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Optional black-and-white license plate bill advances in South Dakota Legislature

A proposal to offer optional solid-color South Dakota license plates — including black with white lettering — is moving through the Legislature, with fees aimed at generating new money for highway maintenance.

Snow expected this weekend in Mitchell South Dakota

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Mitchell forecast: Blowing snow Wednesday, then dangerous wind chills into the weekend

Mitchell is looking at snow and blowing snow Wednesday with wind gusts up to 55 mph, followed by a sharp drop into subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills late week.

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South Dakota Senate panel advances SB 4 to extend security deposit return deadline to 21 days

A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill that would give landlords 21 days — instead of 14 — to return tenant security deposits or provide an itemized explanation for deductions. Supporters say the change reflects repair and billing delays while keeping penalties for improper withholding.

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25 students qualify for South Dakota State Spelling Bee

Twenty-five elementary and middle school students have qualified for the South Dakota State Spelling Bee on Feb. 7 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. The winner advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington in May.

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Ambulance sustainability questions raised during Senate health briefing

South Dakota lawmakers raised concerns Friday about whether rural ambulance services can remain viable, citing aging equipment, volunteer staffing and limited reimbursement. The discussion came during a Senate Health and Human Services Committee informational briefing on the state’s Rural Health Transformation funding.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden Issues Executive Order Setting “Guardrails” for South Dakota Future Fund Spending

Gov. Larry Rhoden signed an executive order outlining how his office will prioritize and oversee Future Fund economic development dollars. The move comes as lawmakers and communities debate incentives such as tax increment financing and tax breaks for large projects, including hyperscale data centers.

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Gov. Larry Rhoden Defends DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Impeachment Articles Filed After Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Gov. Larry Rhoden is criticizing impeachment efforts targeting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling them “radical left” attacks. The move follows the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent earlier this month.

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South Dakota State Spelling Bee Set for Feb. 7 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell

Elementary and middle school students from across South Dakota will compete Feb. 7 in the state spelling bee at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. The winner will advance to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Washington.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about fiscal year 2026 appropriations and the Jan. 30 funding deadline.

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OPINION – Sen. Mike Rounds recaps first “Weekly Round[s] Up” of 2026 with border trip, Guard homecoming

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says he began 2026 with meetings, intelligence briefings and Senate votes in Washington, then traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and a South Dakota Army National Guard welcome-home ceremony in Rapid City.

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Douglas County taskforce forges ahead with senior care conversation amid Corsica nursing home closure

Douglas County leaders say they’re “cautiously optimistic” skilled nursing care can remain local after Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society move to close the Corsica nursing home, citing staffing shortages.

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Representative Jeff Bathke Announces Reelection Campaign for District 20 House

Mitchell, SD– State Representative Jeff Bathke announces his re-election campaign, representing District 20 and the great State of South Dakota.…

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DWU’s Kelley Center names two new Entrepreneurs in Residence

Dakota Wesleyan University’s Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship has selected two Mitchell leaders — Jessica Callies and Elizabeth Luczak — to serve as its 2026 Entrepreneurs in Residence, connecting students and the community with local change-makers.

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Coffee with Legislators set Jan. 30 at Mitchell Chamber during 2026 session

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host “Coffee with Legislators” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 8-9 a.m. Community members can hear updates from District 20 lawmakers and submit written questions for a moderated discussion.

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DWU to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday

MITCHELL (Mitchell Now) – Dakota Wesleyan University announces that offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of…

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South Dakota American Legion Baseball Returns to Mitchell in 2026

American Legion Baseball is set to return to Mitchell in summer 2026 after the Palace City Baseball Association was accepted into the South Dakota American Legion Baseball program to represent Post 18. The group says 2026 registration will reopen for players and families.

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Reliance Dinner Theater returns Feb. 6-7 with Wild West comedy mystery

The Reliance Area Community Development will host its 31st Annual Dinner Theater on Feb. 6-7 at the Legion Hall in Reliance. This year’s show, Last Gasp at the Last Gulp, is a fast-paced Wild West whodunit comedy set in the late 1800s.

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Mitchell coach Deb Thill to retire after 2025-26 school year

The Mitchell School District says longtime coach Deb Thill will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year after 35 years leading Kernels athletics. Thill was the first volleyball coach at Mitchell High School and has been the program’s only head coach, the district said.

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Republicans’ Focus on Appropriations Delivers Results

Let’s get fiscal year 2026 funding done and keep up the progress as we begin the process for fiscal year 2027.

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Aberdeen man re-indicted on 85 counts tied to alleged exploitation of driver licensing data, Jackley says

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says an Aberdeen man has been re-indicted on 85 felony and misdemeanor counts linked to alleged crimes committed while working at the state Driver Licensing Office. Jackley said investigators have identified about 50 alleged victims as the investigation continues.

Tax season date reminder 🧾 The IRS says it starts accepting 2025 returns on Jan. 26 and the deadline is April 15, 2026.

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IRS: 2026 tax filing season opens Jan. 26; April 15 deadline for 2025 returns

The IRS says it will begin accepting 2025 federal income tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, with an April 15 filing deadline. The agency is also highlighting online tools, Free File options and a new Schedule 1-A tied to recent tax law changes.

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