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Government
4 months ago
Mayors Push Back On Proposed SD Prison Sites In Mitchell, Worthing

Tensions are rising over South Dakota’s proposed prison relocation as mayors of Mitchell and Worthing oppose the current site recommendations. The Project Prison Reset task force favors building near their communities, but Worthing Mayor Crystal Jacobson cites infrastructure and financial concerns, while Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson says residents are firmly against it.

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Crime
4 months ago
Former Sioux Falls Sports Radio Host Sentenced To Prison

Jeff Thurn, a former Sioux Falls sports radio host known for Overtime with Jeff Thurn, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar ticket scam.

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Crime
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Felon Convicted for Illegal Ammunition Possession After Federal Trial

A federal jury in Sioux Falls has found Lamont Garrett guilty of illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. The conviction follows a three-day trial in U.S. District Court. Authorities discovered 9mm and .22 caliber rounds in Garrett’s bedroom during an August search involving local police and Homeland Security.

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Crime
4 months ago
South Dakota AG Investigates Fourth Inmate Death Since February at State Penitentiary

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Division of Criminal Investigation is probing the death of Nicholas Skorka, a 42-year-old inmate found unresponsive in his cell.

Local Sports
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 6/13/25

Area Sports Amateur Baseball Game Results Pony Hills League: Four Corners 7, Winner Demons […]

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Local
4 months ago
South Dakota Joins Lawsuit to Block 23andMe Data Sale

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal effort to stop 23andMe from selling users’ genetic data without explicit consent. The company, currently facing bankruptcy, is reportedly considering the sale of personal genetic information as part of a potential buyout.

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Government
4 months ago
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Milbank, Quarantine Expands

South Dakota officials have confirmed the spread of the emerald ash borer (EAB) to Milbank, prompting the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to expand its quarantine zone to include Grant County.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Courtyard Concerts Return to Downtown Mitchell This Summer

Downtown Mitchell is alive with music once again as the popular Courtyard Concerts series returns for its second season. Hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, the free outdoor concert series kicks off Friday with a performance by Dyna-Mite and the Romeos from noon to 1 p.m. across from the Corn Palace.

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Lifestyle
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Budget Cuts Mean Less Funding for Non-Profits

Sioux Falls city officials are preparing for tighter financial times, with local non-profits bracing for reduced funding in next year’s budget. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett attributes the leaner proposal to property tax reform, which has limited available revenue.

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Government
4 months ago
Lakeview Golf Course Eyes Major Renovations

Mitchell’s Lakeview Golf Course is set for a major transformation, as the city’s Golf and Cemetery Board approves a $4.44 million renovation plan aimed at revitalizing the popular course. Proposed for the 2026 city budget, the upgrades include a redesigned hole No. 14, a new par-3 short course, and over $500,000 in additional capital improvements.

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