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1 hour ago in Business, Government
South Dakota Native Royce Williams to Receive Medal of Honor at White House Ceremony
Wilmot native and retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, 100, will receive the Medal of Honor after a secret Korean War-era dogfight in 1952 in which he faced seven Soviet MiG-15 jets, according to an announcement from Sen. Mike Rounds.
2 hours ago in Business, Government
Mitchell City Council Rejects $50,000 Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves Funds Unspent in 2026 Budget
The Mitchell City Council voted 7-1 to turn down a proposed $50,000 annual contract with a retail-recruitment firm, saying it wants to explore partnerships with local organizations before hiring an outside company.
2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota House Rejects HB 1068 Liability Shield for Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine Dispensing
The South Dakota House voted 40-28 to defeat House Bill 1068, which would have limited liability for doctors and pharmacists who dispense ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to adults under written protocols for off-label COVID-19 treatment.
3 days ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota Senate Passes SB 89 to Study Making EMS an Essential Service as Volunteer Shortages Grow
The South Dakota Senate voted 27-7 to advance SB 89, creating an EMS funding task force to study whether emergency medical services should be treated as an essential service and how to pay for it as many rural services rely on volunteers.
3 days ago in Business, Education, Election
Deb Everson Takes Out Petition to Seek Re-Election to Mitchell School Board
Mitchell School Board member Deb Everson has taken out a nominating petition to run for re-election to the only seat up this year. Petitions are available through March 24, and a June 2 election will be held only if more than one candidate files.
3 days ago in Business, Government, Local
Mitchell City Council Rejects Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves $50,000 Unspent in 2026 Budget
The Mitchell City Council voted 7–1 against a $50,000-per-year agreement with Retail Strategies aimed at recruiting new retail businesses. Several council members said they want to explore local partnerships before committing city funds.
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7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame
Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.
4 days 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.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
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7 hours ago in National
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.
4 days ago in National
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.
4 days ago in National
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."