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A weekly U.S. Department of Labor report shows South Dakota recorded 273 initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending Feb. 7, up from 251 the prior week.
Business
10 months ago
Lawmakers Work To Improve Tribal Law Enforcement Shortage

Senator Mike Rounds is praising Attorney General Marty Jackley for a potential breakthrough in addressing the tribal law enforcement shortage in South Dakota. Jackley arranged for tribal police officers to be trained in-state alongside other law enforcement, eliminating the need for a six-month training program in New Mexico—a key barrier to recruitment. Rounds says Interior Secretary Doug Borglum, a former North Dakota governor, recognizes the urgency and is helping drive change.

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Government
10 months ago
Inmate Deaths Tied To Drug Overdoses

South Dakota prison officials confirm three inmate overdose deaths in Sioux Falls so far this year—one at the state penitentiary and two at the Jameson Annex. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko says drugs are entering through mail, packages, and even being thrown over prison walls.

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Crime
10 months ago
Legislative Leaders Unite in Condemning Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers

In a rare show of unity, South Dakota’s top Republican and Democratic legislative leaders have issued a joint statement mourning the politically motivated attacks on Minnesota lawmakers.

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Crime
10 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Held After Downtown Shooting

A Sioux Falls man, Dustin Gallego, is being held on a $100,000 cash bond following a downtown shooting that left a 39-year-old victim with non-life-threatening injuries.

Local Sports
10 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 6/16/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results/Tomorrow’s Games Results: Kimball/White Lake 7, Wessington Springs 5 […]

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Farm
10 months ago
Rounds Asks Agriculture Secretary to Promote Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary […]

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Opinion
10 months ago
It’s Time for CLARITY By Rep. Dusty Johnson

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

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Farm
10 months ago
Salem Council Weighs Proposal to Allow Backyard Chickens

The Salem City Council is once again weighing the possibility of allowing backyard chickens. A resident presented a proposal at this week’s meeting outlining strict rules—permits, a six-hen cap, no roosters, and neighbor approval.

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Local
10 months ago
Decision Still Pending on Return of Mitchell Legion Baseball

The future of American Legion baseball in Mitchell remains uncertain after a closed-door meeting between the Mitchell Baseball Association and the South Dakota American Legion Athletic Commission in Pierre.

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Government
10 months ago
South Dakota Doctors Slam RFK Jr. For Firing CDC Vaccine Panel

The South Dakota State Medical Association is sharply criticizing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for firing all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. Kennedy claims the overhaul is necessary to appoint new members sooner than 2028, but doctors call the move reckless amid rising measles outbreaks.