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South Dakota Senate Passes SB 89 to Study Making EMS an Essential Service as Volunteer Shortages Grow

The South Dakota Senate voted 27-7 to advance SB 89, creating an EMS funding task force to study whether emergency medical services should be treated as an essential service and how to pay for it as many rural services rely on volunteers.

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Mitchell City Council Rejects Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves $50,000 Unspent in 2026 Budget

The Mitchell City Council voted 7–1 against a $50,000-per-year agreement with Retail Strategies aimed at recruiting new retail businesses. Several council members said they want to explore local partnerships before committing city funds.

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Mitchell Drug Case Moves Forward as Defendant Chooses to Represent Himself

A Mitchell criminal case involving Courtney Stork is moving ahead after multiple delays, with the defendant opting to represent himself. A judge has denied motions to suppress evidence tied to two 2025 searches, and a new motions hearing is set for Feb. 17.

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Mitchell Police Say City Remains Safe as South Dakota’s 2025 Crime Report Nears Release

Mitchell law enforcement leaders say violent crime remains low and most calls involve property crime or drug activity, even as overall incident counts can look high due to the city’s size and thorough reporting

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Mitchell City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Lakeview Par-3 Short Course Design Agreement

The Mitchell City Council voted 6-2 to override Mayor Jordan Hanson’s veto and move ahead with a $9,400 preliminary design agreement for a proposed five-hole par-3 short course at Lakeview Golf Course.

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Central Electric Cooperative, Touchstone Energy Co-ops Open “Who Powers You” Contest Nominations Through April 19

Central Electric Cooperative and other regional Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are accepting nominations for the fifth annual Who Powers You Contest through April 19, 2026, recognizing local people making a difference.

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Mitchell High School to Hold National Letter of Intent Signing Day Feb. 4

Mitchell High School will host a National Letter of Intent Signing Day event Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in the MHS Commons, recognizing student-athletes committing to compete in college sports.

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South Dakota Reports Three More Flu Deaths; Seasonal Total Reaches Nine as Cases Rise

The South Dakota Department of Health reported three additional influenza-related deaths in the past week, bringing the 2025-26 season total to nine as statewide flu activity remains widespread.

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DWU Theatre to host cabaret fundraiser

Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.

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Mitchell Public Library Sees Highest Circulation in 10 Years, Adds New Digital Magazine and Comics Collections

Mitchell Public Library reported its highest total circulation in the past decade in 2025, with physical and digital checkouts rising from 2024. Library officials also noted increased visitor traffic and new OverDrive digital collections.

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HB 1095 delayed amid concerns over mid-process election changes

Lawmakers delayed a bill Tuesday that aimed to standardize election petition deadlines. They raised concerns about changing election rules while candidates were already gathering signatures.

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South Dakota House committee advances measure to repeal Medicaid expansion, sending HJR 5002 to House floor

A South Dakota House committee voted 8-4 to advance HJR 5002, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ask voters in 2026 whether to repeal Medicaid expansion.

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Mitchell High School hires Amy Tyler as new head volleyball coach

Mitchell High School has hired longtime Wagner coach Amy Tyler as its next head volleyball coach, pending school board approval. Tyler brings state-title experience and recent coaching time with the Kernels.

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DWU to offer online RN to BSN program

Dakota Wesleyan University will offer a fully online RN to BSN program aimed at working registered nurses, with accelerated 7-week modules and flexible course access. DWU says applications are being accepted for Fall 2026.

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Attorney General Jackley Files Argument for South Dakota Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health in New York Federal Court

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will personally argue in federal court in New York on Thursday that a South Dakota state court — not a New York federal court — should decide whether Mayday Health’s abortion pill advertisements in South Dakota are deceptive and unlawful.

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South Dakota Future Fund oversight bill killed in Senate committee on 5-4 vote

A bill to tighten oversight of South Dakota’s Future Fund won’t advance this session after a Senate committee voted 5-4 to send it to the 41st legislative day. Supporters wanted safeguards in state law, while opponents pointed to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s recent executive order on transparency.

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Armour Community Foundation Tops $250K Goal, Earns $31,250 Match

The Armour Community Foundation says it has surpassed its $250,000 fundraising goal, triggering a $31,250 matching grant from the Lillibridge Family Fund at the South Dakota Community Foundation. Leaders say the added dollars will strengthen a permanent endowment supporting future projects and scholarships in the Armour area.

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Attorney General Jackley Announces 11 Indictments in Connection With Suspected Prison Drug Overdose Death

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 11 people have been indicted in connection with the Nov. 17, 2025 overdose death of inmate Timothy Tyree at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. Authorities say an autopsy found Tyree ingested synthetic cannabinoids (K2).

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Mitchell seeks bids again for Tornado Safe Room project; proposals due Feb. 12

The City of Mitchell is accepting sealed proposals for the Tornado Safe Room project rebid, with bids due 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Glass Slipper Giveaway offers free prom dresses Jan. 31 at RiverTree Church in Mitchell

Students can pick out a free new or like-new prom dress during the 15th annual Glass Slipper Giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at RiverTree Church in Mitchell. No application is required, and accessories are also available.

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South Dakota Senate Passes SB 89 to Study Making EMS an Essential Service as Volunteer Shortages Grow

South Dakota rural ambulance services South Dakota EMS funding Senate Health and Human Services Committee South Dakota Rural Health Transformation Fund South Dakota Melissa Magstadt rural health Secondary keywords ambulance reimbursement South Dakota volunteer ambulance services South Dakota rural emergency medical services South Dakota ambulance equipment funding community health workers South Dakota treatment without transport reimbursement Long-tail search phrases lawmakers question viability of rural ambulance services in South Dakota can federal rural health dollars pay for ambulance equipment in South Dakota South Dakota Senate HHS committee rural health briefing how volunteer EMS affects ambulance service sustainability in rural South Dakota will reimbursement for treatment without transport help South Dakota ambulance services Local/regional intent terms Pierre legislative committee hearing South Dakota Legislature health committee rural healthcare funding South Dakota small town ambulance service South Dakota

The South Dakota Senate voted 27-7 to advance SB 89, creating an EMS funding task force to study whether emergency medical services should be treated as an essential service and how to pay for it as many rural services rely on volunteers.

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Mitchell City Council Rejects Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves $50,000 Unspent in 2026 Budget

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The Mitchell City Council voted 7–1 against a $50,000-per-year agreement with Retail Strategies aimed at recruiting new retail businesses. Several council members said they want to explore local partnerships before committing city funds.