justice system. The arrest—made in front of jurors, a witness’s wife, and infant—led the judge to immediately halt the trial.

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Sports
3 months ago
South Dakota Football Great Doug Eggers Dies At 93

South Dakota is mourning the loss of football great Doug Eggers, a Wagner native and former NFL linebacker who passed away at age 93. A standout at South Dakota State University, Eggers went on to play five seasons with the Baltimore Colts, sharing the field with legends like Johnny Unitas.

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