Parent-teacher conferences set at MHS

Mitchell High School parent-teacher conferences will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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Afghan bridge named after SD soldier’s newborn son

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - The Blue Force Tracker is designed to relay critical information to troops during missions, but it will forever hold more meaning to South Dakota Army National Guard Soldier 1st Lt. Joshua J. Lien.

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Verizon to set up streaming service with Redbox

NEW YORK (AP) — Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

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Give Brussels sprouts a chance

On a recent dinner outing with friends, I was pleasantly surprised to see Brussels sprouts on the restaurant menu. I gave the chef points for offering a vegetable that, for the last several years, has been No. 1 on the list of vegetables consumers all over the world dislike the most.

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• On her blog, Sue continues to cook with Brussels sprouts
• Recipe card: Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Apples
• Ribbons of sprouts

Brady Korver Mentele

A boy, Brady Korver Mentele, was born on Jan. 11, 2012, to Kyra and Andy Mentele, Mitchell.

USD libraries feature exhibitions through May

VERMILLION (AP) — The University of South Dakota's libraries are displaying a series of artistic exhibitions exploring skateboard designs, graphic novels and tapestries through May 4.

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BOOKS: Readers follow the life of Jessie, a subway car in New York City

“Subway Story” doesn’t look like a traumatic picture book. There’s a cheery subway on the cover, complete with eyes and a smile. And as we find out, her name is Jessie.

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Wingapalooza contest a saucy affair

Mitchell Main Street & Beyond and Time at the Table’s first Wingapalooza drew in 200 people.

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Stitchin’ time

A group of women gathered at Cornerstone Coffee Saturday morning to put their stitching skills on display.

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BACK IN TIME: State capital fight 1904

In 1904, Mitchell was in a tough fight with Pierre for the state capital. This is a state capital campaign photo of the old City Hall taken by Hoyt Cox in 1904. It was built of jasper granite at a cost of $55,000.

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AMY KIRK: A necessary skill for country women

Some city women may think a life in the country sounds romantic especially if they have never ventured beyond public restroom stalls to answer the call of nature.

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Fans describe agony, Xstasy of Xtreme bull riding

RAPID CITY (AP) — Ardie, Corey and Rorey Maier have a little bit of a bet going on.

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Jazz takes over the Palace City

South Dakota students to learn from some of best regional musicians at third annual Mitchell jazz band festival.

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BANKRUPTCIES

Here are bankruptcy filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of South Dakota, for Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.

Karmyn Lynn Weidner

A girl, Karmyn Lynn Weidner, was born on Jan. 13, 2012, to Kellen and Tiffany Weidner, Mitchell, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell.