Funnel Cakes & Fried Fair Food Across South Dakota

At South Dakota fairs and carnivals, the food is half the fun! Some of the most unique treats show up at big events like the South Dakota State Fair and the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls. Each year, these fairs bring foods you won’t find anywhere else. …

Sioux City Council approves Hubbard Park lease & South Dakota education officials say federal funds are being released

The Sioux City Council approved a lease agreement during its Monday meeting, allowing the Sioux City Fast Pitch Softball Association and Briar Cliff University shared use of Hubbard Park. Under the lease agreement both groups will operate and manage …

South Dakota task force mulls major taxation shift

By Makenzie HuberSouth Dakota Searchlight Members of a task force aiming to reduce the property tax burden for South Dakota homeowners are considering proposals to reduce or replace property taxes by relying on sales or transaction taxes. The task force …

A stormy week in South Dakota

News A stormy week in South Dakota Some farmers in eastern South Dakota say they are relieved after checking fields and buildings after a confirmed Derecho moved through on Monday. Doug Noem, who raises corn and soybeans in Hamlin County, says the storm …

South Dakota State Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Louis (Lou) Sebert, who died on July 27, 2025. Sebert served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006. …

Rounds Advances Major Housing Wins for South Dakota in Committee Markup

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, email your opinion piece to news@kmit.com WASHINGTON – U.S. …

2 South Dakota law enforcement officers complete training to work with ICE

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that two Division of Criminal Investigation agents are the first state law enforcement officers to complete training to assist with ICE operations. The two will help …

Summer In SE South Dakota

There’s something special about summer in southeast South Dakota. The days are long, the grills are hot and nearly every weekend there’s a fair, festival, or street event bringing people together. These summer events aren’t just traditions, they’re …

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden plans storm damage tour in Hudson

Gov. Larry Rhoden plans to tour the worst of the damage in southern Lincoln County after severe weather hit the area on July 28. Josie Harms, press secretary for the governor's office, confirmed to the Argus Leader that Rhoden will make a stop at the …

First two State law enforcement officers in South Dakota complete training to work with ICE