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Government
4 weeks ago
Highway Patrol Plans Statewide Sobriety Checkpoints in October

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties throughout October, including Brule, Davison, Minnehaha, Pennington, and Yankton. The checkpoints, carried out with local law enforcement and funded by the Office of Highway Safety, aim to remind drivers not to drink and drive.

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4 weeks ago
Five Hurt in School Bus, Truck Crash Near Harrison

Five people, including three students, were seriously injured in a collision northwest of Harrison last week when a school bus and a semi-truck collided at an uncontrolled intersection. The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. Wednesday.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Murder on Federal Lands

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced Kamisha’s Law, a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for certain murder charges on federal and tribal lands.

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Opinion
4 weeks ago
Thune: The Senate Is on Schumer Shutdown Watch

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

College
4 weeks ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 9/30/25

Mitchell Tennis The Kernel girls tennis team will continue their Varsity ESD meet today. […]

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Lifestyle
4 weeks ago
Governor Rhoden Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month  

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – Governor Larry Rhoden has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month […]

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4 weeks ago
Senate Democrats, Let’s Avoid This Shutdown

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

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Government
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Council Backs $2.5M for Second Fire Station

Mitchell city leaders are moving forward with plans for a second fire station, fully funding the $2.5 million project in the 2026 budget. The city council reversed a prior plan to spread costs over three years. Potential sites include the old water treatment plant or land near the airport. Fire Chief Shannon Sandoval says the department already has the necessary equipment and will add six new employees in 2026.

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4 weeks ago
Casey Crabtree Pushes Back on Sales Tax Hike to Fund Property Tax Cuts

A proposal from South Dakota’s interim property tax committee to raise the state sales tax by 2% to offset property tax reductions is facing pushback.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Lawmakers to Face Property Tax Reform Debate in 2026 Session

Property tax reform is expected to be a top issue when South Dakota legislators return to Pierre in 2026. District 8 Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison says lawmakers will likely face several competing proposals, with the key challenge being how to deliver meaningful tax relief while ensuring schools and counties have the funding they need to operate.

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