Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

6 days ago in Business, Lifestyle

Freeman Academy to close after 2025-26 school year following corporation vote amid enrollment, budget challenges

Freeman Academy, a private Christian school in Freeman, will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year after a corporation vote. Leaders cited declining enrollment, ongoing deficits and long-term sustainability concerns.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

5 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Today’s Area Basketball Slate, Mitchell Hoops & Wrestling tomorrow, DWU updates and SDSU men lose while women play tonight

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Area high school basketball for today, Mitchell basketball & wrestling tomorrow, DWU loses to Dordt + three other sports in action tomorrow and SDSU men lose while women will play tonight.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...

1 day ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

National

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

1 day ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

2 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

2 days ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

News from Mitchell Now

48 minutes ago in Business, Government

Mitchell Planning Commission agenda: childcare conditional use, setback variance and Main Street plan review

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Mitchell City Council Retail Strategies Retail Strategies contract Mitchell SD $50,000 retail recruitment budget Mitchell 2026 Mitchell city budget unspent funds Mitchell retail recruitment plan recruit new retail businesses Mitchell SD Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce partnership Mitchell Area Development Corporation MADC economic development Mitchell South Dakota City Council vote 7-1 Mitchell downtown Mitchell retail growth Mitchell SD business development services retail expansion Mitchell South Dakota City Hall Mitchell council meeting

Mitchell’s Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a childcare center on North Kimball Street, a setback variance for a West 8th Avenue addition, and a plan review for 505 N. Main St. The board will also review a new plat in Horseman’s Addition.

54 minutes ago in Business, Government

Mitchell leaders weigh holding water, sewer rates steady as future hikes for 2026-27 remain undecided

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Davison Rural Water customers south and west of Highway 37 may experience low water pressure or service interruptions mid to late Wednesday morning due to ongoing maintenance work.

Mitchell city leaders are discussing whether to keep water and sewer utility rates unchanged beyond the already-approved 2025 increase, according to the Mitchell Republic. The city continues major water-supply planning while carrying more than $55 million in State Revolving Fund loan debt.

5 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government

Attorney General Jackley Releases 2025 Crime in South Dakota Report

South Dakota HB 1205; school funding formula South Dakota; index factor inflation or 3 percent; House Education Committee vote 8-6; HB 1205 House Appropriations; teacher pay South Dakota; K-12 state aid increase; education funding floor 3 percent; South Dakota Legislature 2026 education bill; property tax relief school funding SD

The Crime in South Dakota 2025 Report includes 64,261 criminal offenses in 2025 compared to 68,388 in 2024. Drug offenses decreased 6.25 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. There were 6,358 drug offenses in 2025 compared to 6,782 in 2024.

5 hours ago in Business, Crime

Mitchell police investigating BankWest ATM “jackpotting” theft; about $80,000 taken

Mitchell police are investigating a late-night theft from two BankWest ATMs using a technique known as “jackpotting,” with an estimated $80,000 taken. The incidents happened late Friday, Feb. 13, into early Saturday, Feb. 14, and investigators are asking the public to report suspicious activity.

6 hours ago in Government

Mitchell’s Your Shop wins $10,000 Backing Small Businesses grant from American Express, Main Street America

Your Shop in downtown Mitchell has been awarded a $10,000 Backing Small Businesses grant from American Express and Main Street America. Co-owners Tanya and Mark Kitto say the funding will help expand makerspace programs, classes and tools for the community.

1 day ago in Business, Government, Local

DWU to host “Parade of Planets + Blood Moon” planetarium shows Feb. 28 in Mitchell

Dakota Wesleyan University will offer four free planetarium showings Saturday, Feb. 28, featuring a guided “Parade of Planets” tour and tips for spotting a Blood Moon on March 3. Space is limited and registration is required.

News

1 day ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics

Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.

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6 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

1 day ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

2 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.