Jim Abdnor, former congressman and senator, dies at 89
Former congressman and senator Jim Abdnor died Wednesday at the age of 89....
Guymon inflames school board forum with pledge to fire superintendent
Four candidates for Mitchell school board give opinions on Graves, facilities, state funding and more at election forum. ...
Burnell Glanzer retiring from coaching
ARMOUR — At an athletic banquet Tuesday night, Tripp-Delmont/Armour boys’ basketball coach Burnell Glanzer announced his retirement from coaching. H...
Accused Madison killer pleads guilty but mentally ill
MADISON — A 74-year-old South Dakota man accused of fatally shooting his long-ago classmate in a grudge reaching back decades pleaded guilty but menta...
Scaled-down Corn Palace plan presented for $10-12M
The Next Generation Corn Palace Committee now wants $5,000 to draft a short-term plan for Corn Palace improvements; the Mitchell City Council said OK....
Kernels’ only senior helps first-year coach
As the new head coach for the Mitchell boys’ tennis team this season, Pat Moller said there was one player who really helped him through his first yea...
Mitchell baseball team ends regular season with two wins
The Mitchell high school baseball team ended its regular season with a doubleheader sweep against Brandon Tuesday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. “Brand...
Twins falter against Lowe in 5-0 loss to Indians
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Lowe didn't fool the Minnesota Twins. His trusty sinker was so good he didn't have to. Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly s...
Dispute over time at office highlights treasurer debate
Incumbent Veldheer says she has taken vacation time but treats the job as full-time.
RELATED CONTENTDavison commissioners referee treasurer, auditor argument
Disagreement ongoing over how to balance county's books each month.
RELATED CONTENTQuestion over safety highlights one-way street debate
There were 206 accidents on downtown Mitchell's three one-way streets during the most recent five-year period. Only eight involved vehicles going the wrong way.
RELATED CONTENTSheriff’s deputy testifies in stolen corn case
A Mitchell man is accused of stealing more than 750 bushels of corn from a grain bin.
West River livestock inspections could cost more under latest plan
PIERRE — The state Brand Board shifted its plans Tuesday and proposed raising the livestock ownership inspection fee by only a dime to 90 cents per head. A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 27 in Pierre.
RELATED CONTENTVerizon expands 4G LTE network in Mitchell
Verizon Wireless will expand its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Mitchell starting Thursday.
RELATED CONTENTTeen faces homicide charge due to phone use while driving
HARTFORD, Conn. — A teenage driver in Connecticut is under arrest after authorities said the distraction of a handheld cellphone caused her to fatally hit a 44-year-old jogger. The victim’s father blames his death on “stupidity.”
RELATED CONTENTHooray for hummus: Middle Eastern dip is colorful, healthful
On our way to Hackensack, Minn., to do some last-minute shopping for bee supplies a couple of weeks ago, my beekeeping buddy, Bobbie, and I made a stop at Green Scene in Walker. A container of spinach hummus, prepared by chef Kristin Melby in the spotless, wide-open stainless steel kitchen that takes up about a third of the cozy store’s space, went into my bag of organic food purchases.
RELATED CONTENTAvera to host art/cancer event
Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center physicians and staff will honor National Cancer Survivors Day with an art show, “Survivorship Through the Arts,” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center, Mitchell.
RELATED CONTENTPHOTO: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Chana Sandoval leads the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday morning outside the Public Safety Building in Mitchell.
RELATED CONTENTOUR VIEW: SD should do all it can to prepare for oil boom
It’s good to see South Dakota leaders working in advance to prepare for what many expect will be an oil boom in this state.
RELATED CONTENTWOSTER: Social media confounds old guy
I used to open my bedroom window on mild evenings, crawl out onto the slanted roof that covered the west porch and lie on my back, watching the stars and listening to ballads and really early rock and roll over KOMA radio from Oklahoma City. I don’t know that it was a better time.
RELATED CONTENTBARTH: GOP Medicare plan: You’re on your own
As a Republican Party congressional leader, Kristi Noem voted twice for the radical Ryan/Republican budget which even the conservative Wall Street Journal believes “...would essentially end Medicare.”
RELATED CONTENTSEBERT: Dragging mayor into street debate is bad conduct
Mr. Toomey’s view of my introduction of council members present at the employee banquet is certainly different than mine. Mr. Toomey views my comments as giving a campaign speech in support of Ken Tracy.
RELATED CONTENTGRAVES: Home school works well for some students
Requirements for parents to home school their children are very minimal, the ability of school boards to revoke permission to home school are very limited, and the quality of home school instruction and resulting student achievement are essentially unknown and even unknowable.
RELATED CONTENTControlled burns play key role in land management
While controlled burns are a useful part of land management, we don’t often see it in South Dakota. On April 11, a good friend and I were fishing in the White Swan area of the Francis Case Reservoir when we began to notice significant smoke coming from the Gregory County side of the river.
RELATED CONTENTToday's sports briefs: 05-16
Wednesday's sports briefs.
Mitchell fishing tournament registering now
The 27th annual Poormans Fishing Tournament is set to take place June 10 at Lake Mitchell.
RELATED CONTENTResults from the Big East Conference track meet
Big East Conference Track Meet Friday in Chester (Area finishers only)
Results from the Huron Middle School track invite
Huron Middle School Track Invite Monday in Huron (Mitchell placers only)
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PRAIRIE BUSINESS MAGAZINEAvera Cancer Institute partners with Eppley Cancer Center in forming a new breast cancer network and registry
The Avera Cancer Institute, in Sioux Falls, S.D., announces its collaboration with the Eppley Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in a new regional Breast Cancer Network & C...
5/16/12 at 3:48 PM
REPUBLIC INSIDERJim Abdnor on speaking, dancing and working
Jim Abdnor had almost slipped into the history books when he died Wednesday. The former legislator, lieutenant governor, congressman and senator was 89 when he died at a hospice in Sioux Falls Wednes...
5/16/12 at 3:41 PM
THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITYAreavoices Digest #76 - Running, Minnesota Vikings, and Season-Ending TV
I decided for this week's list of recommended blogs, I'd go with the real HOT TOPICS. What's making news? What's the buzz? What are you talking about around the water cooler? At my office, ...
5/16/12 at 10:31 AM
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Maybe well locations now multiply more like rabbits than humans In my first post a comparison was made between a baby developing in the womb and the progress of an oil well site from beginning to end....
5/15/12 at 8:59 PM
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Playgrounds are a great gathering place in the back yard or local parks. Falls from playground equipment is one of the major injury areas seen in the ER at Altru Health System. To keep your kids bet...
5/15/12 at 7:02 PM
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ASTROBOBMorning crescent moon anticipates weekend solar eclipse
As the solar eclipse approaches, we watch with anticipation as the moon slims to a thin crescent in the morning sky. Each day it slips a fist eastward toward the sun as if drawn by a tractor beam to...
5/16/12 at 2:57 PM
HEALTHBEATTaking a risk in the tanning booth
Here's a story that recently made headlines: A mom in New Jersey is facing a criminal charge of child endangerment after allegedly allowing her 5-year-old daughter to use a tanning booth, leading to a...
5/16/12 at 12:41 PM
ANEW UCCSymbols of the Christian Community
On May 20th, the Anew UCC will honor two of the symbols (or sacraments) that come with the Christian tradition. One of our youth will be baptized and then confirmed. We see and affirm within this yout...
5/15/12 at 11:11 PM
REAL MONEYTo Be Called a Mom
To be called a Mom is my proudest achievement. I dont need cards or gifts, but I sure do like a big ol hug from my boys. And if distance ever separates us Ive been known to tear up over a text messag...
5/14/12 at 8:09 AM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Mr. White American Man
Greetings! I have an exciting article today featuring parades, modeling, and being on stage. But first, I want to let you all know that my book/eBook project, New Plateaus in China, was accepted and n...
5/12/12 at 9:15 AM
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