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Herges, Byrd named recipients of annual Clarke Awards
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced the annual Clarke Awards for Excellence. Kyle Herges, professor of Digital Media and Design, was awarded the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence. Custodian Sandy Byrd received the Clarke Award for [Read More…]
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It’s the guns. It’s always the guns.
There was another mass shooting in the U.S. on Saturday. No, not that one. No, not that one either. There were seven mass shootings on Saturday. Take your pick. It wasn’t mental health that killed [Read More…]
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If You Cheat, You Better Not Be Great
Chicago White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton made headlines on Wednesday night to his reaction to striking out Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa to end Chicago’s 6-4 win. “I knew I was going to face Correa, [Read More…]
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Twins will go as far as Rocco won’t let them
My biggest complaint about Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli in his five years in Minneapolis is his use of the bullpen and it reared its ugly head again Tuesday night in Chicago. Twins starter Joe [Read More…]
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Injuries to the Twins starting rotation are a good thing
Usually when a team loses two of its starting pitchers, it’s cause for concern. But in the case of the Minnesota Twins, it’s a positive. Last week, the Twins put Kenta Maeda and Tyler Mahle [Read More…]
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Everyone Owes Lamar Jackson an Apology
Lamar Jackson Is Proving Why Players, Including Himself, Need Agents Lamar Jackson Has No Agent And It’s Killing His Career Why Lamar Jackson not having an agent gives teams reason to stay away Will Lamar [Read More…]
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Mitchell Police warn of scams
Recently the Mitchell Police Department has been receiving information reference different types of financial frauds and scams targeting Mitchell area residence. These scams are usually conducted over the telephone or online using the internet. Common [Read More…]
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Area school superintendent tapped for Mitchell High School Principal
The Mitchell School District has announced Justin Siemsen has verbally agreed to assume the upcoming role of Mitchell High School Principal beginning July 1, 2023. Siemsen brings more than 21 years of experience to MHS, [Read More…]
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35 year old man charged in 3 year old juvenile’s death
A 35 year old man from Mount Vernon has been charged in the death of a three-year old juvenile. According to court documents Shawn Bradley Delancey is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and abuse [Read More…]
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Mitchell Police seeking driver of stolen pickup truck
Shortly before 11pm Wednesday, the Mitchell Police Department received a 9-1-1call reporting an assault in progress in the 500 block of E Hanson Ave. Mitchell Police Officers responded to the scene but did not locate [Read More…]
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South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations encouraging discussion of end of life decisions
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is encouraging residents to express their wishes regarding important end-of-life decisions. KORN News Radio’s J.P. Skelly visited with SDAHO’s Michele Snyders about how to have these difficult conversations [Read More…]
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Avera Queen of Peace Earns Critical Access Hospital Designation
Mitchell’s Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has been granted a change of designation from a Prospective Payment System hospital to a Critical Access Hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The change [Read More…]
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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time
MONTICELLO, Minn. (AP) — Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the [Read More…]
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Mitchell Walmart Bomb Threat Hoax
At approximately 9:40 am Friday ,dispatch received a call from a Mitchell Walmart employee reporting they received a call from someone claiming there was a bomb in the store. There was an immediate response by [Read More…]
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One person died and another injured in a rollover crash in rural Davison County
One person died and another was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday in rural Davison County. Sheriff Steve Harr says it happened just before 2 pm near the intersection of 245th Street and 402nd [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board approves base bid on new High School project
The Mitchell School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to accept the base bid of $45,618,901. Board members Britni Flood, Deb Olson, Shawn Ruml and Matt Christiansen voted yes, Terry Aslesen voted no. The base bid includes [Read More…]
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Avera Queen of Peace names new Chief Medical Officer
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has named Darren Manthey, MD, as its new chief medical officer for the organization starting March 1. He will assume this role as Dr. Hilary Rockwell prepares to become the [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan University to enter a teach-out with Presentation College
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced that it will enter into a Teach-Out agreement with Presentation College, becoming a South Dakota option for involved students. Presentation announced earlier this week that it will close operations at [Read More…]
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Magnuson honored for years of outstanding customer service and hospitality
If you are looking for the best tour of the World’s Only Corn Palace you do not have to look far. Troy “Popcorn” Magnuson has been a staple of Mitchell’s Tourism for over 37 years [Read More…]
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Mitchell Technical College students offer free income tax preparation service
For the second year in a row, students at Mitchell Technical College will make income tax filing simpler for individuals who qualify for a special program offered through a federal grant program. The Volunteer Income [Read More…]
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