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Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
Avera Chief Mission Officer Named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Avera is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named Chief Mission Officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June. “As a health care ministry rooted in the Gospel, mission is central...
Sports Hub 7/24/24- “The Legend” Rich Thomas
Rich “The Legend” Thomas talks his 54 year career in motor sports racing. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/videos/336346429545794/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/. X: @FoxSports1420 https://twitter.com/FoxSports1420AM. Website: http://hubcityradio.com/foxsportsaberdeen.
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
Summit League: Date change favors fans, athletes
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Major changes are coming to the Summit League Basketball Tournament. Last week, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8.
USD Athletics announces ‘largest private family gift’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A large amount of money has been gifted to the University of South Dakota athletic department. In a news release Tuesday, USD announced former standout quarterback Scott Jones and his wife, Lisa, both USD alumni, gifted an unknown amount of money to Coyote Athletics. The news release says the gift […]
MCC SALE RAISES 90K; HEARTS FULL
Financial contributions include $30,000 anonymous gift, nearly $20,000 in blessing bids and almost $12,000 for the ‘pie guys’. By way of greeting, Edie Tschetter stood before several hundred guests assembled at tables inside the spacious dining room on the lowest level of Pioneer Hall on Saturday. It was just...
Join Rapid City's Plastic-Free July Challenge before time runs out
RAPID CITY, S.D. - There’s just one week left to join the ‘Plastic-Free July Challenge’ organized by the City’s Solid Waste Division. Throughout July, the community’s youth are encouraged to reduce single-use plastics with the theme, ‘Choose to Refuse Single-Use Plastic.’. To support this...
The Summer Spotlight is a favorite for show kids
Sometimes this old world can feel large and unfriendly to today’s youth. That’s what makes the Summer Spotlight livestock show happening this week in Huron, S.D. so special – it’s a place where kids can be kids and families can reunite every summer. “I love it...
Volunteer firefighter braves lifesaving procedure
This paid piece is sponsored by Vance Thompson Vision. After decades of serving with the Emery Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Schulte knows what it means to help someone. “I’ve saved lives before,” he said. Yet when it came to a life-threatening vision diagnosis, it was Schulte who found...
Berry Announces 11 New Wolves To Baseball Roster
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head coach Dean Berry announced 11 additions to the Northern State baseball program today, bringing the 2025 class to 17. Nik Bantle (Saskatoon, Sask.), Lance Behrens (Prior Lake, Minn.), Palmer Boyd (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Hunter Brown (Des Moines, Iowa), Tommy Brown (Roseville, Calif.), Dillon Castellanos (Rocklin, Calif.), Diego Gonzalez (Poinciana, Fla.), Kaleb Hubble (Tucson, Ariz.), Gehrig Larrigan (Yuba City, Calif.), AJ Mendez (Buena Park, Calif.), and Carson Zimmel (Moorhead, Minn.) will join the Wolves this fall.
Brookings-area court report published 07-24-24
James R. Fryer, 52, of 521 12th St. S. No. F2, second-degree petty theft — $400 or less, fined $198.50 with $73.35 restitution and sentenced to 10 days in BCDC, all jail time suspended upon conditions imposed by the court. David Wipf, 14, White, seat belt violation, fined $25;...
From the Halls of City Hall with Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack and Deputy Mayor Randy Tupper
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Halls of City Hall the guests are Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack and Deputy Mayor City Councilman Randy Tupper. Your browser does not support the audio element. Today's show covered several topics and some listener questions:. Steam room at the Wellness...
South Dakota State project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students
Applications open for 4-H shooting sports national … SDSU Extension partners with Huron hospital on … Regenerative ag pioneer to present workshop in Fort …. Registration opens for SDSU Extension sheep ultrasound …. Ag specialist Jason Long promoted to ag director at …
A Fallen Hero is Coming Home
DE GREY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Robert A. Bartlett, a Corporal in the US Army, was killed in a tank battle shortly after D-Day June 6, 1944. His body was badly burned, and his dog tags were nowhere to be found. So, his unidentified remains were buried in Normandy cemetery. However, in May his remains were identified via DNA and so Corporal Bartlett was disinterred and transferred home to South Dakota.
Crop duster plane a total loss after hitting power lines and crashing
OVERTON, Neb.- - A crop duster plane is a total loss after it crashed in Central Nebraska. According to a news release by the Dawson County Sherriff’s Office, their communications center received an iPhone crash indication about nine miles north of Overton at 4:11 p.m. When officials arrived, they...
Rep. Hageman Votes Yes On Interior Appropriations Bill That Blocks Buffalo And Rock Springs RMPs, Delists GYE Grizzly
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman is voting in favor of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 – a bill that is extremely favorable to the needs of Wyomingites. Four amendments offered by Representative Hageman were included in the final bill, as well as language to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear.
Former Wyoming QB Josh Allen Reveals His College Football 25 Team
LARAMIE -- You aren't the only one playing the new NCAA 25 College Football Game that was recently released by EA Sports. Before arriving at Bills training camp on Tuesday, Wyoming's former signal caller said he has indeed played the much-anticipated video game. He also admitted he's been playing with the Cowboys.
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