Crime
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DEA Launches ‘Fentanyl Free America’ Campaign, Reports Major Seizures in Region

The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.

Sports
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WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell activities, FCS FB Playoffs for SDSU, Timberwolves at home & more

The weekend slate of sports for Mitchell, DWU, SDSU, Minnesota Vikings & Timberwolves.

Business
2 days ago
Mitchell Compost Drop-Off Site to Close for the Season on Dec. 12

The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.

People
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Holiday Hosts Find Creative Ways to Entertain Visiting Family and Friends

With families gathering for the holidays, hosts are looking for fun, memorable ways to entertain guests — from local sightseeing and live shows to movie nights and festive bar crawls.

Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects
Government
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Sen. John Thune Notes Progress on Trump Nominee Confirmations Despite Delays

U.S. Sen. John Thune says the Senate is on track to approve more than 400 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this year, despite what he describes as ongoing delays from Senate Democrats.

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Local
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AAA, MADD and Waymo Urge Sober Driving During Holidays as Drunk Driving Deaths Rise

AAA, MADD and Waymo are partnering during Impaired Driving Prevention Month to encourage safe holiday travel, citing thousands of December drunk driving deaths nationwide and rising crash rates.

Crime
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Arrest Made in 2003 Disappearance of Belle Fourche Woman Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich

A 69-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich, a Belle Fourche woman missing since 2003. Prosecutors have charged Steven Ulrich with first-degree murder.

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Crime
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Kyle Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in 2024 Fatal Crash

A Kyle man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a 2024 alcohol-related crash that killed a passenger in another vehicle. The case was prosecuted federally under the Major Crimes Act.

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Crime
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Rosebud Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Government
2 days ago
Rounds Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2026-2027 School Year

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.