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Dakota Wesleyan University’s Campus Ministry will conduct the annual New Student Orientation Food Drive on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1 – 3 p.m. All new DWU students, along with upper class leaders and employees, will [Read More…]

A 24 year old man from Winner has been indicted for Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault of another man while they were inmates in the Winner Jail. Andrew Durroh was indicted Monday by [Read More…]

The former Back-40 building is destined for demolition. During Monday’s Mitchell City Council meeting a representative of Israel Espinosa, owner of El Columpio, Corona Village and Mya’s Teriyaki announced plans are in the works to [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting two people died early Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on I-90 near Bridgewater. Around 1:20 am, a 53 year old male from Pacolet, South Carolina [Read More…]

Sturgis Police are putting together final numbers, but overall, this year’s Motorcycle Rally is being labeled as a success for the department. Sturgis Police Chief Geode Vandewater told KBHB News Monday things went relatively smooth [Read More…]

Several Dakota Wesleyan University faculty members have been promoted, and new faculty members and a new provost have joined the university prior to the start of the school year. Dr. Michelle “Mickie” Metzinger has recently [Read More…]

The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. Ethanol [Read More…]

As part of its FY28 budget proposal, the South Dakota Board of Regents is advancing strategic investments designed to strengthen the state’s workforce pipeline and prepare graduates for careers in some of the nation’s fastest-growing [Read More…]

Six men have been arrested on charges of attempted sex crimes with minors. The arrests were the result of an undercover operation conducted during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by the state Internet Crimes Against Children [Read More…]

SIOUX FALLS — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s Republican Party faces midterm elections amid economic anxiety, high gas prices and a war with Iran. But Thune, of South Dakota, said the biggest threat to [Read More…]

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…]