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4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

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Mitchell Sports Roundup: Winner Colome Pheasants strong comeback highlights pair of Amateur games last night & Liberty win 2nd Commissioner’s Cup Title

Winner Colome Pheasants huge comeback win over Mount Vernon Mustangs and Dells PBR defeat Madison Broncos, four game Amateur slate tomorrow, Twins close out series with Astros tonight and New York snags 2nd Commissioner's Cup Championship.

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Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site Begins Digitizing Decades of Research Notes

Staff at the Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site and Museum are revolutionizing how they catalogue researcher notes at the site.

Veteran stands at attention with American flag in background

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South Dakota Secretary of Veterans Affairs Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

A letter from SDVVA Secretary Jeremiah Schneider celebrating the 250th birthday of America, and the contributions of South Dakota veterans who helped make it possible.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

4 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

4 weeks ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Burglar breaking the glass on a door.

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AAA Has Tips To Keep Burglars Away While On Vacation

With thousands of people on the road this weekend for the holiday, AAA has some advice to keep the homes left behind from being burglary targets.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

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WIC Eligibility Requirements Changing on Wednesday

The federal government is bumping up the income level it considers to be the poverty line, which affects some aid programs like Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

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Mitchell Sports Roundup: Dimock Emery takes down Platte & Twins look to Maintain Rhythm

In the lone Amateur baseball game played last night it was Dimock Emery who got the best of Platte and the Twins are aiming for another series win with momentum on their side.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party Returning to Mitchell in Early August

Music, food, vendors, and Wild West-themed entertainment will take over Main Street on Thursday, August 6th.

9 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Closing the Childcare Gap: New Options Coming Soon to Mitchell

Three residents in Mitchell are going before the planning commission on Monday to seek approval to run a daycare out of their homes.

10 hours ago in Local, Weather

UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning for Entire Region Until 9 p.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service says the advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m.