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10 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

OPINION – Sen. Mike Rounds recaps first “Weekly Round[s] Up” of 2026 with border trip, Guard homecoming

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about fiscal year 2026 appropriations and the Jan. 30 funding deadline.

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says he began 2026 with meetings, intelligence briefings and Senate votes in Washington, then traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and a South Dakota Army National Guard welcome-home ceremony in Rapid City.

10 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Douglas County taskforce forges ahead with senior care conversation amid Corsica nursing home closure

Douglas County leaders say they’re “cautiously optimistic” skilled nursing care can remain local after Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society move to close the Corsica nursing home, citing staffing shortages.

13 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/15/26

Tonight's high school basketball games in the area, DWU & SDSU results, Upcoming Mitchell activities & Timberwolves next game.

1 day ago in Education, Local

Build Dakota Scholarship applications open at Lake Area Tech; deadline March 31, 2026

Lake Area Technical College is encouraging students and families to apply for the Build Dakota Scholarship — a full-ride award for high-demand technical programs — before the March 31, 2026 deadline.

2 days ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/14/26

Results from some area high school basketball games & Mitchell, DWU Wrestling takes down Briar Cliff, Tonight's college hoops and Timberwolves dominate Bucks.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

Attorney General Jackley, State’s Attorney Cotton Announce Wagner Man Arrested For Vehicle Death

A Wagner man has been arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI and leaving the scene after a fatal vehicle-related incident south of Wagner, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

2 days ago in Business, Government, Local, People

Coffee with Legislators set Jan. 30 at Mitchell Chamber during 2026 session

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host “Coffee with Legislators” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 8-9 a.m. Community members can hear updates from District 20 lawmakers and submit written questions for a moderated discussion.

2 days ago in Business, Local, Sports

South Dakota American Legion Baseball Returns to Mitchell in 2026

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American Legion Baseball is set to return to Mitchell in summer 2026 after the Palace City Baseball Association was accepted into the South Dakota American Legion Baseball program to represent Post 18. The group says 2026 registration will reopen for players and families.

3 days ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/13/26

Slate for area high school basketball tonight, DWU Wrestling tonight, College Hoops tomorrow, Timberwolves next game & NFL Wild Card comes to a close.

3 days ago in High School, Local Sports, Sports

SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 12, 2026

Just two unanimous No. 1's remain, Mitchell boys still outside looking in for Top 5 ranks, two teams jump from RV to ranked and one unranked girls team rises from the ashes into the Top 10.