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2 weeks ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

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WIC Eligibility Requirements Changing on Wednesday

The federal government is bumping up the income level it considers to be the poverty line, which affects some aid programs like Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

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Mitchell Sports Roundup: Dimock Emery takes down Platte & Twins look to Maintain Rhythm

In the lone Amateur baseball game played last night it was Dimock Emery who got the best of Platte and the Twins are aiming for another series win with momentum on their side.

Hearty meal with meat and potatoes

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Avera Queen of Peace Begins Meal Delivery Service in Mitchell

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — When Meals on Wheels approached Avera Queen of Peace about continuing its meal program in…

A boy jumping into a lack from a floating dock

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Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day-Use Fees At Recreation Areas For The Weekend

Day-use fees are being waived at all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas, including several options in South Dakota.

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Wessington Springs Celebrates America 250 With Three Days of Fun

Wessington Springs celebrates Independence Day with fun this weekend, including fireworks and a rodeo.

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Davison County Will See Extra Sobriety Checkpoints in July

Davison County is one of 19 South Dakota counties that will have extra sobriety checkpoints in July.

Hygienist checking for plaque on the back molars.

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Mobile Dental Clinic Aimed at Underserved Youth Coming to Mitchell in July

Dental Dental and Avera Grasslands Clinic are teaming up for a mobile clinic in Mitchell from July 27-31.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Standings in Pony Hills Updated & Twins rally for Series Win over Rockies

Results from Amateur baseball yesterday with new updated standings, Twins win series deciding game on Sunday and Lynx take care of the Wings on the road.

Election ballot

3 weeks ago in

South Dakota GOP Sets Roster For November General Election

The South Dakota GOP chose candidates for statewide offices, including attorney general, treasurer, and auditor, at this weekend's convention in Rapid City.

Sun beating down on a thermometer

3 weeks ago in

Heat Advisory Monday For Most of Southeast South Dakota

A heat advisory is in effect Monday for much of southeast South Dakota. The forecast warns it could feel as hot as 104 degrees outside.

The South Dakota Special Olympics softball team poses with the state flag and their silver medals at the 2026 USA Games

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Special Olympics Athletes Shine at USA Games

Mitchell athletes in softball and swimming medaled at the Special Olympics USA Games competition this week.

Blarney's and the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on the sports bar's new arcade and casino room.

3 weeks ago in

Blarney’s Celebrates Opening of New Arcade, Casino

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A popular Mitchell sports bar celebrated the opening of a new long-play casino room and…

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