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2 days ago in College, High School,
WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell Activities, College Hoops, NFL games & Timberwolves in action
Jam packed weekend of sports! Mitchell Hockey & Gymnastics, Timberwolves back-to-back, NFL Saturday/Sunday slate and more!
Sioux Falls Parks earns perfect national accreditation score as Falls Park master plan heads toward February vote
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation recently earned a perfect score in its CAPRA reaccreditation review, and the department is now taking public feedback on a long-range Falls Park master plan that some council members say needs clearer cost estimates.
Creighton index: Mid-America manufacturing ends 2025 at weakest point; rural economy shows slight improvement
Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell to its lowest level of 2025 in the December survey, signaling contraction in regional manufacturing, while a separate Creighton rural index edged back near growth-neutral heading into 2026.
Federal student loan wage garnishment to resume in 2026, affecting thousands of South Dakotans
The U.S. Department of Education says wage garnishment for defaulted student loans will resume in early 2026, potentially affecting thousands of South Dakota borrowers carrying $3.7 billion in federal education debt.
Breaking Records and Delivering Results
U.S. Sen. John Thune says Republicans “delivered on promises” in 2025 through major tax, border security, and energy legislation — and will continue focusing on economic and public safety priorities in 2026.
Milbank man seriously injured in New Year’s Day rollover on I-29 near White, sheriff says
A 28-year-old Milbank man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday night on Interstate 29 near White, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Area Tech cites record enrollment, Build Dakota scholarships and $100M campus expansion plan heading into 2026
Lake Area Technical College in Watertown says enrollment is at record levels as it promotes the Build Dakota Scholarship, expands nursing training to Pierre, and advances a long-term campus plan estimated at $100 million.
3 days ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Friday 1/2/25
New year and a new edition of sports! High school basketball games, Mitchell Kernels busy sports weekend, Timberwolves vs Heat and more!
Watertown School District cuts student lunch debt by $20,500 after Sharp Automotive, anonymous donations
Watertown School District officials say more than $20,500 in donations — including $10,500 from Sharp Automotive and a $10,000 anonymous gift — will be applied to outstanding student meal balances.
South Dakota reports first two flu deaths of 2025-26 season; cases, hospitalizations rising statewide
The South Dakota Department of Health says the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-26 season have been reported in Minnehaha County as lab-confirmed cases and hospitalizations increase statewide.
Gov. Larry Rhoden awards new $500,000 Future Fund grant for Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a new $500,000 grant for infrastructure work at Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park, adding to a previously approved $500,000 Local Infrastructure Improvement Program grant, according to state officials.
Dusty Johnson Calls 2025 a “Remarkable” Year, Highlights Tax, Border and Welfare Policy Changes
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson says 2025 was one of the most impactful policy years in decades, pointing to tax changes, border enforcement and welfare reforms as he prepares for a 2026 run for governor.
Operation Relentless Justice: DOJ says 205 child victims located, 293 arrests made; Pine Ridge man faces federal charges
The U.S. Department of Justice says a nationwide crackdown called “Operation Relentless Justice” located more than 205 child victims and led to 293 arrests, including a South Dakota case involving a Pine Ridge Reservation resident.
Sioux Falls man accused of assaulting officer with knife during traffic stop, charged with DWI
Sioux Falls police say a traffic stop on Dec. 29 escalated when a driver allegedly pulled a knife and jabbed it toward an officer. Rudolph Gabe Jr. faces aggravated assault on law enforcement, DWI and concealed weapon charges.
Howard man indicted on murder, manslaughter charges in Dec. 6 stabbing death
A Howard man has been indicted on two murder charges and a manslaughter charge in connection with the Dec. 6 stabbing death of a 56-year-old woman, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said.
5 days ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/31/25
High School Basketball Results & Upcoming Games, Mitchell Wrestling, College sports & Timberwolves next game.
South Dakota Secures $189.4M Federal Award for Rural Health Transformation in FY 2026, Rhoden Says
Gov. Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health say the state has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new five-year rural health initiative.
Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Structuring Financial Transactions, Ordered to Pay $363,800 Restitution
A Harrisburg man convicted of structuring financial transactions to evade federal reporting requirements was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $363,800 in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota.
U.S. Housing Market Slowed in 2025; Mitchell-Area Prices Still Rose as 2026 Outlook Takes Shape
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — As 2025 closes, national housing data shows a market that continued to appreciate but at…
Jackley to Propose Foreign Donation Ban, Stronger Open Meetings Rules in 2026 Legislature
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will introduce 2026 legislation aimed at election integrity and government transparency, including a ban on foreign national donations and tighter open meeting agenda requirements