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.

Nate Franzen, President of Ag Banking at First Dakota National Bank, noted that much of the region’s soybeans are shipped west by rail to China, making the Dakotas especially sensitive to international demand.

Nine people have been indicted in Davison County in connection with a cocaine distribution network, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The investigation also involves immigration issues for three of the suspects.

New data from the Environmental Working Group show several Davison County operations among South Dakota’s highest recipients of federal farm subsidies over the past two decades.

Residents in Mitchell can expect to hear emergency sirens around 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, as Davison County conducts its routine monthly test. Officials say no action is needed by the public.

n Aberdeen man and former state employee has been indicted on three felony charges involving solicitation of second-degree rape, possession of child pornography, and unlawful use of a computer system.

The City of Mitchell will run an early garbage collection schedule on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, with routes operating from 7 a.m. to noon. The Mitchell Regional Landfill will also close at noon in observance of the holiday.

Mitchell’s world-famous Corn Palace isn’t just a quirky landmark — it’s a living tribute to the farmers and families who built the city’s agricultural legacy. Learn how this iconic facade continues to honor South Dakota’s heartland roots.