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Local
8 months ago
Efforts to Address South Dakota’s Childcare Crisis

State lawmakers are hoping for the Governor’s signature on a bill aimed at easing the state’s childcare crisis. House Minority Leader Erin Healy sponsored the bill, which would make childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance payments.

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Agriculture
8 months ago
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opponents Celebrate, But Remain Cautious

Opponents of the carbon capture pipeline are celebrating with caution after Governor Rhoden signed a bill removing eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. The fight over this issue has been ongoing for nearly four years, and Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach says it all began with one simple question.

Crime
8 months ago
Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Leaders Express Concern Over Rising Assaults on Officers

Sioux Falls area law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over a troubling increase in assaults against officers. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead voiced his concerns during a joint news conference on Friday.

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Government
8 months ago
Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase The Ace Finds A Winner

The ace of hearts was found Saturday night in the final drawing of the Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase the Ace fundraiser. The jackpot reached over $10,000, with $5,060 going to the lucky winner.

Education
8 months ago
MTI Drive May Get A New Name

The Mitchell Board of Education will discuss a potential street name change at its meeting today at 5:30pm. The proposal seeks to rename MTI Drive to Mitchell Tech Drive to reflect the college’s recent name change.

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Local
8 months ago
LifeQuest to build Tiny Home Village In Mitchell

LifeQuest has asked the city of Mitchell to sponsor a grant for building several tiny homes for people with developmental disabilities on Eighth Avenue at North Gamble Street.

College
8 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 3/10/25

Mitchell The All-Conference awards were released recently for the boys and two players were […]

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Local
8 months ago
Airport Funding Bill Advances in South Dakota Legislature

A bill providing grants for airport terminal improvements across South Dakota moved forward today (Thursday) in the state legislature, despite concerns about funding sources.

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Government
8 months ago
Two Brand Board Bills Die in Senate Committee

he Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee killed two bills concerning South Dakota’s Brand Board Thursday.

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Farm
8 months ago
SD Farmers Concerned With Tariffs

South Dakota farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the potential impact of tariffs imposed by President Trump. The President announced that agricultural tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China will take effect on April 2nd. Kevin Deinert, president of the South Dakota Soybean Association, highlighted Mexico as one of the state’s largest agricultural trade partners.