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

WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell & DWU with busy sports weekends, Area basketball continues, Timberwolves in action and Super Bowl LX

Mitchell & DWU with busy sports weekends, Area basketball continues, Timberwolves in action and Super Bowl LX.

2 days ago in Business, Government, Local

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

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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.

2 days ago in Business, Government, Local

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.