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9 hours ago in Business, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

South Dakota Public University Enrollment Holds Steady

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Enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities is holding steady this fall, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second straight year with more than 36,000 students enrolled.

9 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Lake Andes Teen Charged After Alleged Gun Threat in Rent Dispute

An 18-year-old Lake Andes woman is facing two felony charges after allegedly threatening a woman and her infant during a rent dispute in Wagner. Police say Margaret Fischer struck the victim with a BB gun, pointed it at both her and the baby, and tried to push her down the stairs during the September 5 incident.

10 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell Recreation Center, Aquatic Center Membership Rates to Rise in 2026

Membership rates at the Mitchell Recreation Center and Indoor Aquatic Center will rise by 3% in 2026 following approval from the Parks and Recreation Board. Annual family memberships will increase to $811.75, youth to $351, and adult memberships to $540.75, with monthly auto-renew options going up by $1–$2.

10 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell Council to Weigh City’s First Roundabout, 2026 Budget

The Mitchell City Council is set to discuss a packed agenda today, highlighted by the city’s first proposed roundabout at West 23rd Avenue and North Ohlman Street.

10 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell’s Deanell Backlund Nominated for Spirit of Dakota Award

Deanell Backlund of Mitchell, a longtime educator and community volunteer, is among 14 nominees for the 2025 Spirit of Dakota Award. The annual honor celebrates South Dakota women for leadership, service, and strength of character.

10 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Rounds Seeks Applicants for U.S. Service Academy Nominations

Senator Mike Rounds is inviting South Dakota high school seniors to apply for a nomination to the nation’s prestigious U.S. service academies. Applications for the Class of 2030 are due by October 10, with opportunities to attend the Air Force Academy, West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy.

10 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

88 Charged in South Dakota Federal Drug Cases

Federal prosecutors have charged 88 people in South Dakota this summer in a sweeping drug trafficking crackdown tied to cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell says the indictments, spanning April through August, were the result of joint investigations by federal, state, tribal, and local task forces. Major cases involved large-scale conspiracies moving hundreds of pounds of meth and fentanyl through Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and Aberdeen.

12 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Monday 9/15/25

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Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team are competing this morning on the road. They will be in Brookings at…

3 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, People

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits South Dakota Turkey Flocks

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South Dakota is facing a major bird flu outbreak, with more than 135,000 turkeys destroyed at three facilities to contain the spread. North Dakota has also reported cases, losing over 60,000 turkeys in commercial flocks. Agriculture officials stress that poultry products remain safe to eat despite the outbreak.

3 days ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

Mitchell Moves Ahead With Cemetery Expansion Plans

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Mitchell is moving ahead with a 20-acre west cemetery expansion to meet future burial needs, with design work scheduled for 2025 and construction planned for 2027. The Golf and Cemetery Board approved a $12,200 design contract, with an optional $8,500 east-side expansion. While the design cost runs $700 over budget, officials say the project remains on track. The west site could eventually accommodate up to 10,000 burials, with phased development ensuring long-term capacity and financial planning.