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14 minutes ago in Business, People
Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines
Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.
27 minutes ago in Business, Government, Local
Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24
Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.
22 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
Big Friend Little Friend Reaches 101 Active Mentoring Matches in Mitchell
Big Friend Little Friend has reached 101 active mentoring matches in Mitchell, connecting adult volunteers with local youth and families. Program leaders say the milestone highlights strong community support, but more mentors are still needed.
1 day ago in Business, Government
Rhoden Signs South Dakota Property Tax Relief Bills as 2026 Session Ends
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed two property tax relief bills Thursday that supporters call the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history. The measures came on the final day of the 2026 regular legislative session, with lawmakers set to return March 30 for Veto Day.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Government
Mitchell School Board Race May Form as Petition Deadline Nears
A potential race is developing for the Mitchell School Board as incumbent Deb Everson seeks re-election and Vanessa Klock takes out a nominating petition. The filing deadline is March 24, with an election set for June 2 if needed.
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