The Daily Republic

State officials join forces on new education council.

A Wednesday evening fire at a Mitchell business resulted in smoke damage but no injuries, authorities said. Capt. Steve Nedved with the Mitchel Fire Division said an air conditioning/heating wall unit in a room on the third floor of the Super 8 hotel on South Burr Street malfunctioned...

Avera Medical Group is pioneering a genetics-based approach to offer more personalized treatment for patients recovering from surgery. Avera officials announced Wednesday that patients treated by orthopedic surgeons at two Avera facilities — Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in...

By DAVE VILHAUER Aberdeen American News ABERDEEN — Presentation College suffered a ‘Hart’ attack Wednesday at the Strode Center in Aberdeen. Powered by the proficient shooting of Amanda Hart, Dakota Wesleyan University (10-2) rolled past the Saints 77-47 in non-conference...

By JACQUE SCOBY Aberdeen American News ABERDEEN — If the first half was a stumbling block for Presentation College in the first meeting with Dakota Wesleyan University back in November, the second half of Wednesday’s rematch was the downfall for the Saints. Jalen Voss scored...

People already involved with precision agriculture offer these suggestions to farmers and ranchers who want to get started:      “Spend the time and money on training and software. Surround yourself with as many people as you can, especially agronomists with...

South Dakota’s U.S. senators cast opposing votes on the federal budget deal passed Wednesday by the Senate. The bill, which would scale back across-the-board cuts on programs ranging from the Pentagon to the national park system, passed on a vote of 64-36. Sen. Tim Johnson, a...

Payment caps, link of crop insurance subsidies to conservation in jeopardy, senators say.

A 45-minute light and music show is being presented nightly through New Year’s Day at the home of Mike and Abbe Murdock, 700 W. Seventh Ave., Mitchell. The show runs, repeating, from 5 to 10 p.m. weeknights and from 5 to 11 p.m. on weekends. Music is played through outdoor speakers...

By Northern Plains News Why thank you. By golly, North and South Dakotans are polite and don’t swear. A study earlier this year found that people in the Dakotas are among the most polite and least profane in the country. Surprisingly, the same study by the Marchex Institute...

Men allegedly use fake credit cards at Mitchell store.