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2 weeks ago
South Dakota State Fair Gearing Up for Opening Day
The 2025 South Dakota State Fair is putting the finishing touches on preparations ahead of its kickoff next week in Huron. Fair assistant manager Candi Briley says families can take advantage of multiple discounts on gate admission and activities to make the event more affordable. Running August 27 through Labor Day, September 1, the State Fair promises six days of entertainment, food, livestock shows, and family fun.
2 weeks ago
Mount Pleasant Cemetery Loses Nonprofit Status
Concerns are mounting over Mount Pleasant Cemetery after a watchdog group revealed it lost its nonprofit status for failing to file tax returns three years in a row. Families say poor upkeep, missing financial records, and unanswered questions about the cemetery’s obligations have deepened frustration.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Newspapers Resume Publishing After Sudden Shutdown
Several South Dakota newspapers are back in print following last week’s abrupt shutdown. The Brookings Register, Huron Daily Plainsman, Redfield Press, and Moody County Enterprise are resuming operations under new ownership.
3 weeks ago
DEA Warns Cartels Targeting Children Through Social Media
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly targeting children through social media platforms to sell dangerous and often deadly drugs.
3 weeks ago
Police Investigate Weekend Shooting in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim told officers he was walking near 10th Street and Cleveland Avenue when he was shot.
3 weeks ago
EBT Card Fraud Cases Continue to Rise in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police are seeing more reports of EBT card fraud, with cases rising beyond the 20 initially reported last week. The South Dakota Department of Social Services says it has received around 350 cases linked to skimming devices found at the East Side Walmart and several Dollar General stores.
3 weeks ago
Avera Awarded $1 Million Federal Grant to Expand Virtual Nursing
Avera has secured a three-year, $1 million USDA grant to expand its virtual nursing program across 28 rural hospitals in South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Through the Avera RURAL-UP initiative, advanced telehealth and AI technology will support bedside nurses with patient education, admissions, and discharge processes, allowing more time for direct patient care.
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
Avera Receives Three-Year Federal Grant to Extend Virtual Nursing
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Avera has received $1 million in funding for the Avera RURAL-UP: Solving Rural Workforce Challenges in the Upper…
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Approves Dock and Lift Storage Plan During Lake Project
Lake Mitchell residents now have a city-approved option for storing docks and boat lifts during the upcoming dredge project that could close the lake for nearly three years. The Park Board set a one-time $500 storage permit, allowing use of four designated city lots from this fall through spring 2028. Revenue will help fund the restoration, which includes a lake drawdown in 2025 and a two-year dredging starting in 2026.
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Council Takes Final Vote on Anti-Encampment Ordinance Today
The Sioux Falls City Council will vote today on a controversial anti-encampment ordinance that would ban tents and makeshift camps in public spaces. Recent amendments add support services and storage options for homeless residents. A final decision is expected at tonight’s council meeting.
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
Five Arrested in Child Exploitation Operation at Sturgis Rally
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that five men were arrested in a child exploitation sting during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, working with federal, state, and local agencies from August 1–6, charged four suspects federally for attempting to meet a minor and one at the state level.
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
Davison County Commission Awards Gravel Bid, Approves Hires and Bandstand Project
The Davison County Commission approved a gravel contract, awarded a low fuel bid, and allocated funds for a bandstand repair project during last week’s meeting. Commissioners also moved forward with two full-time hires, set a September hearing for a temporary liquor license, and continued work on the 2026 budget.
3 weeks ago
Water Shut off for the City of Mitchell on 8-19-2025
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH FROM APPROXIMATELY 8:30 AM TO APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM FOR WATER VALVE REPAIRS AT EAST ASH & SOUTH…
3 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Five Men Arrested In ICAC Child Exploitation Operation at Sturgis Rally
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five men were arrested during a child exploitation operation conducted…
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
Plankinton Bridge to be Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veteran Richard L. Miller
A South Dakota bridge will soon be dedicated to honor a fallen Vietnam veteran. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs announced a ceremony on Saturday, August 30, at 1 p.m. at the Plankinton School District to recognize U.S. Army Specialist 5th Class Richard L. Miller.
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.
