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Nonprofit launches $10 million campaign for South Dakota parks and recreation areas
S.D. Searchlight- A foundation that helps fund outdoor recreation projects in South Dakota has launched a $10 million fundraising campaign. The five-year effort aims to support 28 projects across the state that would otherwise [Read More…]

“Sturgis East” For A Day
Every year at this time Mitchell earns the nickname “Sturgis East” by hosting its popular “Pre-Sturgis” party for travelers heading to the annual rally. Brian Klock of Klockwerks says it began 18 years ago at [Read More…]

Former prison employees, current inmates indicted on drug, arson, assault allegations
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Two former Department of Corrections employees, three inmates and another person were indicted Tuesday for a series of incidents at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. DOC Secretary Kellie Wasko told lawmakers [Read More…]

Federal government pays $53M for SD farmer discrimination, $2.2B nationwide
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight More than 360 South Dakota agricultural producers are receiving a total of $53.4 million through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. Eligible applicants allege they experienced [Read More…]

Head of state prison system wants to ‘close the doors’ to public scrutiny of security incidents
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight The leader of the South Dakota Department of Corrections told lawmakers she doesn’t want to answer to the state’s Corrections Commission, a body that exists to provide oversight and guidance to [Read More…]

Attorney General Jackley Announces Indictments Against State Prison Inmates and Former DOC Employees
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Minnehaha County Grand Jury Monday indicted six people regarding five different cases involving South Dakota Prison inmates and two others who were Department of Corrections staff members at that [Read More…]

City Council Corn Palace Conundrum
Future improvements to the Corn Palace was one of the discussion topics during Monday’s City Council work session. The HVAC system including boilers and chillers are big ticket items which need attention. City administrator Stephanie [Read More…]

Highway Patrol investigating separate fatal motorcycle crashes on opposite sides of the state
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes involving motorcycles on two different sides of the state. On Tuesday afternoon a 60 year old man driving a motorcycle died in a two-vehicle crash [Read More…]

Sturgis Man Sentenced to 65 Years in Prison After Conviction on 11 Counts of Felony Crimes Involving Children
A 40 year old man from Sturgis has been sentenced to 65 years in prison after earlier being convicted of 11 counts of felony crimes involving five different children. Lance Lowell Long was sentenced Monday [Read More…]

Dozens of children from tribes in South Dakota died at boarding schools, report says
Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight A new report on federally supported boarding schools for Native American children says at least 33 of the students who died while attending them — and likely more — were [Read More…]

Impact of grocery tax ballot measure could range from $134M to $646M, legislators told
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A new analysis of the Nov. 5 ballot measure aiming to eliminate state sales taxes on groceries projects state revenue losses ranging from $134 million to $646 million annually. On Tuesday in Pierre, [Read More…]

State officials peppered with questions on price tag for new men’s prison
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday in Pierre over the uncertain price tag for construction and operations of a proposed men’s prison in Lincoln County. Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee also had [Read More…]

Eagles soar to benefit the Abbott House Foundation
The Dakota Sate Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their [Read More…]

Mitchell City Council discusses housing inspections and other topics
The Mitchell City Council held a lengthy work session Monday covering a variety of topics including budget timelines and current revenue along with updates on the Lake Mitchell restoration timeline, wetland progress and the secondary [Read More…]

SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Gunnar D. Becker
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Gunnar D. Becker. The ceremony is set for Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m. [Read More…]

How DSU became a cyber power-house
South Dakota News Watch– A seed planted by South Dakota legislative and higher education leaders four decades ago has blossomed into one of the nation’s top high-tech universities located in a small city in the [Read More…]

Davison County Auditor Susan Kiepke is moving on
After seventeen years on the job, Davison County Auditor Susan Kiepke is moving on…. She’s going to work for the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance. Kiepke says she’ll spend her final three weeks on the [Read More…]

20 year old pedestrian killed in a Sunday morning crash in Roberts County
A pedestrian walking along SD Highway 123 died after being struck by a vehicle near Wilmot early Sunday morning. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported a 20-year-old male was walking in the southbound [Read More…]

Successful Return of Arts in the Park
The return of Arts in the Park wrapped up a busy Sunday afternoon at Hitchcock Park. Mayor and committee member Jordan Hanson called it a huge success…. He estimated attendance at more than 8,000 over [Read More…]

Arts in the Park Returns!
Mayor Jordan Hanson says it’s been a great weekend thus far for the return of Mitchell’s Arts in the Park….. Plus 120 vendors and fifteen food trucks….. Much to the delight of vendors… Arts in [Read More…]
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