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Government
2 months ago
Campus carry bill fails in House committee

A South Dakota House committee voted 9-6 on Feb. 2, 2026, to defeat a bill that would have removed enhanced-permit requirements for concealed carry on public college campuses.

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award Mary Doyle RN DAISY Award recipient DAISY Award nurse recognition Mitchell SD compassionate nursing care Mitchell South Dakota OB-GYN clinic nurse supervisor Mitchell Avera OB GYN Clinic nurse supervisor patient-nominated nursing award South Dakota quarterly nurse recognition program Avera The DAISY Award nomination nominate a nurse DAISY Award DAISY Foundation Dakota Wesleyan University nursing graduate Mitchell Dakota Wesleyan University nursing alum Mitchell SD hospital nurse honored patient-centered care Avera Mitchell
People
2 months ago
Doyle Recognized with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has named Mary Doyle as its latest recipient of the DAISY Award, recognizing compassionate, patient-centered care.

High School
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 2/2/26

Area high schoool basketball games, Mitchell vs Sioux Falls Jefferson tomorrow & Timberwolves vs Grizzlies tonight.

various balls from different sports
College
2 months ago
WEEKEND SPORTS: Area HS games, Mitchell & DWU’s trio of events, SDSU Hoops & Timberwolves vs Grizzlies

Area high school basketball games for the weekend, Mitchell & DWU busy slates, SDSU Summit League games & Timberwolves vs Grizzlies.

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Local
2 months ago
South Dakota Reports Three More Flu Deaths; Seasonal Total Reaches Nine as Cases Rise

The South Dakota Department of Health reported three additional influenza-related deaths in the past week, bringing the 2025-26 season total to nine as statewide flu activity remains widespread.

Dakota Wesleyan University Theatre will present “The Three Musketeers” March 20-22 and 27-29 at the DWU Black Box Theatre inside the Dakota Discovery Museum in Mitchell.
Government
2 months ago
DWU Theatre to host cabaret fundraiser

Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.

College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 1/30/26

Wrestling results for Mitchell & DWU, Area high school results & next games, Timberwolves beat Thunder and more!

Mitchell Public Library circulation; Mitchell SD library checkouts; library usage 2025 Mitchell; OverDrive magazines Mitchell; digital magazines library OverDrive; comics graphic novels OverDrive; Mitchell library visitors 2025; Bookolopy Winter Reading Challenge; March 28 reading challenge Mitchell; library programs Mitchell South Dakota.
Education
2 months ago
Mitchell Public Library Sees Highest Circulation in 10 Years, Adds New Digital Magazine and Comics Collections

Mitchell Public Library reported its highest total circulation in the past decade in 2025, with physical and digital checkouts rising from 2024. Library officials also noted increased visitor traffic and new OverDrive digital collections.

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Government
2 months ago
South Dakota lawmakers split on data center tax breaks, utility costs and local control

South Dakota lawmakers are debating whether large-scale data centers should get long-term tax incentives and how to protect residents from potential utility and infrastructure cost impacts as proposals advance in Pierre.

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Government
2 months ago
Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

U.S. Sen. John Thune is accepting applications for paid summer internships in Washington, D.C., and in South Dakota offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Thune is also taking applications for the Senate Page Program, with separate deadlines in March and April.

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