Education
9 months ago
Senate passes bill requiring a vote on all school opt outs

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) — The South Dakota Senate passed legislation Wednesday requiring school districts […]

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Local
9 months ago
Rates increase at Lake Mitchell Campground

Lake Mitchell Campground is raising the rates for RV and tent sites, with an increase of $3 a day for 2025.

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Government
9 months ago
Anti-Tobacco Trust Fund Bill Moves to the House

On Thursday, the State Senate agreed with the Rhoden Administration to reduce funding for the anti-tobacco trust fund.

Business
9 months ago
Funding For the New Men’s Prison is Still Being Debated

The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee heard over an hour of testimony Thursday morning regarding the proposal to build an $825 million men’s penitentiary in Lincoln County.

Government
9 months ago
Attorney General’s Office Releases Explanation for Draft Constitutional Amendment

A proposed constitutional amendment by Rick Weiland of Sioux Falls aims to limit the South Dakota Legislature’s ability to change voter-approved measures for seven years after they are enacted.

Government
9 months ago
Age Verification Bill Becomes Law

The South Dakota Senate unanimously passed a bill requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of people trying to access those sites.

College
9 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 2/21/25

Area Sports Thursday Basketball Scores Girls: Andes Central/Dakota Christian 45, Kimball-White Lake 38 Bridgewater-Emery […]

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Crime
9 months ago
Counties could combine key office if House measure passes

A new bill could help counties save money and address staffing shortages.

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Government
9 months ago
Attempt to end Noem-era conservation program fails

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bid by a member of South Dakota State House leadership to end […]

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Local
9 months ago
Mitchell City Council Approves New Corn Palace Seats

The Mitchell City Council approved the purchase of new seats for the Corn Palace but postponed the decision on their color.