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A small county in Tennessee for much of the past year has reported the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Tennessee and one of the highest in the South. If only it were true. The rate in Meigs County was artificially inflated by a data error that distorted most of Tennessee’s county-level […]

Pitcher Joe Ryan gave up one run in his 5 2/3 inning effort, and while he worked around traffic in all but two of his innings, he was able to limit the damage against him.

A pair of wins on Saturday against Sioux Falls Jefferson and Harrisburg gives Mitchell its first state tournament appearance since 2019.

Tiger Woods shot 9-over 79 and withdrew -- the first time Woods has withdrawn from a major as a professional

As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported from 12 member states that are not endemic for the virus, the U.N. agency said.

Jose Ortiz rode the winner, which covered the 1 3/16-mile race in a time of 1:54.54 on a fast track.

The Twins also announced late Friday night after his start that they would be optioning Devin Smeltzer to make room on the roster for Bailey Ober

In total, the Wild have roughly $8 million in cap space heading this offseason.

The Loons’ lack of goal scoring has been glaring and bringing them down, but goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has stepped up as a primary protagonist

Take care when shopping for vehicles online, officials say

Over 200 kids from ages 6-12 learn baseball fundamentals.

The poppy has become a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice and is worn to honor the men and women who died for their country in all wars.

South Dakota and other states are seeing a continuing decline in wetland areas

The key is to continually remind children and teens that they are cared for, and to help them get back into the structure and familiar activities that give them a feeling of accomplishment. That's the advice of two experts from Mayo Clinic.

"Minding Our Elders" columnist Carol Bradley Bursack says there are times when a decision has to be made on behalf of a family member.

Sometimes my mom asked me to pull back the Creeping Jenny in the farm yard. If it had been up to me, I’d have let it take over and add a splash of green to the place.

"Fielding Questions" columnist Don Kinzler also answers questions about spraying newly seeded grass and dealing with quackgrass in raspberries.

On any given day, about 100 children are living in foster care or another form of out-of-home placement in the counties of Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, and McCook.

Chad Greenway is now a consultant for Signing Day Sports, a digital platform that helps athletes get discovered and recruited by coaches from all across the country.

While meteorologists say a second derecho this summer can't be ruled out, it's unlikely another one would strike in the magnitude as last Thursday's storm.

Students and their classroom teachers were awarded with a cash prize and had their billboards unveiled during events at their respective schools.

In today's world, stress is everywhere. Sometimes your to-do list becomes overwhelming. Meditation — even just 30 seconds a day— can help. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks with a meditation expert who explains how it works, gives a shout out to a study […]

A seemingly happy family ended in tragedy after the father bludgeoned his wife to death, suffocated his 9-year- and 22-month-old children, lit his house on fire and then hanged himself 38 years ago.

"Growing Together" columnist Don Kinzler says different strategies are required to deal with the weeds.

Five years ago, Inka Mathew felt a tug on her heart from God after she learned from a friend that Houston is a big hub for human trafficking. A freelance graphic designer, Mathew said God pulled on her heart to use her talents to help fight the slave trade, and the small business 139Made was born.

One factor in making our air humid is the establishment of crops.

After coming upon a food truck parked directly next to her former Zesto restaurant in downtown Mitchell, Roxie Ackman called on city leaders to restrict the mobile food businesses from parking in city-owned lots.

The Federal Reserve has become aggressive in their fight against inflation by raising interest rates and accumulating debt rates. Auto loans have yet to catch up with these rising rates, which has led many people to purchase new vehicles before the rates catch up.

Upon discovery of the alleged theft, which court filings indicate was under $400, Hower was immediately terminated.

Christopher J. Keeble attacked his former domestic partner outside her home in May 2021.

Cold air moves in for the weekend with some spotty showers.

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler looks at the general weather patterns.

Why did President Biden go to Buffalo when as many, or more people, have been shot on an average weekend in Chicago?

Tripp-Delmont School Board members had approved an opt-out but it was referred to voters when 5% of the voters signed a petition to do so.

Democrats are seeking a writ of prohibition, which would prevent South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett from certifying the candidate's advance to the general election.

"When we look at midsummer — June, July and August — there is a very strong consensus among the climate models and forecasters that this summer will be a hot one,” SDSU Extension Climate Field Specialist Laura Edwards said.

In this week's "Home with the Lost Italian" column, Sarah Nasello shares a tossed salad recipe with ingredients that will hold up well for several days in the refrigerator.

When you only have 3 or 4 stations, you tend to hear the same commercials over and over again, and boy do we remember them. "Back Then" columnist Tracy Briggs wants to know your favorites.

Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who has amplified former President Donald Trump's false claims of 2020 voter fraud, wins PA governor primary.

The candidates -- Jeff Bathke, Lance Koth and Ben Krohmer -- share similar goals to move the state forward by keeping “big government” limited

Three candidates, all 25 and under, will appear on ballots in their district this November, but is South Dakota ready to elect youth?

In the last few years, some of our leaders have talked of student loan forgiveness or of restructuring the system so debt doesn’t continue to pile up. It’s an emotional issue, for sure.

A key piece of evidence in this case stemmed from the discovery of Pamela Dunn's engagement ring.

“We want you to achieve the highest level of your dreams,” Gov. Kristi Noem told the top seniors

The induction took place at the South Dakota Newspaper Association's annual convention, held May 12-14 at Mitchell's Highland Conference Center.

Now, one market, cattle, is so near death that both the Senate and House Ag committees recently held widely publicized hearings to push ideas on how to resuscitate it.

When a person goes missing, law enforcement is often stuck in a problematic position. Without a body, it can be difficult to prove a crime existed. That means justice, however obvious it may seem, is often not achieved. For the 2001 missing persons case of Pamela Dunn, that’s not exactly […]

Quaal Dairy in Otter Tail County sold off most of its herd in April. Vernon Quaal says the 2021 drought drastically cut into its feed supply and the rising prices for feed made maintaining the 300 cow herd unstainable. Quaal says many dairies are suffering. But he is determined to build back up, […]

Every walk with Nova is a new adventure and provides me with not only cardio exercise, but also training in patience and sometimes, resistance work.

Anne Waltner, Parker, South Dakota, left a full-time career as a concert pianist and educator to join her parents’ farming operation. Along the way she married, had triplet daughters and survived cancer. Of her journey and life, she says: “Can you think of anybody luckier than me?”