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1 hour ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota teachers urge lawmakers to use revenue boost as budget, property tax decisions near finish line
With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session nearing key deadlines, education advocates are pressing lawmakers to put a recent revenue uptick toward K-12 funding as districts warn of potential seven-figure cuts.
1 hour ago in Business, Local, People
Mitchell City Council rejects Lake Mitchell Campground tornado shelter, restroom project on 4-3 vote
The Mitchell City Council voted 4-3 to reject a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground after bids came in near $968,000, leaving an estimated $230,000-plus funding gap.
Mitchell Tech Foundation to Host Alumni Cornhole Tournament to Support Student Scholarships
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation will host an Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the World’s Only Corn Palace, with proceeds supporting the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., with tournament play beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Davison County Sets Spring Weight Limits on Oil Roads Starting Feb. 25
Davison County commissioners approved spring road weight restrictions, setting a six-ton-per-axle limit on county oil roads effective Feb. 25 due to seasonal conditions. Some major routes are exempt, and Highway Patrol Motor Carrier officers will help enforce the limits.
1 day ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota Delegation Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran, Cites Nuclear Threat as Conflict Escalates
South Dakota Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson said they support the latest U.S. military action against Iran, pointing to nuclear and terrorism concerns. The statements came as national and international outlets reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
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