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Johnson City reimagined: The story of Walnut Street’s revitalization
In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State...
Senate confirms Trump nominee to be top South Dakota prosecutor
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee to be the top federal prosecutor in South Dakota Tuesday night in a vote that highlighted the partisan divide in Washington, D.C. Sioux Falls lawyer Ron Parsons will resume the post of U.S....

Sturgis Man Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash in Summerset, South Dakota
A 70-year-old man from Sturgis has died following a single-vehicle crash in Summerset. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the man was driving west on Sturgis Road Friday when his vehicle struck a road sign and a telephone...

Operation: Prairie Thunder completes fourth operation in Sioux Falls area
Oct. 8, 2025: A fourth set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area concluded Friday (Oct. 3, 2025) as part of South Dakota’s Operation: Prairie Thunder. According to the Highway Patrol, the primary purpose of the saturation patrols is...

Nebraska's medical cannabis program would be among country's most restrictive | Analysis
Frustrated by the changes a governor-appointed board is making to a voter-approved medical marijuana measure, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Director Crista Eggers described the commission’s slate of rules as “the most restrictive, conservative,...
Mitchell’s Peaceful Pines senior center breaks ground overlooking Lake Mitchell
MITCHELL — Mitchell’s latest senior living center broke ground Wednesday afternoon at 350 N. Harmon Dr. The Peaceful Pine Senior Living Center is part of the JTZ Properties lakeshore development north of Lake Mitchell and west of the National...

Healthwatch: Tips to give your child a balanced diet
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Every week, KOTA Territory News speaks to a medical professional in the Black Hills area that gives tips on how to avoid or treat diseases. This week Dr. Cara Hamilton of Black Hills Pediatrics gives tips on how you can...
Hill City sees positive impact of cell phone policy
Three of South Dakota’s candidates for the next governor are in support of a statewide policy or law banning cell phones from school classrooms. Currently, about one-third of South Dakota school districts have adopted stricter phone policies that...

GMR&SC president appeals for public cooperation after fatal South Dakota Circuit accident
The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR7Sc) president has called for public cooperation with regard to adherence to rules at the South Dakota Circuit following a tragic fatal accident. A tragic accident at the South Dakota Circuit, Guyana’s...

South Dakota Highway Patrol investigating two fatal crashes from Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said the South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that happened on Saturday. The first happened on Saturday, around 4:30 p.m. in Sanborn...

One dead, four injured in single-vehicle crash near Baltic, SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office responded to 250th Street near 472nd Avenue, near Baltic, SD, for a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday. According to authorities, an SUV was traveling eastbound on 250th...

Hospitals Can’t Afford to Wait — A New Model of Care is Here
Across the country, the signs are clear — hospitals are closing beds, urgent care centers are cutting hours, and entire communities are losing access to critical services. It’s happening in rural towns and large metro areas alike. Provider...

People Moves: Holmes Murphy Names Anderson Sioux Falls Employee Benefits Sales Leader
Jordan Anderson Holmes Murphy, headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, hired Jordan Anderson as vice president and employee benefits sales leader in its Sioux Falls, South Dakota, office. Anderson will focus on helping Holmes Murphy deepen its client...

Dakota, Nakota woman announces city council run in South Dakota
Amelia Schafer ICT RAPID CITY, South Dakota – Valeriah Big Eagle knows what it’s like to face systemic racism living in an urban area as a Native person. This lived experience, coupled with a drive to make a difference in her community, is what’s...

Midwest Wellness Institute Expands Mental Health Services with New Downtown Sioux Falls Clinic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) There’s a new option for mental health care in downtown Sioux Falls. According to KELOland, the Midwest Wellness Institute has opened its second Sioux Falls clinic on North Main Avenue, its fourth overall. The move...

Mental health services are expanding in downtown Sioux Falls
teenage girl suffering with depression in a conversation with a therapist Mental health services are expanding in downtown Sioux Falls. Midwest Wellness Institute Health has opened a second clinic in the city, with officials saying it will help...

HRMC medical staff welcomes internal medicine physician
Kundana Neelam, MD, Internal Medicine Physician Courtesy Photo By Plainsman Staff HURON – Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to welcome Kundana Neelam, MD, internal medicine physician, to the hospital’s medical staff and HRMC...

Jackson City Council will host hearing on city's ambulance service
A public hearing on the future of the city’s ambulance governance will take place during the Jackson City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Jackson's City Hall. A statement from Jackson Mayor Marcus Polz shared on the city's website and on...
New Medallion Report Reveals State-by-State Differences in Payer Enrollment Timelines
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Medallion released its 2025 Geography of Payer Enrollments Report, analyzing more than 64,000 enrollment records across all U.S. states and territories. Designed to help health systems and...

Coaches vs. Cancer game to be featured at Sanford Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the San Francisco Dons men’s college basketball game will be featured as a Coaches vs. Cancer game in November. Coaches vs. Cancer has been a collaboration between the American...