Government
9 months ago
South Dakota House Committee Sends Ingestion Bill to Floor Without Recommendation

Senate Bill 83 would change ingestion of controlled substances from a felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor for first and second offenses, with a third offense within ten years becoming a Class 6 felony.

City of Mitchell to adjust trash pickup times for veterans' day.
Local
9 months ago
Puppies Abandoned In Dumpster Not True

An original report claimed that three puppies were found in a dumpster on January 25th. On Tuesday, Sioux Falls Animal Control said an investigation found false statements were made, and those puppies were never left outside or found in a dumpster.

Crime
9 months ago
DOC High-Risk Offender Announcement

Officials are sending out a warning about a high-risk offender who will be released from prison this week. The State DOC says Dillon Harrington is set to be released today and plans to live in the town of Wolsey.

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Election
9 months ago
Sioux Falls School District Awards Teacher Of The Teacher Award

Rekstad has been teaching Native American history at Washington for more than 20 years. He originally got his start as a teacher on the Crow Creek Reservation.

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Local
9 months ago
Former Sioux Falls Pastor Arrested On Sex Charges

Authorities say Patrick Anderson is accused of having unwanted sexual contact with four victims between April and August of last year. All of the victims are adults.

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Government
9 months ago
SD House Approves Bill Allowing Landowners To Sue Over Deceptive Practices

The bill would empower landowners to sue carbon pipeline land agents for deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation, intimidation or harassment during land access deals.

College
9 months ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 2/27/25

Mitchell The Kernel boys and girls wrestling teams will each have state tournament competition […]

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Government
9 months ago
House committee says NO to state investment in Bitcoin

The bill, from Rep. Logan Manhart, R-Aberdeen, died by being sent to the “41st day” of the 40-day legislative session, which would have permitted the state to make up to a 10 percent investment in Bitcoin.

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Local
9 months ago
City Council considers improvements at Hitchcock Park

The Mitchell City Council is considering adding $1.1 million to the 2025 budget for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lights, improved pathways, and new tennis courts.

Local
9 months ago
DWU Launching Sioux Falls Nursing Program

Dakota Wesleyan University is going to be launching a new Nursing program in Sioux Falls this fall.