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Mitchell woman pleads not guilty to numerous charges

A 35 year old Mitchell woman says she’s not guilty of three drug charges plus kidnapping and robbery. According to court documents, court services performed a probation search on September 8th and Danica Loseke tested positive for methamphetamine and THC. She also admitted to officers that she recently ingested the substance. In a separate matter …

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Regional economy continues to slide

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy will continue slowing in nine Midwest and Plains states, in part because of manufacturing weakness. The Mid-America Business Conditions Index report released Tuesday says the overall economic index for the region dropped to 43.8 in October from September’s 45.5. Creighton University economist …

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Mitchell kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota

From Mitchell Police Department: Arrested– On 10-23-16 Vanessa Hakl was arrested in Harvey North Dakota on arrest warrants for 1st Degree Robbery and 1st Degree Kidnapping that had been issued for her out of Davison County. Hakl was wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery that occurred on 9-22-16 in Mitchell. Hakl was arrested …

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Greenway voted America's Pig Farmer of the Year

The National Pork Board announced today that Brad Greenway, a pig farmer from Mitchell, South Dakota, is the recipient of its 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM Award by achieving the highest score from a third-party judging panel and online voting. The award recognizes a pig farmer who excels at raising pigs using the …

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Strong storms slam Springfield

Overnight storms destroyed four homes, damaged buildings, downed trees and caused minor injuries in Springfield. The Bon Homme County Emergency Management Office says dozens of homes were damaged and several destroyed. National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Heitkamp says the damage was caused by winds between 100 mph and 110 mph. About 300 volunteers are assisting. …

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More drug busts in Mitchell

On Wednesday August 24, 2016, Officers with Mitchell Police Division conducted a search of a residence located at 1109 S. Rowley Street in Mitchell.  As a result of the search, approx. 2 pounds of marijuana that was packaged in several small plastic bags weighing approx. 1 ounce each, apparent methamphetamine residue, apparent marijuana wax residue, …

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10 year old boy dies in two vehicle crash

A 10-year-old boy died Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash east of Platte about 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. Five other occupants were injured. A 2000 Ford Ranger pickup was southbound on 376th Avenue and entered the intersection with South Dakota Highway 44. The vehicle collided with a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was eastbound on SD Highway …

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Mitchell Drug Arrests

On Wednesday August 10, 2016, Officers with Mitchell Police Division conducted a search of a residence located at 212 W. Elm Avenue in Mitchell.  As a result of the search, approx. 1.76 ounces of a substance believed to be methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (M.D.M.A, also known as Ecstasy or Molly), approx. 5 grams of a substance believed to …

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City of Mitchell cleared of alleged wrong-doing

A federal judge has cleared the city of Mitchell and former mayor Ken Tracy of any illegal activity in a lawsuit filed by a man once pegged as the next director of the city’s Corn Palace tourist attraction. Steve Koch in May 2015 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and Tracy, maintaining …

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Ed’s Pet World – Dog Days of Summer

Post a pic of your favorite pooch, your companion, your best friend, your “kid”…and get your chance to win a $50 or $25 gift card to Ed’s Pet World! During the Dog Days of Summer, Q107.3, KORN Country 92.1, KORN 1490 and Ed’s Pet World want to see your favorite pic of your dog. Submit …

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