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DIMOCK, S.D. (Abbey Stegenga, South Dakota News Watch) – Ron Neugebauer has been farming in South Dakota for more than 60 years. He began in the early 1960s when he was in high school. By [Read More…]

Mitchell Technical College’s was named the 14th Best Online Community College in the nation by College Consensus. “Attending community college is the gateway to so many opportunities for a variety of students,” according to organization’s [Read More…]

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County. The incident involved a 2019 Indian motorcycle traveling north on US 385 near Lead, S.D. The 21-year-old motorcycle driver, who was [Read More…]

During a traffic stop in central Sioux Falls on Wednesday afternoon, police discovered a suspect who was wanted for separate cases. The initial incident involved an assault in the 500 block of N. Weber Ave., [Read More…]

Declan Nelson, a 20-year-old man from Madison, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the first-degree rape of a six-year-old boy. He confessed to committing the crime in a Madison park [Read More…]

Avera announces Julie Lautt will serve as the Interim President and CEO of Avera Health, while the search for the new President and CEO continues. Lautt will take this role effective Aug. 5. She is [Read More…]

Officials have issued a public health warning about the water conditions at Lake Mitchell. The lake is experiencing a harmful algae bloom that could pose a risk to both humans and animals. As a result, [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual homecoming parade is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, on Mitchell’s Main Street. Businesses, organizations, clubs and youth groups are invited to participate. The theme for the 2023 Blue and White Days parade is “Back [Read More…]

HANSON COUNTY, S.D. – One person has died after a one vehicle ATV accident Friday morning, July 14, in Hanson County. The person’s name has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash [Read More…]

First Circuit CASA urgently calls upon local community members to become CASA volunteer advocates. While more than 20 children in Davison County currently have a volunteer advocating on their behalf in court, several children in [Read More…]

United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Viken has sentenced a Platte, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on July 17, [Read More…]

August 1st is the deadline to submit applications to honor farms or ranches at the Century Farm celebration at the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and the [Read More…]

HUMBOLDT, S.D. – On Monday, July 24, 2023, work will begin to widen the road east of Humboldt at the intersection of S.D. Highway 38 and 459th Avenue. The project will add east and westbound turn [Read More…]

MITCHELL, S.D. – Avera Therapy will hold an open house, blessing and ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. All are invited to attend. This hospital-based therapy location will offer another option to patients, [Read More…]

Frank Ashley, a 57-year-old inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, has passed away. The Department of Corrections announced his death on Tuesday. Ashley was serving sentences for third-degree and fourth-degree rape, sexual contact with [Read More…]

The Mitchell City Council approved a $583,000 bid from Whiskeyboard Construction during its meeting Money night for a wetlands project along Firesteel Creek to reduce phosphorus and sediment runoff into Lake Mitchell. There will be [Read More…]

A new housing infrastructure program is about to produce results. The South Dakota Legislature and Governor approved a $200-million program early this year, hoping to have it up and running by spring. It took longer [Read More…]

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a little over two weeks away and the city is working on logistics for the opening ceremony to be held on Friday, August 4th. One of the planned events, however, [Read More…]

While nearly 75% of South Dakota’s crops are receiving adequate rainfall, there are still dry areas in the state. According to the USDA, topsoil moisture levels are 7% very short, 26% short, 60% adequate, and [Read More…]