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MITCHELL — Bull riding was back at the Corn Palace this weekend, as the Raise 'Em Rank bull riding series took center stage on Friday and Saturday night.   The two-day event featured more than 30 competitors in the open division and several more in divisions for peewees and up the ranks.   Across both days, the event brought more than 2,000 total spectators to the Corn Palace, with an attendance of 825 on Friday and 1,220 on Saturday, per Corn P…

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SIOUX FALL, SD — The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) is implementing comprehensive initiatives to prepare offenders for successful reentry into society through education, job training, and substance abuse treatment programs.   In Sioux Falls, twelve minimum-custody male offenders are enrolled in a semester-long welding certificate program at Southeast Technical College, funded in partnership with the state's Department of Labor. Thi…

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South Dakota expands education and reentry programs for offenders

McCOOK COUNTY, S.D. — A Lennox, SD man died Tuesday, Oct. 1, from injuries sustained in a September 19 crash in McCook County.   According to preliminary crash information, the incident involved a 2022 GMC Yukon driven by Samuel R. Wipf, traveling westbound on SD Highway 42 near the intersection of 451st Avenue. A 2002 Ford Ranger, operated by Billy Joe Poppenga, was heading southbound on 451st Avenue and had stopped at a stop sign at the inters…

Lennox man dies from injuries sustained in September crash in McCook County

SALEM, S.D. — Salem’s last downtown market night of the season was a howling success, featuring a delightful Halloween pet parade that brought the community together.    Around 15 furry friends strutted their stuff down Main Street, showcasing their creative costumes to the delight of onlookers.   The parade was a colorful spectacle, with pups dressed as dragons, dinosaurs, and even prisoners. Among the participants was Ava, the “city dog” and t…

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Salem's spooktacular Halloween pet parade entertains crowds on Main Street

SOUTH DAKOTA — The typical South Dakota teacher’s pay fell by 7.6% over the past six years when adjusted for inflation, according to a new report from a nonprofit economic research and analysis organization.   The Dakota Institute says average teacher pay increased 13.8% from 2017 to 2023, while inflation was 21.4%. The average teacher therefore ended up with a 7.6% decline in “real wages,” or purchasing power. That was more severe than the decl…

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MITCHELL — Both Mitchell High School soccer programs will head to Sioux Falls on Tuesday for their Class AA first-round playoff matchups.   On the girls side, Mitchell (5-7-1) earned the No. 12 seed and will take on No. 5 Sioux Falls Washington (7-3-2). Opposite, the Mitchell boys (5-7-2) grabbed the No. 14 seed and will play No. 3 Sioux Falls Jefferson (9-1-1). Both kickoff times are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, with Washington and Jefferson…

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Kernel soccer programs bound for playoff matchups in Sioux Falls

MITCHELL — An update on a pair of corroding bridges along the west side of Lake Mitchell will be provided to the Mitchell City Council on Monday.   Engineers will present the annual bridge inspection report at Monday’s council meeting, which will entail an update on the west end bridge and canal bridge. The two bridges have been deteriorating over the past few years, prompting city officials to seek mitigation strategies.   Following the recomme…

Council to receive update on two deteriorating Mitchell bridges

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Opta Analyst’s FCS coverage includes the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, which is voted on by a national panel of 56 voters each Monday. Here is an FCS Top 25 scoreboard that reflects Week 6 games and leads into the new poll. 1. South Dakota State (4-1, 1–0 MVFC): 41-3 win at Northern Iowa 2. North Dakota State (5-1, 2-0 MVFC): 41-17 win over No. 7 North Dakota 3. Montana State (6-0, 2-0 Big Sky): 55-17 win over Northern Colorado 4. South Dakota …

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The man who has led advocacy efforts for Downtown Sioux Falls for nearly a decade is leaving the job to pursue other opportunities.    DTSF President Joe Batcheller has announced his resignation on Thursday. His last day on the job is Dec. 20, the organization announced in a release.   During his time at DTSF, Batcheller launched the extremely successful Ambassador Program. Ambassadors partner with Sioux Falls police to keep the city’s core safe…

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