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Government
10 months ago
Lincoln County Tops List for New State Prison; Mitchell Site Ranks Fourth

A new site analysis ranks Lincoln County as the top location for South Dakota’s proposed men’s prison, according to a report by Arrington Watkins Architects.

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Government
10 months ago
First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in South Dakota

South Dakota has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, involving an adult in Meade County who tested positive after returning from international travel. The individual visited urgent care centers in Rapid City and Sturgis on May 28 and 29, prompting a public health alert.

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Government
10 months ago
South Dakota Loses Millions In Federal COVID Relief Funding

South Dakota is facing a $23 million loss in federal funding, largely from expiring COVID-19 relief programs, according to the Bureau of Finance Management.

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Lifestyle
10 months ago
Black Hills Energy Announces Summer Power Shut Offs To Prevent Wildfires

Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.

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Crime
10 months ago
Fatal Crash Near Humboldt Leaves One Dead, One Hurt

A deadly crash near Humboldt, South Dakota, early Saturday morning left one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle traveling south on 457th Avenue ran a stop sign at Highway 38 around 1:30 a.m.

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Weather
10 months ago
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.

Business
10 months ago
City of Mitchell announces road repairs for Tuesday, June 3rd

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell Street Department will be doing road repairs on […]

High School
10 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 6/3/25

Mitchell The Lady Kernels will have State Tournament competition for a second day in […]

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Opinion
10 months ago
First Monday with the Mayor

In June’s episode of “First Monday with the Mayor” the topics discussed are: City […]

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Opinion
10 months ago
Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

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