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Lifestyle
12 months ago
Mitchell Warns Rural EMS Service at Risk Without New Ambulance Tax District

The City of Mitchell is currently covering the cost of rural emergency medical services, but a proposed ambulance tax district could change that. A special election on April 22 will determine if Davison and Hanson County residents support the funding plan, which would generate $700,000 annually.

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Local
12 months ago
Mitchell Purchases Mobile Home Lot For Development

The Mitchell City Council has greenlit a $1 million plan to redevelop a mobile home park area just north of Hitchcock Park. The redevelopment will include expanded Aquatic Center parking, new homes, and apartment complexes

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Crime
12 months ago
Former State Worker Pleads Guilty to Forgery Charges

Renee Strong of Springfield, a former employee for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, has pleaded guilty to four felony forgery-related charges.

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Crime
12 months ago
Sioux Falls Police Investigating Weekend Homicide

Sioux Falls authorities are actively investigating a fatal weekend stabbing that left one man dead. According to Police Information Officer Sam Clemens, the motive behind the homicide remains unclear.

College
12 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 4/9/25

Mitchell The Mitchell varsity softball team took their first win of the season last […]

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Government
1 year ago
Thune Recaps Successful First 100 Days of 119th Congress

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press […]

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Fire Department responds to fire on East 2nd

Mitchell Fire and EMS responded to 517 E. 2nd Ave. at 9:15 PM on […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Priscilla (Beadle County Humane Society)

Priscilla was picked up as a stray and is ready for a new home. […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Lady (Beadle County Humane Society)

Lady is a lovely adult dog with lots of endearing qualities. She’s affectionate, athletic, […]

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Entertainment
1 year ago
New Changes For SD Mega Millions Lottery

South Dakota Mega Millions players can now look forward to bigger prizes and better odds, thanks to new enhancements starting with tonight’s drawing.