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3 days ago
Glass Slipper Giveaway offers free prom dresses Jan. 31 at RiverTree Church in Mitchell
Students can pick out a free new or like-new prom dress during the 15th annual Glass Slipper Giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at RiverTree Church in Mitchell. No application is required, and accessories are also available.
3 days ago
Terry Sabers announces run for South Dakota House District 20 seat
Mitchell businessman and longtime community volunteer Terry Sabers says he’s running for the South Dakota House in District 20, focusing on workforce development, technical education and fiscal responsibility.
3 days ago
DWU Sioux Falls Nursing program has new location
Dakota Wesleyan University has relocated its in-person Associate of Science in Nursing program in Sioux Falls to 817 W. Russell St., citing expanded space and improved parking access.
4 days ago
South Dakota Legislature schedule: Property tax, school levies, medical cannabis bills up Thursday
South Dakota lawmakers return to committee rooms and the House floor Thursday, Jan. 22, with hearings on property tax limits, school levy elections, medical cannabis in terminal care, firearms suppressors and unemployment benefits.
4 days ago
Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
Build Dakota Scholarship applications open at Lake Area Tech; deadline March 31, 2026
Lake Area Technical College is encouraging students and families to apply for the Build Dakota Scholarship — a full-ride award for high-demand technical programs — before the March 31, 2026 deadline.
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley, State’s Attorney Cotton Announce Wagner Man Arrested For Vehicle Death
A Wagner man has been arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter, DUI and leaving the scene after a fatal vehicle-related incident south of Wagner, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
