A mistrial was declared Thursday in the trial of Reed Bender. He was accused of obstruction of law enforcement when he refused to leave a Mitchell School Board meeting in September of 2020. Bender refused [Read More…]
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South Dakota pheasant hunters see blue skies, lots of birds
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Pheasant hunters from around the country making their annual trek to South Dakota were greeted Saturday with warm weather and blue skies on opening day. Despite extreme drought conditions in [Read More…]
South Dakota lawmakers summon key figures for Noem inquiry
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have summoned two people who were present at a meeting Gov. Kristi Noem held last year that included her daughter, Kassidy Peters, and state employees who were [Read More…]
South Dakota newspaper sues House Speaker for open records
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House speaker is facing a lawsuit over his decision to withhold from a newspaper the names of lawmakers who petitioned for a special legislative session to consider [Read More…]
Pot legalization advocates launch ballot initiative campaign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Advocates for legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota announced Tuesday they are trying for a second time to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation for adults through a ballot initiative. South [Read More…]
Pheasant season outlook could be hit or miss
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s pheasant season could be hit or miss for hunters this year. The state’s storied season opens Saturday but the outlook is dicey. The state Game, Fish and Parks [Read More…]
Governor’s Office of Economic Development awards Mitchell Area Safehouse CDBG funds
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has awarded $2.02 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the city of Mitchell for a new Mitchell Area Safehouse facility. The Mitchell Area Safehouse is [Read More…]
Public Utilities Commission warns of higher natural gas prices this winter
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission warns natural gas customers to expect higher prices this heating season and suggests South Dakotans take steps now to keep bills manageable this winter. South Dakota natural gas customers [Read More…]
A Mitchell Business and Individual Honored for Contributions to People with Disabilities
Governor Kristi Noem presented the 2021 Governor’s Awards Tuesday. The Governor’s Awards recognize the achievements of businesses, individuals with disabilities, and other South Dakotans for their contributions toward the employment of people with disabilities. Governor’s [Read More…]
South Dakota pheasant season nears with promising numbers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota pheasant hunting season gets underway in two weeks, and the numbers look more than promising. According to the Game, Fish and Parks Department, last year’s season was [Read More…]