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5 days ago in National
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.
5 days ago in World
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.
5 days ago in Sports
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
5 days ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia
Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
5 days ago in College, High School,
Area Boys Playoff Basketball Begins, Mitchell SoDak16 matchups set, DWU Golf returns, Tiger WBB in GPAC Championship tomorrow night & Timberwolves beat Nuggets
Area Boys Playoff Basketball Begins, Mitchell Basketball SoDak16 matchups set, DWU Women's Golf returns, Tiger WBB in GPAC Championship tomorrow night vs Dordt & Timberwolves beat Nuggets.
1 week ago in College, High School,
WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell State Wrestling final day, Three DWU sports in action & Wrestlers get All-Conference honors, Jackrabbit Hoops & Timberwolves at Denver
Mitchell The Kernel wrestling teams compete in their Varsity State Tournaments for their final day on Saturday. Both the boys…
Mitchell School District Caring Closet Expands Pop-Up Appointments With Student Clothing and “Cuts for Kids”
The Mitchell School District Caring Closet is adding scheduled clothing shopping appointments and “Cuts for Kids” haircuts at its monthly pop-up events, aimed at helping students get essentials so they can focus on school. Appointments are limited to in-person Mitchell students and must be reserved online
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota to Host “ShamROCK and Roll” Fundraising Event March 7
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota to Host “ShamROCK and Roll” Fundraising Event March 7
1 week ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
1 week ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
1 week ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
1 week ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
1 week ago in College, High School,
Area Playoff Results from last night + tomorrow’s games, Mitchell teams fall to O’Gorman, Mitchell Wrestlers receive All-Conference as State continues, DWU Baseball/Softball games and Minnesota beats LA
Area Playoff Results from last night + tomorrow's games, Mitchell girls routed by O'Gorman but boys game comes down to the final seconds on Coach Robey Day, Mitchell Wrestlers receive All-Conference as State continues, DWU Baseball/Softball games and Minnesota beats LA.
1 week ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
Mitchell Park Board Approves 40% Rec Center Discount for Members, Updates Cadwell and Ice Arena Rental Fees
The Mitchell Park and Recreation Board voted 3-2 to give its members a 40% discount on Mitchell Recreation Center memberships, matching the city employee rate. The board also approved updated rental fees and multiple facility agreements for city sports venues.
South Dakota Bill Would Require English Proficiency for Commercial Driver Licenses, Add Penalties After Traffic Stops
A South Dakota Legislature bill would require commercial driver license holders to demonstrate English proficiency and would allow officers to cite and place drivers out of service if they can’t respond to official inquiries in English. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Taffy Howard, has advanced in the House and could next head to Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Missing Vote by Sen. John Carley Sinks Data Center Incentive Bill as Attendance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Pierre
A key South Dakota Senate vote on data center incentives failed this week after Sen. John Carley was absent during Tuesday’s floor session in Pierre. The incident renewed debate over lawmakers missing votes amid close margins and the possibility of tie-breaking action by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen.
Dakota Wesleyan University Announces MMTH 360 Alliance to Develop Athletics Facilities Master Plan
Dakota Wesleyan University has entered a strategic alliance with MMTH, joining the MMTH 360 program to help create a long-term athletics “sports masterplan.” The partnership is expected to support facility planning and the student-athlete experience at DWU.
1 week ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
