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Bridge Dedication to Honor Fallen Marine
South Dakota will honor U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dirk R. Abbas, killed in action during the Korean War in 1952, with the naming of the Highway 27 bridge over Crow Creek near Britton.
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Johnson & Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Government Shutdowns
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to ensure there will never again…
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Committee Backs $650 Million Prison Plan; Lems, Hansen Vote No
A joint legislative committee advanced Governor Larry Rhoden’s $650 million men’s prison plan on Tuesday with a 13-2 vote after extensive discussion on cost, size, and inmate care. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, chair of the summer Prison Reset Task Force, emphasized that the Sioux Falls penitentiary is outdated, and funding the project with existing state cash reserves avoids interest costs while addressing long-term public safety concerns.
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Rhoden Calls Prison Plan South Dakota’s Largest Public Safety Investment
Governor Larry Rhoden told lawmakers that replacing South Dakota’s 144-year-old state penitentiary is the state’s largest public safety investment.
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Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Coming to Mitchell
The Mitchell Corn Palace will host a free flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 14, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.. The event is open to children ages six months to 18 years and adults up to age 64.
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South Dakota Now Epicenter of Bird Flu Outbreak
South Dakota is now the nation’s epicenter of this season’s bird flu outbreak, with nearly 420,000 turkeys euthanized to contain the virus.
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Lawmakers Meet Today On $650 Million Prison Plan
South Dakota lawmakers returned to Pierre today for a special session on the state’s proposed $650 million prison project.
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Mitchell Marching Band Snags 2nd Place in Season Opener
The Mitchell High School marching band kicked off competition season with a standout performance, earning second place overall and best color guard honors at the Pursuit of Excellence in Marshall, Minnesota.
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Davison County OKs $315K Bridge Contract, Eyes Hwy 37 Safety Steps
The Davison County Commission advanced several key infrastructure and community items this week, approving a $315,000 bridge construction contract and adopting the county’s five-year highway plan.
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Mitchell Council Debates Budget for Corn Palace Plaza Expansion
The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.
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Mitchell Council to Decide Non-Profit Funding for 2026
The Mitchell City Council will meet today to finalize 2026 funding for local non-profits, with the proposed budget setting aside $457,000 in subsidies, down from more than $913,000 in requests.
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Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions
Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.
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Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market
The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.
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Centerville Bridge Dedicated to WWI Soldier
Officials in Centerville, South Dakota, honored World War I soldier Private Frank J. Holcombe with a bridge dedication this past weekend. Holcombe, who enlisted in the National Guard in 1917 and was killed in action in France in 1918, was the first Centerville soldier to die in the war.
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Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion
Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.
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Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season
South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.
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From Coast to Coast By Rep. Dusty Johnson
Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those…
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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.
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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.
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NTSB Releases Details on Brookings Plane Crash
Federal investigators have detailed a September 6 plane crash at Brookings Airport that injured three men.
