U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that Congress is nearing a deal to reopen the federal government after 41 days of closure. The Senate is expected to vote soon on a measure to fund key federal programs and temporarily extend government operations.
A chilly start with ice fog gives way to a steady warm-trend across Mitchell from Monday through Friday, as afternoon highs climb from mid-30s into the low 60s.
South Dakota Department of Social Services pauses implementation of SNAP benefits.
A state prison offender from Pierre has been placed on escape status after failing to return from a work release job. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 37-year-old Latoya Shangreaux.
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.