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Mitchell Kernels Softball game postponed
High School
24 hours ago
Mitchell High School Softball Games Postponed Due to Weather

Today’s softball games have been rescheduled.

Local
2 days ago
Demolition of Old Mitchell High School Begins After Delay

Crews have started tearing down the former Mitchell High School following a delay tied to an asbestos paperwork error, as the district reflects on a successful first year in the new facility.

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Government
5 days ago
South Dakota Retirement System Expected to Trail Inflation for Sixth Straight Year

South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.

Local
5 days ago
First Bison Calf of Season Born at Custer State Park

Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.

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Government
5 days ago
South Dakota Reports Two New Flu Deaths as Seasonal Totals Continue to Rise

The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.

Members of the Mitchell Radio Group attempt the Lemon Head Challenge.
Government
5 days ago
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: From One Stand to a Nationwide Movement

Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.

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Government
6 days ago
South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate CO2 Pipeline Issues, Property Rights

Republican candidates for South Dakota governor debated eminent domain and CO2 pipelines, while Democratic candidate Dan Ahlers criticized proposed property tax changes.

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Government
6 days ago
Jackley Joins Nationwide Effort to Classify Xylazine as Controlled Substance

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging Congress to pass legislation targeting xylazine, a dangerous drug increasingly linked to deadly overdoses.

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