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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…]