Roger and Vicki Musick of Mitchell will be honored as the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year by the South Dakota Association for Fundraising Professionals during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Dakota Wesleyan University.

After a 41-day government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government and fund operations through January 30, 2026.

Mitchell Now joins the community in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, recognizing their dedication, sacrifice, and service.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that Congress is nearing a deal to reopen the federal government after 41 days of closure. The Senate is expected to vote soon on a measure to fund key federal programs and temporarily extend government operations.

South Dakota Department of Social Services pauses implementation of SNAP benefits.

The South Dakota Department of Social Services has confirmed that all SNAP recipients will receive their full benefits on Nov. 10 as scheduled. The department says the federal shutdown will not affect distribution, ensuring food assistance continues for more than 37,000 households statewide.

This Veterans Day, Rep. Dusty Johnson honors the more than 60,000 veterans in South Dakota who have served from World War II to today. Johnson has recognized over 1,270 Vietnam-era veterans in commemorative ceremonies across the state, including 37 veterans in Sioux Falls recently.

Court documents reveal that a stolen firearm was used in this week’s Sioux Falls homicide. 18-year-old Kray Bluebird allegedly stole a rifle and a revolver from a nearby pickup prior to the fatal incident.