Articles by J.P. Skelly

News headlines about tainted food this summer might have Minnesotans thinking twice about what they eat. Public health experts said states can better prepare for future illness outbreaks by keeping a sharp eye on climate [Read More…]

A 34 year old woman from Brookings woman died Monday in a two-vehicle crash near Sisseton. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported 52 year old Phillip Same Wipf was driving a GMC Sierra [Read More…]

Lifequest of Mitchell celebrated a new step toward offering independence for a number of the people it serves with a ribbon-cutting at its Cottage Bend Houses. Lifequest executive director Pam Hanna led the festivities. “Friendship [Read More…]

The international motorcycle group Hamsters USA has been helping kids thrive in the Black Hills for over 20 years. Their annual fundraiser for LifeScape’s Rapid City clinic was held recently in Spearfish, raising $385,600. All [Read More…]

Allies for North Dakota farmers are agitated as lawmakers cannot seem to come together to pass a long-awaited Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the legislation last week. Matt Perdue, president of [Read More…]

The City of Mitchell recently experienced some issues with a limited portion of its network. We are happy to report that, due to the quick response of our employees and the team of experts, we [Read More…]

Visitor numbers at Minnesota hunger relief sites are keeping a record-breaking pace, and a new state law provides flexibility when accessing a key source of nutrition. Starting this month, food shelves across the state can [Read More…]

The Mitchell Area United kicked off its annual campaign Wednesday with its Day of Caring at Hitchcock Park. Sydney Lanning is executive director. “The park was full, full of all the people volunteering today,” said [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is planning to propose legislation to ensure License Plate Reader (LPR) technology is used solely for legitimate law enforcement purposes with strong protections for the public’s privacy. “I look forward to [Read More…]

A man from Yankton is doing his part to help out during this year’s annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Todd Carr is Director of Instrumental Activities at Mount Marty University and is shuttling people back and [Read More…]

As families prepare for the new school year, South Dakota health groups are encouraging parents to talk with healthcare providers about vaccines. As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the nonprofit Immunize South Dakota and [Read More…]

South Dakota Mines is slated to receive $25 million in federal funding to expand mining education and workforce development as the United States works to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and address a [Read More…]

A 34 year old woman from Brookings died Monday in a two-vehicle crash near Sisseton. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 3:35 pm, the 52 year old male driver of a GMC [Read More…]

A discussion regarding fundraising for a variety of activities dominated Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting. Superintendent Joe Childs prefaced the discussion by stating school district funds provide the sufficient needs for participation. “The fundraising efforts, [Read More…]

STURGIS, S.D. – It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that three-wheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world. Motorcycles [Read More…]

A 30-year old man from Sioux Falls is being held on kidnapping and assault charges. Sgt. Aaron Benson says Taylor Winedar is accused of holding a woman captive in an apartment and assaulting her numerous [Read More…]

A U.S. District Court has dismissed three complaints filed by pharmaceutical manufacturers challenging a 2025 amendment to South Dakota law. The amendment restricts pharmaceutical manufacturers from controlling key contract terms related to how discounted drugs [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds wants the benefits and extras received by upper executives at the United States Postal Service removed until mail service to South Dakota and other rural states improves.  On the Senate Floor last [Read More…]

The Fort Pierre City Council recently met in special session to discuss safety concerns surrounding the slipping hillside below the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center.  Specifically, the gravel parking area between Fort Volunteer and [Read More…]

A 46 year old woman from Sioux Falls died last Thursday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Sturgis. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported Angelee Kay Glammeier was driving a 2013 [Read More…]