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Crime
4 months ago
Mitchell Man Indicted on 44 Felony Counts of Child Sex Crimes

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a sweeping 44-count felony indictment against Mitchell resident Eric Opperman. The charges include rape, aggravated incest, and child pornography offenses involving three children under age 14.

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Local
4 months ago
NorthWestern Energy Rate Hike Approved for New Power Projects

South Dakota customers of NorthWestern Energy will see a modest increase in their monthly electric bills following approval of a rate hike by the Public Utilities Commission. The average residential customer will pay just over $2 more per month.

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Government
4 months ago
Mitchell Launches New Funding Application for Nonprofits

Nonprofits in Mitchell seeking city subsidy funding for fiscal year 2026 must now complete a revised, more detailed application process. Introduced by Mayor Jordan Hanson, the new five-page form includes eight in-depth questions requiring measurable goals and clear evidence of public benefit.

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Crime
4 months ago
Letcher Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Incest Charges

James Winter, a 57-year-old man from Letcher, South Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest in Davison County Court.

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Crime
4 months ago
Mitchell Man Sentenced to Probation in Statutory Rape Case

A 21-year-old Mitchell man, Azriel Fallis, has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to fourth-degree rape in Davison County. The charges stemmed from a November 2024 domestic incident involving a minor aged 13 to 16.

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Local
4 months ago
South Dakota Unveils Updated Voter Registration Form

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has unveiled a redesigned, user-friendly voter registration form to help residents register more easily and accurately. The updated form reflects feedback from the public, local election officials, and community organizations.

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Government
4 months ago
Former State Worker Sentenced for Stealing $1.78 Million from Child Protection Services

A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.8 million in state and federal funds. Lonna Carroll, convicted on two felony counts of aggravated grand theft, stole the money from Child Protection Services.

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Opinion
4 months ago
Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill Supporting Trump’s Agenda, Preserving 2017 Tax Cuts for South Dakotans

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

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Crime
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Charged After Road Rage Crash on Veterans Parkway

A Sioux Falls man, Roger Linder, is facing charges following a road rage incident that led to a crash on Veterans Parkway Sunday afternoon.

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Government
4 months ago
Telemedicine in Motion Brings Live Emergency Care to Rural South Dakota with Statewide Rollout

Lawmakers in Pierre got a firsthand look at the future of emergency medical care as the South Dakota Department of Health and Avel eCare showcased the Telemedicine in Motion project. An ambulance parked outside the Capitol demonstrated how EMTs can now connect with emergency doctors via live video while en route with a patient.

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