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South Dakota National Guard troops begin processing immigration paperwork for ICE
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight National Guard troops on both sides of South Dakota are now processing paperwork for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Monday that three guard members in Sioux [Read More…]
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A $33-million dollar boost to the future of education in Mitchell
Roger and Vicki Musick of Mitchell have made a transformative $33-million dollar donation with the goal of elevating local education in making Mitchell an exceptional place to raise a family. Roger Musick is a believer [Read More…]
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A celebration of conservation is coming to Dakotafest and the Corn Palace Festival
A special art display celebrating conservation in agriculture is coming together just in time for Dakotafest and Corn Palace Festival. A news conference and unveiling of photographs of Mitchell area producers is set for 5pm [Read More…]
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KORN’s 5 Things to Know – August 18, 2025
1. Mitchell Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase A Mitchell man, Corey Bowers, was arrested after a police chase early Thursday morning. Deputies say he was driving 66 mph in a 30-mph construction zone on Highway [Read More…]
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7.5 million pounds of chemicals released by South Dakota industry in 2024
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Newly released federal data show that South Dakota businesses and industries released nearly 7.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals in the air, water and land in 2024 but also reveal [Read More…]
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South Dakota State lost $66 million in federal research funding but hopes to get it back
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota State University is working to get back about $66 million in federal funding it lost when the Trump administration canceled a grant program it said was a “climate slush fund.” The [Read More…]
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Be safe when heading back to school
Mitchell Public, Catholic and Mitchell Christian Schools are set to start the new school year this week. Shawn Steward of Triple-A South Dakota says traffic and pedestrian safety is a top priority. “We’re just reminding [Read More…]
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KORN’s 5 Things to Know – August 17, 2025
1. High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Lake Alvin A Sioux Falls woman is facing multiple charges after a Saturday night chase in Lincoln County. Deputies say she struck a patrol vehicle and injured a [Read More…]
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Capitol restoration looms as a major expense for South Dakota
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight As South Dakota lawmakers consider spending $650 million to build a prison, another major building expense is looming: the first full restoration of the state Capitol in nearly 40 years. The [Read More…]
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Government Justice Claims of ineffectiveness lead one SD legal aid group to seek other group’s funding
Makenzie Huber-South Dakota Searchlight A nonprofit organization providing legal aid for low-income South Dakotans is attempting to take over the federal funding and territory of a similar organization, following accusations of the latter group’s ineffectiveness. [Read More…]
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New Daktronics scoreboard at Joe Quintal Stadium unveiled
A new Daktronics scoreboard is up and running at Joe Quintal Stadium, just in time for the fall athletic season, thanks to a boost from Bankwest. Activities Director Corey Aadland says it’s what he’s wanted [Read More…]
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Mitchell resident charged following a vehicle pursuit
A 39 year old man from Mitchell is facing several charges following a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning north of Mitchell. A news release from the Davison County Sheriff’s Office indicated around 1:10 am, a [Read More…]
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South Dakota Hall of Fame aims to expand education and modernize exhibits
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. – Situated just off I-90 on the banks of the Missouri River, with an unmistakable Army helicopter perched out front, is the South Dakota Hall of Fame. It [Read More…]
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South Dakota’s only medical school will move from Vermillion to Sioux Falls
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — The University of South Dakota announced Thursday it plans to move the state’s only medical school from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Starting in 2027, students will attend temporary [Read More…]
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New Miss South Dakota works to squeeze seven months of fundraising into three
Benjamin Chase/South Dakota Searchlight EDITOR’S NOTE: This article, which was intended to publish in a recent edition of the Huron Plainsman, is being published here at the request of the Plainsman’s managing editor following the [Read More…]
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A special photo display promoting conservation funding is coming to Mitchell
Giant portraits celebrating American farmers and ranchers will be on display during Dakotafest and the Corn Palace Festival here in Mitchell next week. Invest in Our Land Executive Director and Aberdeen, SD, area native Rebecca [Read More…]
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McIntosh school lock down on first day of classes
Wednesday was the first day of the new school year for students in the McIntosh School District and they ended up spending about 25 minutes of it in a lockdown. Information from the school and [Read More…]
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Illegal Aliens Paroled to ICE Custody under Operation: Prairie Thunder
The South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles approved parole transfer to federal custody for deportation for 10 illegal alien criminals as part of Operation: Prairie Thunder. “South Dakota taxpayers should not have to foot [Read More…]
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Mitchell Area United Way takes a giant step forward
It’s a new year, with a new name, and loftier goals. The Mitchell Area United Way launched its 2025 campaign Wednesday with its annual Day of Caring and a goal of $515,000. Incoming executive director [Read More…]
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Some South Dakota Counties Getting Younger
Melissa Avelino/South Dakota News Watch College towns and high birth rates have increased the average number of young people in some South Dakota counties, even as 17.3% of the state’s residents are 65 or older, [Read More…]