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New Corn Palace Seats Arrive, Installation Begins Next Week
New seating is being installed at the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, with all 1,500 black chairs set to be ready before the Raise ’Em Rank bull ride on October 3.
Mitchell Renews Event Platform Despite No Results
Mitchell’s hotel board voted to renew its $5,000 subscription to the PlayEasy event matchmaking platform despite no bookings in nine months. Board members say the tool is building connections, with Events Coordinator Aaron Hieb in talks for a five-on-five soccer tournament and a potential footgolf event.
Corsica Nursing Home to Close in November
The Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Corsica will close on November 30 due to staffing shortages, affecting 43 residents and 68 employees.
Five Indicted in South Dakota Prison Contraband Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced indictments against a Department of Corrections employee, two inmates, and two civilians following overdose deaths at the state penitentiary.
NTSB Releases Details on Brookings Plane Crash
Federal investigators have detailed a September 6 plane crash at Brookings Airport that injured three men.
City of Sioux Falls Sees Signs of Economic Rebound With Lowest-in-Nation Jobless Rate
Sioux Falls is showing signs of economic rebound with a nation-leading 1.7% unemployment rate and growth in the construction sector. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett reports improving sales tax receipts, though revenues remain below budget projections.
Sioux Falls Sales Tax Collections Show Modest August Uptick
Sioux Falls saw modest improvement in sales tax revenue for August, but city officials say more growth is needed to meet 2025 budget goals. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told the City Council that while August showed progress after a year of lagging revenues, sales tax collections must rise by 4.8% for the remainder of the year to hit budget targets.
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Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.
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American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
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Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.
Rounds Pushes Postmaster General to Restore Reliable Mail Service in South Dakota
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to restore reliable mail delivery in South Dakota, citing widespread delays with letters and newspapers taking weeks to arrive within the state. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Rounds criticized USPS’s operational changes, saying they fail to meet the agency’s federal obligation for universal service.
Attorney General Jackley Announces Five People Indicted for Transporting Contraband to Prison Inmates
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five people, including one former state correctional officer and…
Safety Concerns Rise at Highway 37 Intersection Near New Soybean Plant
With the High Plains Processing soybean plant set to open south of Mitchell, South Dakota, officials are raising new concerns about safety at the busy Highway 37 intersection leading into the facility.
Missing Castlewood Toddler Found Dead in Slough
Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.
Investigations Underway After Two Stabbings at State Penitentiary
Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.
SDSU Researchers Create Healthier Organic Red Food Dye
South Dakota State University (SDSU) researchers have created a breakthrough organic red food dye that could replace synthetic additives in candy, drinks, and other products. The dye, made by cultivating microorganisms in bioreactors using sugar beet molasses and corn syrup, also delivers added health benefits with vitamins and antioxidants. With a nationwide synthetic dye ban expected by 2027, SDSU’s innovation not only offers a healthier natural food coloring alternative but could also drive business growth and economic opportunities in South Dakota.
Attorney General Targets Vape Shops Over Illegal Sales to Minors
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will honor fallen Marine Private First-Class Peter R. Ommen with a bridge dedication this week. The U.S. Highway 14A bridge over Deadwood Creek will be named in his memory. Ommen, a U.S. Marine killed in action in Vietnam in April 1967, will be remembered during a dedication ceremony on Thursday at the Pizza Lab in Central City.
Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of Fallen South Dakota Marine
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will honor fallen Marine Private First-Class Peter R. Ommen with a bridge dedication this week. The U.S. Highway 14A bridge over Deadwood Creek will be named in his memory.
