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South Dakota governor expands National Guard help for tribes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem is expanding the state National Guard’s mission to assist both the Oglala Sioux and the Rosebud Sioux Tribes with firewood and snow removal amid the relentless wind [Read More…]
Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday that sent frightened customers at the nation’s largest shopping center racing into a lockdown just before the [Read More…]
Gov. Noem: Investment review finds limited funds in China
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Wednesday a recent review of the state’s investment portfolio found the state did not hold any direct investments in China but has stakes in [Read More…]
South Dakota universities reviewing events after drag show
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Board of Regents on Wednesday ordered a review of university campus events and its policy on minors attending them after a drag show at South Dakota State University [Read More…]
Jackley looks to take momentum into South Dakota AG’s office
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s next attorney general, Marty Jackley, is looking to build momentum as he prepares to be sworn into office, announcing his top staff picks on Tuesday and laying out a [Read More…]
Noem’s health chief retires amid scrutiny of trans advocate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s Cabinet secretary overseeing the state’s health department announced her resignation Monday amid criticism from conservatives over the Republican governor’s administration rewarding a community health care [Read More…]
The future of Social Security
A number of Congressional republicans, including South Dakota Senator John Thune, have brought up the possibility of using Social Security as a bargaining chip over the federal budget and debt ceiling. South Dakota AARP State [Read More…]
Mitchell Police investigate Washington family traveling with deceased daughter
MITCHELL, S.D. – On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the Mitchell Police Department was notified by the Davison County Coroner that he had been contacted by individuals stating that they were traveling from Washington State to [Read More…]
Three people dead in crash south of Parkston
PARKSTON, S.D. – Three people died and two others were injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Parkston. Names of the five people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family [Read More…]
Alcohol sales on S.D. campuses a success
This fall was the first season that alcohol sales were allowed at sporting events on South Dakota university campuses. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says most schools added them to their events. He says they [Read More…]
Watch for delivery scams this holiday season
It’s the peak season for home delivered packages as holiday gift giving is in full swing. It’s also a busy time for scammers trying to play the Grinch at your expense. Jessie Schmidt of the [Read More…]
Missing Mitchell teenager found dead
(MITCHELL, S.D.) – The Mitchell Police Department is reporting that missing teenager Kiets Antelope was found deceased on Monday night, December 12. The 15-year-old Antelope was reported missing, last seen on Sunday, December 11 around [Read More…]
Massive US storm brings tornadoes to South, blizzard threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Much of the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest was braced Tuesday for blizzard-like conditions, while states farther to the south saw tornadoes from a massive [Read More…]
Latest Iowa bird flu cases push December total near 700,000
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Four new cases of bird flu at Iowa turkey farms in the past few days will push the number of birds slaughtered nationwide this month to limit the spread of the [Read More…]
Mitchell Police are investigating a weekend stabbing involving juveniles
On Saturday, December 10th at approximately 2:33 PM, officers were dispatched to a report of a 16-year-old juvenile male that had been stabbed in the neck. This victim had been transported to Queen of Peace [Read More…]
City of Mitchell issues a reminder regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks
As the beginning of winter is upon us, the City of Mitchell Code Enforcement would like to remind everyone of the ordinances on snow and ice removal. Everyone should have safe access to our sidewalks [Read More…]
2 dead after pickup collides with train near Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died and a third is seriously injured after a pickup truck collided with a train near Harrisburg, the South Dakota State Patrol said Thursday. The crash happened before [Read More…]
Mitchell Middle School student struck by car
From the Mitchell School District: This morning (December 8th) at approximately 7:30 am, a Mitchell Middle School student, crossing Minnesota Ave. between 8th and 9th Street, was struck by a car. Police and ambulance services [Read More…]
Mitchell Police seeking shoplifting suspect
On November 12th at approximately an unknown male entered a business located at 601 Cabela Drive, Mitchell SD, and stole a $600.00 pair of hunting bibs. This male is described as a white male with [Read More…]
South Dakota Legislature tackles Christian marks in Capitol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers can adorn their office with a crucifix, but they can’t pound the nail into the state Capitol’s wall, a legislative oversight board clarified on Tuesday as part [Read More…]
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