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Governor Kristi Noem to Host and Bill-Signing and Townhall in Mitchell
Governor Kristi Noem is hosting a townhall in Mitchell at the High School on Wednesday. She’ll also sign SB 127, which establishes a minimum teacher salary and revises the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation, [Read More…]
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Move to Mitchell Incentive Program Seeing Positive Results
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation sees success with the “Move to Mitchell $1,000 Relocation Incentive” campaign, which has impacted the employment landscape and turned heads since its inception in October. The Mitchell Area Development Corporation [Read More…]
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S.D. Health Department Launches Nexus SD: Connecting South Dakotans to Community Services
The SD Department of Health has created Nexus SD, a technology platform and referral system connecting individuals and families to health care, human, and social service providers across the state, with just one call or [Read More…]
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South Dakota Health Department warns of ongoing scam
The South Dakota Department of Health has become aware of an ongoing scam impacting multiple healthcare regulatory boards within South Dakota. This fraudulent activity involves individuals impersonating Department of Health or licensing board officials and [Read More…]
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Main run of the Legislature ends as Fiscal Year 2025 budget passes easily
With little dissent, the South Dakota Legislature passed a $7.3 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget Thursday. HB1259 passed the Senate 32 to 2 and the House 69 to 1. As is tradition, it was the [Read More…]
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Mitchell woman named to Prairie Business magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business
Prairie Business magazine has announced 2024’s Top 25 Women in Business. Recipients were selected through a nomination process that emphasized professional achievement, community contributions and volunteerism. The 25 women listed come from finance, healthcare, manufacturing [Read More…]
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Drowsy driving
Get ready to “spring ahead” early Sunday morning as daylight-saving time 2024 kicks in. Shawn Steward of Triple-A South Dakota says the time change could be troublesome for drivers…. He says getting enough sleep [Read More…]
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Scam ranking
This is National Consumer Protection Week, devoted to informing consumers of their rights and educating the public about scam and I-D theft prevention. Jessie Schmidt of the Better Business Bureau says investment scams, including those [Read More…]
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SD Legislature passes three carbon capture pipeline bills
A trio of bills regarding carbon dioxide pipelines is on its way to Governor Kristi Noem’s desk. The House Wednesday agreed to the conference committee recommendation 42-28 on HB 1185 and 41-29 on HB 1186. [Read More…]
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Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Bills Pass the House
A trio of carbon pipeline-related compromise bills passed the House Wednesday afternoon. SB201 passed 39 to 31, HB1185 passed 42 to 28, and HB1186 passed 41 to 29. The debate on the bills was often [Read More…]
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Northwestern Energy is calling attention to scammers during National Consumer Protection Week
This week, NorthWestern Energy is joining Utilities United Against Scams in supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s annual National Consumer Protection Week, along with more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies; consumer groups; and national [Read More…]
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DWU, Monument Health announce location for new Rapid City nursing program
Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell has secured a space for its new nursing program at a Monument Health location in Rapid City. As part of a recently completed agreement, DWU classes will be offered at [Read More…]
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State lawmaker banned from State House of Representatives and lobby for alleged code of conduct standards
A South Dakota Senator is receiving disciplinary action after gifting a bottle of syrup to a fellow lawmaker. Sen. Tom Pischke of Dell Rapids has been barred from both the chambers of the state House [Read More…]
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Koth warns of possible economic trouble ahead
District 20 State Representative Lance Koth of Mitchell is wrapping up a six-year stint in the Legislature. Four of those years as a member of the Appropriations Committees. During last Friday’s final legislative cracker-barrel, he [Read More…]
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The “Deeds” are done
After 29 years and two months, Deb Young has registered her last deed in Davison County…… Young took office in 1995…. And ran unopposed seven times…. Davison County Commissioners will appoint her [Read More…]
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Mitchell School District honors Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year
The Mitchell School District announced its 2023 Classified Staff and Teacher of the Year Wednesday. Angie Putnam of Mitchell High School was selected as Classified Staff of the Year…. Molly Becker of Gertie [Read More…]
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Election Bill Bingo in the State Capitol
Warning: It is “Hoghouse Time” in Pierre as the session runs to conclusion in six legislative days. Even experienced legislators like four-term Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls can be surprised. Wednesday before the [Read More…]
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Johnson warns of China’s ongoing threat to Taiwan
Congressman Dusty Johnson recently travelled to Taiwan as part of the Congressional Select Committee on China…. He says China has the largest army and navy in the world…. Johnson says Chinese leader Xi [Read More…]
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County consolidation-related legislation advances
It’s been 41 years since two South Dakota counties combined. Longer than that, some politicians and academics have thought more counties should merge. Tuesday, the House Local Government Committee passed SB199 on a 13 to [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board room re-model
The home of the Mitchell School Board has undergone a makeover. Superintendent Joe Childs says it started with the board table…. Plus large view screens….. And new, more comfortable chairs for those attending. [Read More…]
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