Volleyball: SDSU Rallies Past Coyotes To Stay Unbeaten
The South Dakota volleyball team battled but ultimately fell to undefeated South Dakota State in a five-set Interstate Series thriller Tuesday night in the First Bank & Trust
With weaning happening across the region, veterinarians provide some advice for cattle producers
Consulting with your veterinarian can be a simple way to ensure the health of your calves and cows before weaning.
SDSU Volleyball snaps 18-match losing streak against USD
South Dakota State Volleyball has snapped its 18-match losing streak against South Dakota, picking up a win over the Coyotes for the first time since October 13, 2015.
South Dakota Gridiron Report: Picking out potential playoff sleepers poised to make a run
By now, most are familiar with the class frontrunners and title favorites, but across the South Dakota high school football playoff landscape, there are quality programs waiting to make their mark. Some have started slow but are finding their footing at the right time.
Poll: Where do South Dakotans stand on abortion, grocery tax measures?
Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May.
John Red Cloud, Once Imprisoned on a Dubious Parole Violation, Walks Free
A story in 5280’s June issue helped elevate the case of the Colorado inmate and the pitfalls of the state’s indeterminate-sentencing mandates.
How Rapid City in investing in 'life lessons' through sports
One of the things that the Rapid City Sports Commission has helped bring to Rapid City is a South Dakota State University basketball game against the University of Northern Colorado. Domico said that Rapid City showing up to that game could lead to more events like it in the future.
Swaffar: Analyzing South Dakota's top prep football first-round matchups in each class
Nathan Swaffar is a sports reporter for the Mitchell Republic. He joined the Mitchell Republic in July 2024 after graduating from the University of Kansas in May of 2024 with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. He covers a variety of prep and collegiate sports throughout South Dakota including USD Football.
SDNG soldiers deployed for 'Operation International Drug Trafficking'
They departed to southern California in support of Southwest Border operations and “Operation International Drug Trafficking” as part of a year-long Title 10 federal deployment.
Wagner Man Killed In Charles Mix County Crash
WAGNER — A 94-year-old Wagner man died in a two-vehicle collision Monday near Wagner in Charles Mix County.
True story of survival: Former South Dakotan directs movie about boy lost on a mountain
Kightlinger was born in Madagascar, but his father was originally from South Dakota. The family moved back to South Dakota when Kightlinger was 12.
Gevo secures $1.46 billion loan for sustainable aviation fuel facility
Gevo recently announced they were awarded a loan through the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program for their sustainable aviation fuel facility project near Lake Preston, South Dakota
'It's unusual' that bull elk was roaming through Hanson County
Mitchell Republic photographer Adam Thury found the bull elk marching through corn and bean fields. The Mitchell Republic contacted GFP to discuss the rarity of an elk in eastern South Dakota.
Weaning is underway for western South Dakota cattle producers
Producers across the region are seeing good weather conditions and herd health as they begin weaning their cattle.
Sen. Maggie Hassan Courageously Addresses Online Sales Tax
More than six years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair that businesses could be required to collect sales taxes on behalf of states even if they had no physical presence
Minnesota mayor says Riverview Dairy has been 'great' but some North Dakota residents worry about new site
The Gary, Minnesota, mayor said Riverview Dairy has been a good neighbor since it began milking there. But neighbors of a proposed Riverview site in North Dakota are concerned about their water.
Annual report shows improvements in SD schools, but Rapid City numbers dip
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s Department of Education released their annual report card, showing improvements in statewide attendance rates, Math and English. But Rapid City saw their numbers dip slightly. According to the report, attendance rates in South Dakota Schools increased from 86% to 87%.
Legislators vote to subpoena officials over alleged vehicle titling crimes in their department
The committee voted 7-2 to support subpoenas for Houdyshell and Rosa Yaeger, director of the Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division. A subpoena is a legal order requiring someone to offer testimony or produce evidence. The subpoenas would need approval from the Legislature’s Executive Board.
Josh Heupel gets the better of Kalen DeBoer in SEC head coaching clash of South Dakota natives
Aberdeen native Heupel’s 11th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers take down Milbank native DeBoer’s 7th-ranked Crimson Tide 24-17
South Dakota Poll: Support Slips For Abortion, Open Primaries, Grocery Tax Measures
Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by.
Lawmakers, prison officials shut out public during discussion of weekslong lockdown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. ( South Dakota Searchlight) – Lawmakers on an audit committee got a rundown Monday about a weekslong lockdown at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, but every word that hadn’t already appeared in state prison press releases was spoken behind closed doors.
South Dakota inspectors give many Watertown restaurants high scores in Sept., Oct.
State inspections for Watertown groceries and restaurants in September and the first half of October showed lots of 90-plus ratings.
Uniting Resilience registered over 100 new voters ahead of the election
October 21 is the final day to register to vote in South Dakota, and through community effort, the organization registered 107 new Native voters.
Money magazine names Veridian among best banks and Credit Unions in the Midwest for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Money magazine has named Veridian Credit Union among the top five Best Banks and Credit Unions in the Midwest. Veridian
Iowa soccer forward Maya Hansen finds distinct role for Hawkeyes after challenges and transfer
Bright lights beating down into her eyes, Maya Hansen woke up in a white room, confused and scared. She quickly realized the day that had long kept her restless was finally here.  As the pain medication wore off,
what comes next after Sturgis mayor's resignation?
With the recent resignation of Mayor Angela Wilkerson, it will now be up to the Sturgis City Council to determine how to fill the vacancy. Under South
Tickets available for SD Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet in Redfield
Tickets are now available for the 2024 South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Shanty Haven in Redfield. A social hour start at 4 p.m., followed by the meal at 5 p.
Volleyball: Dakota Valley Returns To Top Of ‘A’ Poll
Fresh off its title in the Dakota XII Conference Tournament on Saturday, Dakota Valley returned to the top spot in the South Dakota Media volleyball poll, announced Monday.
Breaking down the South Dakota Prep Media football poll for Oct. 21: Area teams claim top spots in last poll
A quartet of Mitchell-area teams stand atop of the final South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the 2024 season. With postseason football beginning on Thursday, this week marks the final media ranking for 2024 for Class 11B and all three nine-man football divisions.
Driver dies following Friday evening crash near Kadoka
An unidentified man died in a single vehicle crash four miles west of Kadoka Friday evening. Preliminary crash information from South Dakota Highway Patrol indicated the driver of a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 when the vehicle struck a roadside cable barrier, entered the median and rolled.
Community Spotlight: Prairie Gold
This soybean pile sits drying out along Highway 83 South of Onida. The pile has emerged as the Harvest has begun. According to the USDA, South Dakota produces 4.8 million
Rural Mainstreet economy falls to four-year low, according to Creighton survey
For a 14th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the October survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
Poll: Support slips for abortion, open primaries, grocery tax measures
Scientific survey of 500 registered voters also shows opposition to issue on gender in state government references but increase in support for legalized marijuana.
South Dakota's only Rabbi on the road to celebrate Sukkot
This week, the Jewish community across the world is celebrating the Tabernacle feast, or Sukkot. While the Jewish community in South Dakota may be small, Sukkot
NDSU Soccer explodes for three goals in the second half to win 4-2 over South Dakota
Freshman phenom Morgan Russmann continues to be a force on the pitch as she scored two goals giving her nine on the season so far.
Last Night a DJ Saved My Campaign Rally
At a town hall event in Butler, PA, Donald Trump seemed to give up on politics and spent 39 minutes nodding along to his favorite songs.