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Investigation Underway in Brookings County After Unexplained Death
The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into an individual’s death, which began on a Tuesday, August 8th. Officials have not disclosed further specifics regarding the case. The South Dakota Division of Criminal [Read More…]

Mitchell Man Sentenced for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography
SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier has sentenced a Mitchell, South Dakota, man convicted of Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography. The sentencing took place [Read More…]

Closure Planned for Interstate 229 Northbound Off-ramp at Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Motorists should be aware that a closure is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, on the Interstate 229 northbound off-ramp at Minnesota Avenue (exit 3). Weather [Read More…]

As Sturgis Rally attendance slows, planners try to build for the future
STURGIS, S.D. Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch – Jayda Hammer is precisely the type of person that Sturgis Motorcycle Rally managers are targeting as they try to develop the next generation of rally attendees [Read More…]

Bee colony loss at ‘unsustainable’ rate, hurting ag industry and consumers
Abbey Stegenga (South Dakota News Watch) – For more than a decade, beekeepers in South Dakota and around the country have been fighting against historically high annual colony loss rates of more than 30%. The [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Students Face Rising Mental Health Challenges, Including Suicide
A recent presentation to South Dakota’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council highlighted the increasing mental health struggles among high school students in the state. Data revealed a growing number of students reporting prolonged sadness, with 35% [Read More…]

Mitchell Police Investigate Vandalism
In the morning hours of 8-9-23, an unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the bike trail in the 100 block of S. Sanborn as well as on playground equipment, the [Read More…]

Investigation Launched into Sturgis Officer-Involved Shooting
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is examining an officer-involved shooting in Sturgis. Taking place on Junction Avenue near the I-90 Exit 32 interchange, the incident led to one person’s injury, with limited [Read More…]

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H awards 2023 scholarships
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 16 recipients of 4-H state-level scholarships. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at [Read More…]

Orthopedic Institute Announces Grand Opening of New Clinic in Mitchell
Orthopedic Institute (OI) will hold a Grand Opening of its new Orthopedic Institute Mitchell clinic, conveniently located on South Burr Street, one block north of Interstate 90, on Wednesday, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, [Read More…]

Lake Mitchell Land to be Auctioned off October 23rd
The Mitchell City Council on Monday approved the sale date of seven lots around Lake Mitchell. Those lots will be auctioned off by Dean Edwards Real Estate and Auctions at the Corn Palace on Monday, [Read More…]

Stolen Purse in Mitchell, Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Between 5:30 PM on Wednesday, August 2nd, and 8:00 AM on August 3rd, a purse was stolen from a vehicle parked in a Mitchell parking lot located in the 600 block of East Norway. Bank [Read More…]

Rural Mail Carrier Injured in Western South Dakota Accident, Mail Scattered Across Pasture
In an incident reported by the Meade County Sheriff’s Office in western South Dakota, a rural mail carrier veered off the road and flipped their vehicle multiple times on Monday morning. This led to mail [Read More…]

Brookings Health System to No Longer Be In-Network for Medicare Advantage Plans
Brookings Health System in South Dakota will no longer be in-network for any Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2024. Chief Financial Officer Melissa Wagner emphasized the difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, highlighting [Read More…]

High Costs and Drought Challenges Delay Cattle Herd Expansion, Says South Dakota Rancher
Todd Wilkinson, a South Dakota cow/calf operator and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, explains that the cattle herd expansion has been hindered due to the prohibitive costs of purchasing replacement heifers and the [Read More…]

Chamberlain School District Revamps Aging K-5 Building for Enhanced Learning and Community Engagement
The Chamberlain school board is undertaking an infrastructure upgrade by rebuilding its K-5 building, which was constructed in the 1950s and has been deemed outdated. With funding approved through a recent initiative, the project looks [Read More…]

Rapid City Senator’s Alleged Improper COVID Relief Funds Use Under Attorney General Scrutiny
South Dakota’s Attorney General, Marty Jackley, has set a deadline for State Senator Jessica Castleberry to resolve allegations of illegally accepting over $600,000 in COVID relief funds for her daycare business, Little Nest Preschool. The [Read More…]

South Dakota Boasts Lowest Per Capita Tax Burden in the Region, Yet Bears Heaviest Sales Tax Load
A recent report presented to South Dakota lawmakers by the Legislative Research Council highlights the state’s unique taxation dynamics within the region. While South Dakota residents enjoy the lowest overall per capita tax burden among [Read More…]

Mitchell Man Faces Federal Charges for Mail Theft and Bank Fraud
43-year-old Jeremy Zwetzig from Mitchell is facing federal charges related to stealing checks from others’ mail to obtain money. The case, which includes charges of federal bank fraud, stealing mail, and aggravated identity theft, was [Read More…]

Man Pushed from Second-Floor Balcony in Sioux Falls, Suffers Injuries
A man in central Sioux Falls suffered a broken leg and head injuries after being pushed from a second-floor balcony at an apartment in the 900 block of N Cliff Ave around 9:30 p.m. on [Read More…]
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