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Bret Michaels Rocks Corn Palace Festival, Teases Return

Bret Michaels rocked the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, drawing the largest crowd of the three-night concert series. Nearly 4,000 fans attended the festival, which also featured country star Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler. Michaels closed his show by teasing a return with a special guest in 2025. Organizers say ticket sales were close to last year’s totals, and this year marked the final festival with the current arena seating before renovations begin.

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Mitchell School Board to Review Policies and Personnel Moves Monday

The Mitchell Board of Education meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy, with livestream coverage provided by the Mitchell Republic. The agenda includes updates to sexual harassment reporting policies at Mitchell Tech, revisions tied to new South Dakota campus weapons laws, and personnel changes.

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South Dakota State Fairgrounds Dry Out Just in Time

The South Dakota State Fair kicks off Wednesday in Huron, and organizers say the timing couldn’t be better. Heavy rains last week dumped more than two-and-a-half inches on already saturated fairgrounds, but conditions have since dried out.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.

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Sports Roundup: Monday 8/25/25

Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team is set to compete tomorrow morning. They will have a Varsity Invitational vs…

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Former staffers start SDPB Alumni to assist South Dakota Public Broadcasting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the…

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Protect, Trust, and Honor By Rep. Dusty Johnson

BIG Update Dakotafest showcases the best of South Dakota agriculture. I joined our senators and the South Dakota Farm Bureau…

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Sports Roundup: Monday 9/22/25

Mitchell Tennis The Kernel girls tennis team has action today and tomorrow. This afternoon they will be on the road…

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Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp

All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.