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The joy of the Christmas holiday season came alive Friday at Klock Werks Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza. Santa’s helper Karlee Cobb says this year’s theme was a life-size Candyland. “We went from that on to [Read More…]

A 22-year-old woman from Sioux Falls died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 229 Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 4:38 pm, the driver of a [Read More…]

Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up® grant program will surpass $225,000 in local impact after the board of trustees recently pledged $13,800 to support area projects. Through Operation Round-Up, participating cooperative members round up their monthly [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has sent warning letters to four voice service providers who are suspected of transmitting illegal robocalls on their networks on behalf of one or [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting open house for the recently completed traffic and drainage study for the area including S.D. Highway 38, between Burr Street and 413th Avenue, and [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board is moving ahead with plans to expand the district’s Begindergarten program from half-day to full day starting next school year. Superintendent Joe Childs says a $1-million dollar donation from the Roger [Read More…]

During Monday’s annual Mitchell Service Club Christmas luncheon, the Exchange, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and Optimist clubs recognized Dakota Wesleyan University’s contribution to the community. Terry Aslesen of the Mitchell Exchange Club presented the proclamation. “The [Read More…]

Mitchell’s five major service clubs gathered Monday to celebrate their accomplishments and support the Salvation Army during an annual Christmas get-together at DWU. Santa Claus stopped by to encourage the giving. “They got a short [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley has been elected as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Attorneys General. He was elected to the post this week during the NAAG conference in Washington, D.C. “I am honored [Read More…]

A Mitchell Middle School teacher has earned a special national recognition. Suzanne Skinner teaches Family and Consumer Sciences. The National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences presented Skinner with it first-ever Bettye Brown Teacher Excellence [Read More…]

For 31 years “Christmas Shopping for Kids” in Mitchell has offered an opportunity for youngsters to share in the joy of holiday gift-giving for family and friends without breaking the bank. About a dozen local [Read More…]

A 44 year old man from Mitchell, South Dakota has been sentenced to federal prison following his conviction for Aggravated Identity Theft. Jeremy Zwetzig was sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by one [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley is part of a 30-member coalition of Attorneys General and Attorneys General-elect who are urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the next United States Attorney General [Read More…]

Mayor Jordan Hanson has announced Dave Sietsema as the new Director of the World’s Only Corn Palace. “He stood out the best among most people with his business background, expanding a business, growing a business,” [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of a 29 year old woman from Marty who died last Thursday morning in a single vehicle crash six-miles south of Wagner. Authorities say [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order aimed at enhancing financial accountability within state government. Noem says the enhanced measures will strengthen the state government’s financial infrastructure and make sure taxpayer dollars are being [Read More…]

An 80 year old man from Belvidere, SD died following a three-vehicle collision Sunday mid-afternoon near Kadoka. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported a Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile [Read More…]

One person died and another was seriously injured Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash near Alexandria. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 8:40 AM, a 2024 Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on [Read More…]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising President-elect Trump’s selection of Pam Bondi as his Nominee for U.S. Attorney General. “I served with, and was impressed, with Pam as Florida’s Attorney General,” said Attorney [Read More…]

A long-time lobbyist and legislative observer stopped in Mitchell Thursday offering his analysis of the general election and his views of the upcoming South Dakota legislative session. David Owen is president of the South Dakota [Read More…]