Lifestyle
4 days ago
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
4 days ago
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
5 days ago
Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.
7 days ago
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
"Of course I'm biased, but I will stack swimming against any other exercise out there, especially as we age," former Olympian Rowdy Gaines told The Associated Press. "And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever."
2 weeks ago
China Commits to Purchase 12 Million Metric Tons of U.S. Soybeans, Boosting Midwest Producers
Nate Franzen, President of Ag Banking at First Dakota National Bank, noted that much of the region’s soybeans are shipped west by rail to China, making the Dakotas especially sensitive to international demand.
2 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Police Take Action to Protect Residents from $181K Crypto Scam Losses
Authorities are placing warning signs near crypto ATMs and training business owners on how to spot potential fraud victims, says Sergeant Jake Harris of the Department’s Fraud Division.
2 weeks ago
Farmers’ Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
3 weeks ago
Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes across the U.S. and Canada because the products' seat posts can break during use, posing fall hazards.
3 weeks ago
Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on Thanksgrilling, blending Thanksgiving and grilling. It offers menu ideas, cooking tips, and recipes for a flavorful celebration.
3 weeks ago
Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.
4 weeks ago
Community fights pickleball replacing basketball courts at South Florida beachside park
The city of Fort Lauderdale is planning to replace the decades-old, beachside basketball courts with pickleball courts, part of a deal with developers for a massive condo and hotel project.
4 weeks ago
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, according to a new AP-NORC poll, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.
4 weeks ago
Marshall County Authorities Investigate Fatal Tractor Accident Near Langford
The blaze, determined to be accidental, followed the farm incident. Responding agencies included the Langford Fire Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office.
4 weeks ago
South Dakota Education Secretary Takes Action Against Ten Teacher License Applicants
According to KELOLand, one applicant, Clive Bremser of Pierre, was denied certification for 18 months after failing to disclose prior arrests but later took a paraprofessional role at Mitchell High School.
4 weeks ago
Rapid City Police Search for James Spencer After Gunfire and Weapons Seizure
Officers responded to Waterloo Street around 4 a.m. and found bullet holes between apartments. Investigators recovered a stolen handgun, 11 additional firearms, ammunition, and THC products.
4 weeks ago
Poll Shows Tight Race Between Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden for South Dakota Governor
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson leads with 28 percent support, while incumbent Larry Rhoden follows closely with 27 percent.
4 weeks ago
Brookings Police Warn of Counterfeit $50 Bills Circulating in South Dakota
The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says the fake notes share the same serial number, have a lighter blue tint near President Grant, and feel different from real currency
4 weeks ago
Austin Hoffman Announces Candidacy for South Dakota Attorney General, Focuses on Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Austin Hoffman, current Attorney General of McPhearson County, has officially entered the race for South Dakota Attorney General.
4 weeks ago
Semi Truck Collides with Train in Hudson, Lincoln County — No Injuries Reported
HUDSON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says a semi hauling grain was struck by a train in Hudson Monday…
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Landowners Seek to Merge Property Plats to Lower Taxes — County Officials Say State Law Blocks It
At Monday’s Mitchell Planning Commission meeting, Davison County landowners urged approval to merge property plats in an effort to reduce tax bills. According to the Mitchell Republic, some residents have already hired surveyors and filed zoning and plat applications with both city and county offices.
