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Photo Gallery: Share Your Best Northern Lights Photos!

Did you witness the sky dance with color last night? Share your best Northern Lights photos and join a gallery that celebrates the magic, wonder, and beauty of our night skies. The northern lights should be visible this evening too.

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Education
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South Dakota Schools Brace as Property Tax Reform Proposals Threaten Funding

School officials in South Dakota are raising alarms over proposed property tax reforms that could cut crucial school funding. Of 19 recommendations under consideration, six directly threaten resources for local schools, leaving districts like Sioux Falls preparing for potential budget shortfalls.

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 at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Business
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Roger and Vicki Musick Named South Dakota’s 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year

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.

Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects
Government
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Rounds Issues Statement Following Senate’s Passage of Continuing Resolution, Appropriations Package

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.

Thank you to Mitchell S.D. local veterans and military men and women.
Local
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Mitchell Now Thanks Local Veterans on Veterans Day

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.

Sioux Falls police investigate two robberies
Crime
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Sioux Falls Police Investigate Two Separate Robberies That Ended in Assaults

Sioux Falls Police are investigating two unrelated robberies from Sunday, both of which resulted in assaults — one involving a theft from a liquor store and another following a disturbance at a local business.

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Government
2 days ago
Attorney General Jackley Joins Fight for Farmers and Integrity of Renewable Fuel Standard

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the Attorneys General of Iowa and Nebraska, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation into large refineries that may be circumventing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.

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Government
2 days ago
Thune Says Government Shutdown Nears End as Senate Moves Toward Reopening

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.

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