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SDDOT Seeks Public Input on Traffic and Drainage Study in Mitchell
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting open house for the recently completed traffic and drainage study for the area including S.D. Highway 38, between Burr Street and 413th Avenue, and [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board green-lights Begindergarten expansion
The Mitchell School Board is moving ahead with plans to expand the district’s Begindergarten program from half-day to full day starting next school year. Superintendent Joe Childs says a $1-million dollar donation from the Roger [Read More…]
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Mitchell service clubs recognize Dakota Wesleyan University for its commitment to serving the community
During Monday’s annual Mitchell Service Club Christmas luncheon, the Exchange, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and Optimist clubs recognized Dakota Wesleyan University’s contribution to the community. Terry Aslesen of the Mitchell Exchange Club presented the proclamation. “The [Read More…]
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Mitchell Salvation Army gets a boost from local service clubs
Mitchell’s five major service clubs gathered Monday to celebrate their accomplishments and support the Salvation Army during an annual Christmas get-together at DWU. Santa Claus stopped by to encourage the giving. “They got a short [Read More…]
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S.D. Attorney General Jackley Elected Vice Chairman Of National Association of Attorneys General
Attorney General Marty Jackley has been elected as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Attorneys General. He was elected to the post this week during the NAAG conference in Washington, D.C. “I am honored [Read More…]
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Native kids remain overrepresented in foster system; SD plans to invest in prevention, kinship care
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Native American children remain overrepresented in the South Dakota foster care system, accounting for 72.5% of the foster care population at the end of fiscal year 2024, according to new data. [Read More…]
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Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Massive data centers used for cloud computing and artificial intelligence are consuming enormous amounts of energy, and developers are eyeing South Dakota as a potential location, regulators say. These “hyperscale [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Basketball Preseason Media Poll
The Preseason South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll has been released. Teams are ranked by points received and first-place votes are in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Mitchell (13) 69 2. Washington 49 3. Lincoln 24 4. [Read More…]
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Mitchell Middle School teacher wins a national award
A Mitchell Middle School teacher has earned a special national recognition. Suzanne Skinner teaches Family and Consumer Sciences. The National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences presented Skinner with it first-ever Bettye Brown Teacher Excellence [Read More…]
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Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added [Read More…]
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South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2024-2025 Flu Season
PIERRE, SD – The Department of Health is reporting the first influenza death of the 2024-2025 season, a Corson County resident in the over 65 years age group. “Influenza can be a very serious illness,” said [Read More…]
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Name Released of Freeman Man in Hutchinson County Fatal Crash
Hutchinson County, S.D.- A 49-year-old Freeman, SD man died Wednesday night in a single vehicle crash near Menno, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Adam Van Hove, the driver of a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, was traveling east on US Highway [Read More…]
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First 12-team College Football Playoff set, Oregon seeded No. 1 and SMU edges Alabama for last spot
The new, 12-team College Football Playoff brings with it a promise to be bigger, more exciting, more lucrative. Perfect or 100% fair? Well, nobody ever believed that. The first expanded playoff bracket unveiled Sunday left a presumably deserving Alabama [Read More…]
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SDSU Cruised to Victory over Eastern Washington
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Three Jackrabbits scored in double figures as the South Dakota State men’s basketball team defeated Eastern Washington, 74-53, in First Bank & Trust Arena on Saturday. The Eagles got out to a 5-0 [Read More…]
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Brooklyn Meyer Drops Career-High 32 in Win at Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. – A 32-point performance from Brooklyn Meyer lifted South Dakota State basketball to a 78-70 win over Montana Saturday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena. SDSU improves to 7-2 on the year and has won four straight games [Read More…]
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Big Second Half Sends Coyotes to FCS Quarterfinals
VERMILLION, S.D. — Three interceptions and 28 points in the second half lifted the No. 4-seed University of South Dakota (10-2, 7-1 MVFC) to their tenth win and sends them into the Quarterfinals of the NCAA [Read More…]
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Christmas Shopping for Kids a holiday hit!
For 31 years “Christmas Shopping for Kids” in Mitchell has offered an opportunity for youngsters to share in the joy of holiday gift-giving for family and friends without breaking the bank. About a dozen local [Read More…]
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Proposed funding cut could sink network in as little as two years, SDPB director says
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Public Broadcasting could cease to exist in as little as two years if lawmakers adopt Gov. Kristi Noem’s $3.6 million budget cut, the network’s executive director said Friday. [Read More…]
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‘Wild places are worth fighting for’: Concern grows for receding South Dakota wetlands
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight EUREKA — John Cooper, 80 years old and with a new set of knees, still rises before the sun, dons waders, sets up decoys and tries to call in ducks. “I [Read More…]
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Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Massive data centers used for cloud computing and artificial intelligence are consuming enormous amounts of energy, and developers are eyeing South Dakota as a potential location, regulators say. These “hyperscale [Read More…]
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