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'A ton of opportunity,' says Kansas native who found second home in Mitchell after buying Mitchell Livestock
“In our industry there aren’t a lot of young people in it. I like the fact that there are a lot of young people in agriculture here,” he said of the Mitchell area. → Read More
Hundreds of dead fish pile up on rocks at South Dakota dam
A Huron, S.D., resident speculated the rocks that the city placed in the James River next to the dam, paired with a lack of oxygen, were largely responsible for the pileup. → Read More
Washington couple charged in child’s death extradited from SD
The doctor who performed the autopsy of the child reported there were “lesions on her right wrist and both ankles consistent with being tied up or bound with something," according to court documents. → Read More
'One of the most heinous crimes I've seen': South Dakota man gets 90 years in prison for raping 7-year-old
“It is very clear you are a menace to society and a danger to society,” Judge Chris Giles said to Robert Gerstenecker, 43, of Mitchell, who was shackled in his jail uniform during the hearing. → Read More
Police respond to at least 7 hoax shooting reports at ND, SD schools Thursday
Multiple hoaxes were called into law enforcement agencies in the Dakotas on Thursday, some reporting multiple fatalities while others reporting someone shooting at a school building. → Read More
South Dakota anglers stringing success together in this year's National Walleye Tour
There are four South Dakota pro anglers – Ted Takasaki, Brian Bashore, Mike Zell and Duane Hjelm – who are among the top 40 in the Angler of the Year standings → Read More
GF&P stands behind nest predator bounty program despite criticism, uncertainty of effectiveness
Since the bounty program kicked off in 2019 as part of Gov. Kristi Noem’s Second Century Initiative, 136,683 nest predators have been removed, excluding the first month of this season. → Read More
Despite rain, South Dakota climatologist having nightmares of another drought looming this summer
"When we look at midsummer — June, July and August — there is a very strong consensus among the climate models and forecasters that this summer will be a hot one,” SDSU Extension Climate Field Specialist Laura Edwards said. → Read More
South Dakota angler battles rain, wind to claim National Walleye Tour title with 31-pound bag in 2 days
“I’ve been doing tournaments out here since I was 18, and it feels great to get my first National Walleye tour win on this body of water,” Brookings angler Dustin Kjelden said of his first place finish. → Read More
'You don't need a boat to catch good fish,' say anglers who find advantages of Missouri River shore fishing
"I like that I can just grab my poles and gear and head out here to fish after a day of work and not have to get everything ready like you do for a boat," said Dana Dozark, a Chamberlain area angler who fishes the Missouri River shorelines. → Read More
South Dakota angler lands 31-inch walleye to take lead of National Walleye Tour in Chamberlain
“It was a good day on the river. We mixed it up a bit today,” Austin Earley said of the fishing tactics that he used to reel in five walleye weighing in at a combined 18 pounds. → Read More
Anglers battling through 'wacky weather' in preparation for National Walleye Tour stop in Chamberlain
“These fish are fun to catch. Everything works. That’s the great thing about the Dakotas,” Pro angler Brian Bjorkman said of the Missouri River system. → Read More
'Proud of the way we do it:' South Dakota lake bracing for another National Walleye Tour
"We have a fantastic fishery on Lake Francis Case. Anytime you can bring that many fishermen and fisherwomen, they are going to come back," Chamberlain Mayor Chad Mutziger said. → Read More
Soybean seed processing company unveils plan to build Mitchell plant, providing 50 new jobs
The new facility would be the company's first move toward central South Dakota → Read More
Will the electric vehicle wave hit South Dakota? They're 'not completely practical,' says one auto dealer owner
“Until someone comes out with a much more effective way of doing this, it is not completely practical,” said Austen Iverson, owner of Iverson Auto. → Read More
Will the electric vehicle wave hit South Dakota? They're 'not completely practical,' says one auto dealer owner
“Until someone comes out with a much more effective way of doing this, it is not completely practical,” said Austen Iverson, owner of Iverson Auto. → Read More
Obstruction charge dismissed against man who defied Mitchell school mask mandate
State’s Attorney Jim Miskimins agreed on Thursday to dismiss the obstruction charge that Reed Bender, 40, was facing. → Read More
Obstruction charge dismissed against man who defied Mitchell school mask mandate
State’s Attorney Jim Miskimins agreed on Thursday to dismiss the obstruction charge that Reed Bender, 40, was facing. → Read More
Trial for Mitchell man who refused to wear mask at school board meeting ends in hung jury
The decision closes the three-day trial of Reed Bender, 38, of Mitchell, who faced a Class 1 misdemeanor charge. As both sides made their final closing arguments, the jury began deliberating Bender’s case that stemmed from a Sept. 14, 2020, Mitchell Board of Education meeting in which Bender refused to wear a mask that resulted in an altercation between him and police officers. → Read More
Trial for Mitchell man who refused to wear mask at school board meeting ends in hung jury
The decision closes the three-day trial of Reed Bender, 38, of Mitchell, who faced a Class 1 misdemeanor charge. As both sides made their final closing arguments, the jury began deliberating Bender’s case that stemmed from a Sept. 14, 2020, Mitchell Board of Education meeting in which Bender refused to wear a mask that resulted in an altercation between him and police officers. → Read More