show moreArson trial begins in Tyndall
Couple accused of burning own Springfield business.
Mitchell residents to chat live via video with physicists underground
Thursday event hosted by the Roatary Club is open to the public.
RELATED CONTENTArea school districts holding elections Tuesday
At least four area school districts will hold elections Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTClear Lake man allegedly shoots 2 others, then kills self
40-year-old Brett Pommer, barricaded himself inside the residence.
RELATED CONTENTSD panel begins domestic abuse study
Legislators to look at issues regarding same-sex couples.
RELATED CONTENTBovine TB case in ND shouldn’t hurt exporting
BISMARCK (AP) — State and cattle industry officials say North Dakota’s first reported case of bovine tuberculosis in 14 years shouldn’t threaten the state’s federally designated “TB-free” status.
RELATED CONTENTGUEBERT: Top reasons to love China’s purchase of Smithfield
There are dozens of reasons for American farmers and ranchers to be thrilled — nay, elated! — by Shuanghui International Holding Inc.’s proposed $4.7 billion purchase of Smithfield Foods, Inc., America’s biggest pork chop.
RELATED CONTENTPHOTO: Steer rollover auction
The rollover auction raised $6,250 to support the Agriculture and Transportation Technologies Division at MTI. Click image to read more.
RELATED CONTENTGrocers say potato group illegally boosted spud prices, spied on farmers
A U.S. wholesaler accuses America’s spud farmers of driving up prices while spying on farmers with satellites and aircraft fly-overs to enforce strict limits on how many tubers they can grow.
RELATED CONTENTParkston farmer awarded $1 million in fraud case
A Hutchinson County jury awarded farmer Curtis Huether $100,000 in damages and $1 million in punitive damages against David Bisson.
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PHOTO: Bus driver honored
Carroll Torberson has driven every school bus route in Mitchell through the years. He received the Distinguished Service Award Monday. Click to read more.
RELATED CONTENTPierre residents talk about ghostly times in buildings
At the Opera House, there are tales of a spectral presence wandering the upper balcony of the old theater. A woman fell to her death there in the early 1900s, leaving a child.
RELATED CONTENTAMY KIRK: A Positive + A Negative = Ranch Life
Ranching is perpetually dealing with positive and negative situations simultaneously.
RELATED CONTENTBACK IN TIME: Air Force guard house
Bud Homan purchased the guard house and transformed the building into a restaurant, calling it The Brig. Click to read more.
RELATED CONTENTBOOKS: Crane poetry makes an uplifting picture book
“What Can a Crane Pick Up?” is a poetic book about the variety of objects and living things that can be lifted by a crane.
RELATED CONTENTOUR VIEW: City right to charge high rates to mow lawns
In several cases, the same property owners were charged multiple times for mowing lawns on property they own.
RELATED CONTENTNOEM: House working to promote a healthy economy
While the national unemployment rate is 7.6 percent, South Dakota’s continues to be substantially lower at 4.1 percent.
RELATED CONTENTTHUNE: Senate’s 2013 farm bill moves ag policy in the wrong direction
Farmers are keeping up with the latest technology using satellite steering systems for their machinery and applying seed, fertilizer, and chemicals with pinpoint accuracy and precision. I believe agriculture policy should follow this example of efficiency.
RELATED CONTENTMILBANK: The left turns compliant on violating civil liberties
Progressive lawmakers and the liberal commentariat have been passive and acquiescent toward the secret spying programs.
RELATED CONTENTMERCER: Legislator values split over protection orders for same-sex abuses
During previous legislative session, House members scaled back a reform bill to apply only to opposite-sex partners.
RELATED CONTENTWOSTER: Dad’s impact never fades
Death, half-century can’t dim memories of father’s strength.
RELATED CONTENTTRACY: Hanging out with the smart kids
Mitchell poised to break into Intelligent Communities’ Top 7.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: Race should not mean specialized treatment
I want to thank the Yankton Sioux Tribe for not labeling me a racist.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: On wine issue, city should get out of way
Councilman Olson’s not a prohibitionist, but would rather continue to prohibit both open consumption outside your own home than to allow it on both your street and Main Street.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: Milltown’s Island Park improving, needs help
A picnic shelter will be built this month where the pavilion once stood.
RELATED CONTENTLETTERS: SD owes prosperity partly to Republicans
With the obvious corruption of the Chicago politicians showing how little they share in South Dakota values, it makes little sense that we would send off one more Democrat to split South Dakota’s two senatorial votes.
RELATED CONTENTWILTZ: I didn't realize SD waters held so many walleyes!
In late May, I received a letter in personal longhand from Gary Allen, of Allen’s Missouri River Guide Service, in Chamberlain. For many years, I’ve thought about going out on our Missouri River with a professional guide.
RELATED CONTENTMitchell high schoolers look to place at state rodeo finals
Ethan Parr and McKenzie Jendersee spend well over 20 hours a week practicing their respective rodeo events.
Mitchell native records fourth hole-in-one
Jim Adams has good reason to call eight a lucky number, especially on the golf course.
RELATED CONTENTTuesday's sports schedule: 6/18/13
A look at today's sports schedule.
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6/18/13 at 8:30 AM
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