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Mitchell Police Warn of mail scam
Crime
2 days ago
Police Warn of Mail Theft Reports in Mitchell

The Mitchell Police Department is alerting residents to reports of checks being stolen from outgoing mail, following a similar warning issued by the Yankton Police Department.

Education
4 days ago
Mitchell Schools Score Above State Averages in 2025 Report Card

Mitchell High School and Mitchell Middle School both outperformed state averages in South Dakota’s 2025 education report card, earning strong marks for academic achievement and student progress across core subjects.

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Government
6 days ago
Mitchell Hosts 9th Annual Toshiba and U.S. Bank Pheasant Charity Hunt to Support Students and Veterans

Mitchell Hosts 9th Annual Toshiba and U.S. Bank Pheasant Charity Hunt to Support Students and Veterans

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6 days ago
Marshall County Authorities Investigate Fatal Tractor Accident Near Langford

The blaze, determined to be accidental, followed the farm incident. Responding agencies included the Langford Fire Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Crime
6 days ago
South Dakota Education Secretary Takes Action Against Ten Teacher License Applicants

According to KELOLand, one applicant, Clive Bremser of Pierre, was denied certification for 18 months after failing to disclose prior arrests but later took a paraprofessional role at Mitchell High School.

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Crime
6 days ago
Rapid City Police Search for James Spencer After Gunfire and Weapons Seizure

Officers responded to Waterloo Street around 4 a.m. and found bullet holes between apartments. Investigators recovered a stolen handgun, 11 additional firearms, ammunition, and THC products.

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Government
6 days ago
Poll Shows Tight Race Between Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden for South Dakota Governor

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson leads with 28 percent support, while incumbent Larry Rhoden follows closely with 27 percent.

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Crime
6 days ago
Brookings Police Warn of Counterfeit $50 Bills Circulating in South Dakota

The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says the fake notes share the same serial number, have a lighter blue tint near President Grant, and feel different from real currency

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