Articles by J.P. Skelly
The “Deeds” are done
After 29 years and two months, Deb Young has registered her last deed in Davison County…… Young took office in 1995…. And ran unopposed seven times…. Davison County Commissioners will appoint her [Read More…]
Mitchell School District honors Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year
The Mitchell School District announced its 2023 Classified Staff and Teacher of the Year Wednesday. Angie Putnam of Mitchell High School was selected as Classified Staff of the Year…. Molly Becker of Gertie [Read More…]
Election Bill Bingo in the State Capitol
Warning: It is “Hoghouse Time” in Pierre as the session runs to conclusion in six legislative days. Even experienced legislators like four-term Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls can be surprised. Wednesday before the [Read More…]
Johnson warns of China’s ongoing threat to Taiwan
Congressman Dusty Johnson recently travelled to Taiwan as part of the Congressional Select Committee on China…. He says China has the largest army and navy in the world…. Johnson says Chinese leader Xi [Read More…]
County consolidation-related legislation advances
It’s been 41 years since two South Dakota counties combined. Longer than that, some politicians and academics have thought more counties should merge. Tuesday, the House Local Government Committee passed SB199 on a 13 to [Read More…]
Mitchell School Board room re-model
The home of the Mitchell School Board has undergone a makeover. Superintendent Joe Childs says it started with the board table…. Plus large view screens….. And new, more comfortable chairs for those attending. [Read More…]
Better Business Bureau warns of seasonal travel scams
The average travel scam in the U.S. results in hundreds of dollars in losses, according to data provided by BBB Scam Tracker. Scammers often take advantage of consumer habits and capitalize on trending internet searches, enticing [Read More…]
Proposed work requirement resolution advances
Another citizen’s vote on Medicaid eligibility is a step closer after passage by a House committee Monday. The House State Affairs Committee passed SJR501 11 to 2 to put a constitutional amendment on the 2024 [Read More…]
Sanborn County celebrates a new addition to its 4-H building
Sanborn County 4H celebrated the completion of a new addition to its current 4H building during an open house Saturday. Paula Larson-Linke is a member of the building committee. She says the push for the [Read More…]
Mitchell High School construction is progressing well thanks to mild winter
Progress is ongoing with the Mitchell High School construction project. Superintendent Joe Childs says it’s going extremely well…. He recently toured the construction site and spoke with some of the workers…. Childs is [Read More…]
2024-25 FAFSA Application is Now Available, Students Encouraged to Apply
Students and parents can now complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 post-secondary academic year. Recent changes to the federal financial aid system mean more students than ever may qualify [Read More…]
Congressman Dusty Johnson slams Russian leader
When it comes to his opinion regarding Russian president Vladmir Putin, Congressman Dusty Johnson doesn’t mince words…. He says Russia is responsible for two-thirds of the information and disinformation campaigns on social media sites….. [Read More…]
Mitchell City Councilor announces bid for Mayor
It looks like there’s another potential candidate in the upcoming mayoral election. During a lively discussion during Tuesday’s city council meeting council president Kevin McCardle made the announcement….. Jordyn Hanson has already launched his [Read More…]
Governor Kristi Noem orders South Dakota National Guard soldiers to the southern border
Governor Kristi Noem announced Tuesday she’ll deploy South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border later this spring. This will be the fifth time that the South Dakota National Guard has deployed to the [Read More…]
Republican State House Majority Leader pleased with session thus far
Workflow is moving efficiently through the legislative process, and Republican legislators are having a good relationship with Gov. Kristi Noem this session. That’s according to Republican House Majority Leader Will Mortenson from Fort Pierre. “She [Read More…]
Johnson Tours Mitchell Healthcare Facility
Congressman Dusty Johnson spent part of President’s Day in Mitchell touring the Avera Grasslands Clinic….. He says he’s familiar with Grasslands as a user of healthcare….. Johnson says the federal government makes things [Read More…]
Mitchell City Council set to meet Tuesday evening
The Mitchell City Council is set to meet tonight starting at 5:30 with a work session including a 2023 year end financial review. The regular council meeting agenda includes consideration and action on the consent [Read More…]
Statewide Safety Tip-Line up and running
Safe2Say South Dakota is a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff, and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety, or the safety of others, including [Read More…]
Johnson says another potential governmental crisis is looming
While the southern border crisis has been in the spotlight with Tuesday’s impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Congressman Dusty Johnson says another governmental crisis is looming… He says he’d feel a lot [Read More…]
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