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Entertainment
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Bret Michaels Rocks Corn Palace Festival, Teases Return

Bret Michaels rocked the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, drawing the largest crowd of the three-night concert series. Nearly 4,000 fans attended the festival, which also featured country star Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler. Michaels closed his show by teasing a return with a special guest in 2025. Organizers say ticket sales were close to last year’s totals, and this year marked the final festival with the current arena seating before renovations begin.

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Education
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Mitchell School Board to Review Policies and Personnel Moves Monday

The Mitchell Board of Education meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy, with livestream coverage provided by the Mitchell Republic. The agenda includes updates to sexual harassment reporting policies at Mitchell Tech, revisions tied to new South Dakota campus weapons laws, and personnel changes.

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Entertainment
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South Dakota State Fairgrounds Dry Out Just in Time

The South Dakota State Fair kicks off Wednesday in Huron, and organizers say the timing couldn’t be better. Heavy rains last week dumped more than two-and-a-half inches on already saturated fairgrounds, but conditions have since dried out.

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College
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Sports Roundup: Monday 8/25/25

Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team is set to compete tomorrow morning. They […]

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Government
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Former staffers start SDPB Alumni to assist South Dakota Public Broadcasting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started […]

Opinion
1 month ago
Protect, Trust, and Honor By Rep. Dusty Johnson

BIG Update Dakotafest showcases the best of South Dakota agriculture. I joined our senators […]

Crime
1 month ago
National Guard Assists ICE with Immigration Paperwork

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota National Guard troops are now assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Government
1 month ago
Flags Flying At Half-Staff For State Legislator

Flags at the State Capitol are at half-staff in honor of former lawmaker John McIntyre.

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Government
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Rounds Says GOP Watching Trump’s Tariff Moves Closely

At Dakotafest in Mitchell, Senator Mike Rounds said most Republicans remain supportive of President Trump’s shifting tariff policies, even as Congress holds constitutional authority over trade.

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Farm
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Thune Pushes for Long-Delayed Farm Bill

Senator John Thune told farmers at Dakotafest in Mitchell that passing a new farm bill will be a top priority when Congress returns to Washington next month. The legislation, now two years overdue, includes much of its framework in the recent budget bill.

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