Education
4 days ago
Mitchell Teachers Get $14K in KIDS Grants for Classroom Projects
Eight Mitchell teachers are starting the school year with new classroom resources thanks to $14,000 in KIDS Grants. The awards, ranging from $700 to $5,000, support creative projects, technology, sensory tools, fitness events, and new reading resources. Now in its 11th year, the KIDS Grant program has invested more than $174,000 in Mitchell classrooms, funded by donations from local families, businesses, and organizations.
1 week ago
Sioux Falls 8th Grader Pushes for Football Safety Gear
An Edison Middle School 8th grader is urging the Sioux Falls School Board to allow protective Guardian Caps during football practice. Student Grant Hohn told board members he was recently blocked from wearing the gear, which fits over a helmet to reduce impact.
1 week ago
SD Legislature Recruiting Interns for 2026 Session
The South Dakota Legislature is accepting applications for 22 student interns to serve during the 2026 legislative session, which begins January 13. The program offers college and university students from all majors a paid, hands-on experience in state government, including assisting lawmakers, attending committee hearings, and working in caucus meetings. Interns earn $185 per day—about $7,200 for the full session
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 43 other Attorneys General in demanding that leading artificial intelligence companies take action to protect children from harmful content. In a letter sent to firms including Anthropic, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and xAI.
2 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Roger and Vicki Musick present $33 million gift to support education in Mitchell
A transformative $33 million donation has been made in the Mitchell community with the explicit goal of elevating local education and making Mitchell an exceptional place to raise a family.
3 weeks ago
DEA Urges Parents to Talk to Kids About Fentanyl Risks
As South Dakota students return to school, the DEA is urging parents to talk with children about the dangers of fentanyl.
3 weeks ago
DWU Students Hold Annual Food Drive Sunday
Dakota Wesleyan University students will launch their annual New Student Orientation Food Drive this Sunday in Mitchell. From 1–3 p.m., students and staff will collect non-perishable food donations door-to-door for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry.
3 weeks ago
State Board of Elections Adopts New Voting Rules
The South Dakota State Board of Elections has approved new rule changes to align with laws passed earlier this year. Updates include voter residency requirements, revised candidate procedures, and a major change allowing gubernatorial candidates to select their own running mates instead of party conventions.
3 weeks ago
USD Medical School to Relocate First 18 Months of Program to Sioux Falls by 2027
Big changes are coming to the USD Sanford School of Medicine. USD President Sheila Gestring announced Thursday that the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program will move from Vermillion to Sioux Falls in summer 2027.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board Elects Leaders, Approves Purchases and Policy Updates
After a month-long delay, the Mitchell School Board has elected Brittni Flood as president and Shawn Ruml as vice president, securing leadership through July 2026. The board approved a $220,000 boring machine purchase for Mitchell Technical College, bids for two student-built houses, and first readings of updated sexual harassment and weapons policies
4 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board to Revisit Leadership Vote
The Mitchell Board of Education will once again attempt to elect a president and vice president after a July vote deadlocked between current president Brittni Flood and member Terry Aslesen. Business manager Craig Bruening has been leading meetings in the interim.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell High School Prepares for New Year with Modern Campus and Safety Upgrades
When classes begin August 20 at the new Mitchell High School, students will be welcomed by a campus filled with natural light, modern classrooms, and upgraded athletic facilities. A standout safety feature is a raised crosswalk at the main entrance, designed to slow traffic and improve accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
