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Fort Thompson Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old man from Fort Thompson has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Corsica Leaders Push to Preserve Local Nursing Home After Closure Announcement
Community leaders in Corsica are urgently working to preserve senior care services after Sanford Health announced it will close the town’s Good Samaritan Society nursing home on Nov. 30. The closure affects 43 residents and 68 employees in Douglas County’s only remaining long-term care facility.
3 weeks ago in National
National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks
The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.
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Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
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Sports Roundup: Wednesday 11/26/25
Tiger Wrestling & Basketball in action in Sioux City, IA yesterday, NFL Thanksgiving slate and more!
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’
In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.
3 weeks ago in Sports
More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week
Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
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Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.
Mitchell Kernels return to State Tournament under Coach Deb Thill, finish season with eighth-place showing
The Mitchell Kernels volleyball team made its first State Tournament appearance since 2018, completing a remarkable turnaround under longtime head coach Deb Thill. The Kernels surged through the SoDak 16 and closed the season with an eighth-place finish in Class AA.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season
Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.
Survey: One-third of small community bankers report local recession as low grain prices strain farm income
A new regional survey shows nearly one-third of small community bankers believe their local economy is already in recession, driven largely by low grain prices and rising costs for farmers. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the number of producers facing negative cash flow is climbing.
Construction input costs rise again in September as metals, diesel and concrete products drive increases
Construction input costs climbed in September, with aluminum, steel, concrete products and diesel showing notable year-over-year increases. The Associated General Contractors of America says the rising costs are pressuring contractors as private-sector demand remains uneven.
Mitchell announces adjusted garbage and recycling schedule for Thanksgiving holiday
The City of Mitchell is adjusting its garbage and recycling pickup for the Thanksgiving holiday, with no collection on Thursday, Nov. 27. Wednesday and Thursday routes will be collected on Wednesday, while Friday pickup remains unchanged.
AAA South Dakota urges sober driving as “Blackout Wednesday” increases holiday crash risks
AAA South Dakota is warning travelers about a sharp rise in impaired driving crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday period, driven by heavy drinking on “Blackout Wednesday” and throughout the long weekend. The organization is urging motorists to plan sober rides, buckle up and report suspected impaired drivers.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 11/25/25
GPAC Duals for DWU Wrestling, College & NBA basketball and Monday Night Football recap.
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.
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One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win
Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.
