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Mitchell City Council Debates $1.05M Lakeview Golf Course Short Course Proposal
A plan to revamp Mitchell’s city-owned Lakeview Golf Course faces delays after the city council debated including a new five-hole short course in the 2026 budget.
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Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.
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Pierre Mail Carrier Avoids Prison After Admitting to Stealing Menards Rebates
A Pierre mail carrier, Nicholas Travers, will avoid prison after admitting to stealing Menards rebates. U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte sentenced Travers to one year of unsupervised probation and ordered restitution.
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National Fire Prevention Week: South Dakota Officials Urge Safety Precautions at Home
It’s National Fire Prevention Week across South Dakota. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke detectors, monitor lithium-ion batteries in devices and tools, and never leave cooking unattended.
10 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Big Sioux River Corridor Bike Trail Expansion Near Lien Park Set to Open by November
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
Sports
15 hours ago in Sports
Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series
The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.
15 hours ago in Sports
Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.
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Sports Roundup: Wednesday 10/8/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team had their final day at the State Tournament yesterday. Mitchell ended in seventh…
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NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was "inadvertent" and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets.
1 day ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40
When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago.
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Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.
15 hours ago in National
Comey will make first court appearance in Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago.
15 hours ago in National
Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla weakened in the Pacific as it moved Wednesday along the west coast of Mexico while Tropical Storm Jerry in the Atlantic was expected to strengthen on a track for the Leeward Islands, forecasters said.
1 day ago in National
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
2 days ago in National
Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
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8 hours ago in Entertainment
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.
10 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Mitchell City Council Debates $1.05M Lakeview Golf Course Short Course Proposal
A plan to revamp Mitchell’s city-owned Lakeview Golf Course faces delays after the city council debated including a new five-hole short course in the 2026 budget.
10 hours ago in Business, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.
10 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Pierre Mail Carrier Avoids Prison After Admitting to Stealing Menards Rebates
A Pierre mail carrier, Nicholas Travers, will avoid prison after admitting to stealing Menards rebates. U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte sentenced Travers to one year of unsupervised probation and ordered restitution.
10 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, People
National Fire Prevention Week: South Dakota Officials Urge Safety Precautions at Home
It’s National Fire Prevention Week across South Dakota. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke detectors, monitor lithium-ion batteries in devices and tools, and never leave cooking unattended.
10 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People
Big Sioux River Corridor Bike Trail Expansion Near Lien Park Set to Open by November
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
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