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1 day ago in Business, Government
Burn Ban Reinstated in Davison County With Limited Exceptions Allowed
Davison County officials have reinstated a burn ban until further notice, citing ongoing fire risk. Limited exceptions include residential campfires and properly contained barrel burning in rural areas.
2 days ago in Education, Government
DWU announces winners from Spring 2026 Scholarship Day
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced spring scholarship winners for the class of 2026. 27 high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Spring Scholarship Day on Feb. 20. Students with outstanding academic status, leadership potential and commitment to serving others were invited to campus to meet with faculty, staff and students, or virtually, while exploring opportunities at DWU.
1 week ago in Government, Local
Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students
Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.
1 week ago in Business, People
Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines
Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.
1 week ago in Business, Government, Local
Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24
Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.
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