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Government
5 months ago
Rural South Dakota Voters Say ‘Yes’ to New Ambulance District with Overwhelming Support

Voters in rural Davison and Hanson counties overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District, a major step toward enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) in underserved South Dakota communities.

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Government
5 months ago
S.D. Unemployment Falls to 1.8 Percent in March

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s unemployment rate dropped to 1.8 percent in March, down one-tenth […]

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Crime
5 months ago
Police Identify Victim In Sioux Falls Stabbing Last Week

Sioux Falls police have identified Virgil Hawk Wing as the victim in a deadly stabbing that occurred last week at an apartment complex near 43rd Street and South Larch Avenue.

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Crime
5 months ago
Pine Ridge Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation is underway on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where a man was found with severe injuries near the old courthouse on U.S. Highway 18 and later died at the hospital. According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, a suspect is now in custody.

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Crime
5 months ago
Hidden Bunker, Illegal Guns Case Plea

Ray Steele, a 62-year-old man from Lead, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty in a federal firearms case involving a secret underground bunker and illegal machine guns. Steele admitted to unlawful possession of a machine gun, with a second charge dropped as part of a plea agreement.

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Crime
5 months ago
SFPD Chief Speaks Out On Crime Rates

Sioux Falls has seen a decline in violent crime, reaching its lowest level in five years, according to recent city data. Police Chief Jon Thum welcomed the progress but stressed that continued community involvement and youth engagement are vital.

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Government
5 months ago
TikTok Bidder Details Plans To Tour SD With Governor

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner, founder of Rasner Media, has announced plans to tour South Dakota with Governor Larry Rhoden as part of his ambitious effort to bring TikTok operations to the state.

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Government
5 months ago
Lake Mitchell To Be Drained, Cleaned, Refilled

Lake Mitchell is set for a major environmental restoration, with a $25 million cleanup project scheduled to begin this fall and continue through 2027.

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Education
5 months ago
Mitchell Chamber to Host School Board Candidate Forum on May 20

The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee invites the public to a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 PM, held at the City Council Chamber on Main Street, Mitchell.

Crime
5 months ago
Controversy Grows Around Trump’s Government Efficiency Plan DOGE as Lawmakers Address Public Backlash

President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is drawing national attention as criticism and confusion mount. With over 2,300 constituent calls to Senator Mike Rounds’ office, public concern over DOGE’s impact is intensifying.

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