Education
6 months ago
DWU annual Day of Service event scheduled for May 6

MITCHELL – The annual DWU Day of Service will be held Tuesday, May 6. […]

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Local
6 months ago
Special Event Permit Application scheduled for the Monday, May 5th, 2025, City Council Meeting

The City of Mitchell received an application for a special event, MAC Triathlon, to […]

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Government
6 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces State Open Meeting Commission Meets Friday, May 2, in Deadwood

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the State Open Meeting […]

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Crime
6 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Charged in $57K COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

Brandon White of Sioux Falls is facing federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after allegedly obtaining $57,000 in COVID-relief funds through fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Downtown Sioux Falls Enforces Parking Changes

Starting today, major parking changes are in effect in downtown Sioux Falls. Meter enforcement now includes Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., expanding to six days a week. The new “Text to Park” feature is live, and a city ordinance now prohibits large vehicles—like pickups, vans, and SUVs—from parking on Phillips Avenue between Ninth and 13th streets.

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Government
6 months ago
Registration Open For Gov. Ag Summit

Registration is now open for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit, taking place June 17–18 in historic Deadwood. This free, two-day event will feature top agricultural leaders including Governor Rhoden, DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts, and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson.

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Government
6 months ago
DOH Announces New Task Force

South Dakota has formed the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force to combat the alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths, which have more than doubled over the past decade. This statewide initiative unites healthcare providers, tribal leaders, parents, and state officials to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and support families across the state.

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Government
6 months ago
Mitchell Among Sites Considered as South Dakota Resets State Prison Plans

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force is reassessing potential sites for a new state prison after plans for a Lincoln County facility were halted due to funding issues. With $51 million already invested, locations like Mitchell—offering strong infrastructure and cost transparency—are under consideration despite mixed public response.

Government
6 months ago
S.D. Businesses Say Labor Shortages Could Worsen as Immigration Crackdown Grows

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s business leaders say the state’s economy depends on immigrants. Many […]

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Education
6 months ago
Mitchell High to Limit Cell Phone Use in Class to Boost Focus

Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Mitchell High School students will be required to store phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth headphones during class under a new policy aimed at minimizing distractions and fostering better focus and social interaction.