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2 weeks ago in World
Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall
Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cadillac picks Bottas and Pérez for F1 debut in 2026, prioritizing experience over American drivers
Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula 1 lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Masters will take winners of six national opens and eliminate invitations to PGA Tour fall winners
The Masters is making a rare change to its qualifying criteria by eliminating invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall and joining the R&A in recognizing winners of six national opens on every main tour in the world.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street
Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out from September to Christmas
Summer may be known as sequel season, but part twos, and threes, will play big roles this fall at the movies. That goes not just for the likes of Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," "Wicked: For Good" and "Zootopia 2," but for new installments in family sagas, ranging from the Crawleys ("Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale") to the Na'vi ("Avatar: Fire & Ash").
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
V of K-pop sensation BTS thrills fans with first pitch at Dodgers game and meets Shohei Ohtani
V of K-pop sensation BTS threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday night after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 8/26/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team is set to compete this morning. They will have a Varsity Invitational vs…
Road Closures Near Avera Queen of Peace This Week
Drivers in Mitchell, South Dakota, should expect road closures this week as crews complete street improvements. Foster Street is closed from 5th to 7th Avenue today and Tuesday, with access to the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital main entrance remaining open.
Governor Rhoden’s GRIT Task Force Holds First Meeting
Governor Larry Rhoden has launched the Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT), which held its first meeting last week in Pierre. The group includes state officials, utility leaders, and cybersecurity experts, working together to assess risks, guide policy, and strengthen South Dakota’s critical infrastructure.
$200 Million Founders Crossing Project Breaks Ground in Sioux Falls
Construction has begun on Founders Crossing, a $200 million mixed-use development in southeast Sioux Falls at 57th Street and Veterans Parkway. Anchored by Good Samaritan, the project will include senior living communities, a Sanford Health clinic, and a Lewis Drug location.
Bret Michaels Rocks Corn Palace Festival, Teases Return
Bret Michaels rocked the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, drawing the largest crowd of the three-night concert series. Nearly 4,000 fans attended the festival, which also featured country star Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler. Michaels closed his show by teasing a return with a special guest in 2025. Organizers say ticket sales were close to last year’s totals, and this year marked the final festival with the current arena seating before renovations begin.
Mitchell School Board to Review Policies and Personnel Moves Monday
The Mitchell Board of Education meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy, with livestream coverage provided by the Mitchell Republic. The agenda includes updates to sexual harassment reporting policies at Mitchell Tech, revisions tied to new South Dakota campus weapons laws, and personnel changes.
South Dakota State Fairgrounds Dry Out Just in Time
The South Dakota State Fair kicks off Wednesday in Huron, and organizers say the timing couldn’t be better. Heavy rains last week dumped more than two-and-a-half inches on already saturated fairgrounds, but conditions have since dried out.
2 weeks ago in National
Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Monday 8/25/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team is set to compete tomorrow morning. They will have a Varsity Invitational vs…
Former staffers start SDPB Alumni to assist South Dakota Public Broadcasting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the…
Protect, Trust, and Honor By Rep. Dusty Johnson
BIG Update Dakotafest showcases the best of South Dakota agriculture. I joined our senators and the South Dakota Farm Bureau…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.
3 weeks ago in National
Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch
Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.
