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2 weeks ago
Federal Cuts Force Major Nonprofit Reductions in South Dakota
Federal budget cuts are hitting South Dakota nonprofits hard, forcing layoffs, program reductions, and major funding losses. South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Feeding South Dakota, and the South Dakota Humanities Council are among the hardest hit, with some losing all federal support. SDPB is cutting a quarter of its staff, Feeding South Dakota is eliminating over a million meals, and the Humanities Council has already ended grant programs.
2 weeks ago
Missing Teen Advisory Issued in Fort Pierre
Authorities have issued an Endangered Missing Persons Advisory for 16-year-old Alyssa Marie Fortner, last seen Friday, August 22, in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Officials say Fortner packed her belongings, turned off her phone, and left without vital medication. She is described as 5’6”, 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair, and may be traveling in a dark gray or black sedan with a broken rear taillight
2 weeks ago
Road Closures Near Avera Queen of Peace This Week
Drivers in Mitchell, South Dakota, should expect road closures this week as crews complete street improvements. Foster Street is closed from 5th to 7th Avenue today and Tuesday, with access to the Avera Queen of Peace Hospital main entrance remaining open.
2 weeks ago
Governor Rhoden’s GRIT Task Force Holds First Meeting
Governor Larry Rhoden has launched the Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT), which held its first meeting last week in Pierre. The group includes state officials, utility leaders, and cybersecurity experts, working together to assess risks, guide policy, and strengthen South Dakota’s critical infrastructure.
2 weeks ago
$200 Million Founders Crossing Project Breaks Ground in Sioux Falls
Construction has begun on Founders Crossing, a $200 million mixed-use development in southeast Sioux Falls at 57th Street and Veterans Parkway. Anchored by Good Samaritan, the project will include senior living communities, a Sanford Health clinic, and a Lewis Drug location.
2 weeks ago
Bret Michaels Rocks Corn Palace Festival, Teases Return
Bret Michaels rocked the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, drawing the largest crowd of the three-night concert series. Nearly 4,000 fans attended the festival, which also featured country star Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler. Michaels closed his show by teasing a return with a special guest in 2025. Organizers say ticket sales were close to last year’s totals, and this year marked the final festival with the current arena seating before renovations begin.
2 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board to Review Policies and Personnel Moves Monday
The Mitchell Board of Education meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy, with livestream coverage provided by the Mitchell Republic. The agenda includes updates to sexual harassment reporting policies at Mitchell Tech, revisions tied to new South Dakota campus weapons laws, and personnel changes.
2 weeks ago
South Dakota State Fairgrounds Dry Out Just in Time
The South Dakota State Fair kicks off Wednesday in Huron, and organizers say the timing couldn’t be better. Heavy rains last week dumped more than two-and-a-half inches on already saturated fairgrounds, but conditions have since dried out.
3 weeks ago
Former staffers start SDPB Alumni to assist South Dakota Public Broadcasting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the…
3 weeks ago
National Guard Assists ICE with Immigration Paperwork
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota National Guard troops are now assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement with processing immigration paperwork. Six guard…
3 weeks ago
Flags Flying At Half-Staff For State Legislator
Flags at the State Capitol are at half-staff in honor of former lawmaker John McIntyre.
3 weeks ago
Rounds Says GOP Watching Trump’s Tariff Moves Closely
At Dakotafest in Mitchell, Senator Mike Rounds said most Republicans remain supportive of President Trump’s shifting tariff policies, even as Congress holds constitutional authority over trade.
3 weeks ago
Thune Pushes for Long-Delayed Farm Bill
Senator John Thune told farmers at Dakotafest in Mitchell that passing a new farm bill will be a top priority when Congress returns to Washington next month. The legislation, now two years overdue, includes much of its framework in the recent budget bill.
3 weeks ago
Dusty Johnson Enters Governor’s Race
Congressman Dusty Johnson announced at Dakotafest in Mitchell that he will run in next year’s Republican primary for South Dakota governor. Johnson says the decision won’t affect his work in Congress, insisting he will continue serving out his current term without becoming a lame duck.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Planning Commission to Review Daycare and Counseling Projects Monday
The Mitchell Planning Commission will meet Monday, August 25, at noon in City Hall to review key development requests. On the agenda is a conditional use permit for a family residential daycare on Mentzer Street and site plan approval for Dakota Counseling.
3 weeks ago
Jackley Pushes to Use Opioid Settlement Funds for Treatment Programs
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is teaming up with the mayors of Sioux Falls and Rapid City to expand opioid addiction treatment programs using settlement funds from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers.
3 weeks ago
Freeman Residents Push Back Against Odor from Rendering Plant
More than 40 residents filled a Turner County meeting in Parker to voice concerns over strong odors from Dakota Protein Solutions, a rendering plant near Freeman. County officials cited three violations of the facility’s conditional use permit, including lack of a road haul agreement, dust control problems, and improper carcass storage. Investor Scott Stern apologized, blaming equipment and airflow issues, and promised fixes such as a new water source and storage tank.
3 weeks ago
$500 Million Mitchell Soybean Plant Nears Opening
A new $500 million soybean processing plant south of Mitchell is nearly ready to open, with operations expected to begin in mid-October. Built on 296 acres, High Plains Processing will crush up to 35 million bushels annually—about 18% of South Dakota’s soybean crop—while employing 75 people. The facility is the first of its kind in the state able to process other oilseeds like canola and sunflower, positioning it to meet growing demand in food production and renewable fuels.
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Charges
Sioux Falls police have arrested 40-year-old Darius Tehmeh on multiple charges including kidnapping, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor.
3 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Council Bans Makeshift Dwellings in City Parks
The Sioux Falls City Council has approved an ordinance banning makeshift dwellings in public spaces, including city parks. Passed Tuesday night, the measure requires officials to give fair warning before removing shelters and to offer transition assistance.
