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1 day ago in Business, Government

Burn Ban Reinstated in Davison County With Limited Exceptions Allowed

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Davison County officials have reinstated a burn ban until further notice, citing ongoing fire risk. Limited exceptions include residential campfires and properly contained barrel burning in rural areas.

2 days ago in Education, Government

DWU announces winners from Spring 2026 Scholarship Day

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Dakota Wesleyan University has announced spring scholarship winners for the class of 2026. 27 high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Spring Scholarship Day on Feb. 20. Students with outstanding academic status, leadership potential and commitment to serving others were invited to campus to meet with faculty, staff and students, or virtually, while exploring opportunities at DWU.

1 week ago in Government, Local

Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students

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Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.

1 week ago in Business, People

Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines

Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.

1 week ago in Business, Government, Local

Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24

Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

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Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Radiothon was a success!

The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund will hold its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT. Donations support scholarships for seniors at Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School, with prize drawings for pledges.

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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.