Articles by J.P. Skelly

A South Dakota feedlot operator who pleaded guilty to operating a Ponzi cattle scheme has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison. Prosecutors say Robert Blom of Corsica resold the same cattle to multiple [Read More…]

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission wants South Dakotans to be aware that all major mobile carriers, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, plan to phase out their 3G networks in 2022. The decommissioning of 3G [Read More…]

Avera and other COVID-19 vaccine distributors can now offer vaccines to children ages 5-11. Anyone age 5 and older now can be vaccinated against the virus that has caused 3.2 million hospitalizations and 740,000 deaths [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds released the following statement remembering his wife Jean who passed away this (Tuesday) morning after battling sarcoma cancer:   “The love of my life is with the Lord. No more treatments. No [Read More…]

It was boots, chaps, and cowboy hats Friday night at the annual Mitchell Chamber, Development, and Main Street Annual Recognition Event. This year’s Hoe-Down at the Highland celebrated local businesses and individuals for their commitment [Read More…]

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has awarded $2.02 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the city of Mitchell for a new Mitchell Area Safehouse facility. The Mitchell Area Safehouse is [Read More…]

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission warns natural gas customers to expect higher prices this heating season and suggests South Dakotans take steps now to keep bills manageable this winter. South Dakota natural gas customers [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem presented the 2021 Governor’s Awards Tuesday.  The Governor’s Awards recognize the achievements of businesses, individuals with disabilities, and other South Dakotans for their contributions toward the employment of people with disabilities. Governor’s [Read More…]

After more than 18 months, Dakota Wesleyan University’s performing arts programs will once again be singing, playing and acting for live audiences. The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music debuted their 2021-22 season as [Read More…]

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, more than 200 youth representing eight different Mitchell churches will go door to door to collect donations for Mitchell Habitat’s annual Living Quarters drive.  Participants will include youth leaders, middle [Read More…]

Avera facilities on Friday began giving Pfizer booster vaccines to certain high-risk people, following federal approvals. “Giving these people the immune boost they need will help reduce their risk and bring us out of the [Read More…]

A large crowd of Dakota Wesleyan staff, students, supporters and community members gathered for the dedication of the DWU School of Business, Innovation and Leadership Thursday. It’s the fifth building project in the last eight [Read More…]

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, more than 200 youth representing eight different Mitchell churches will go door to door to collect donations for Mitchell Habitat’s annual Living Quarters drive.  Participants will include youth leaders, middle [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University has been named to the Prairie Business magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Work for 2021. The list was announced in September. Employees throughout the region nominated their companies, highlighting some [Read More…]