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Heavy rains flood Mitchell, city officials urging residents to avoid travel

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2 years ago

June 21, 2024

Heavy rains flood Mitchell, city officials urging residents to avoid travel

MITCHELL — Heavy rains flooded Mitchell Thursday night, causing stranded vehicles on flooded roads and water seeping into local businesses.

The Department of Public Safety issued statements on social media late Thursday night advising residents to avoid travel.

The Mitchell Fire and Emergency Services Department were responding to numerous drivers stranded on flooded roads. City crews blocked off many roads amid the downpour.

Once again, the area along East Hackberry Street in central Mitchell with a history of drainage issues was hit hard. Multiple vehicles were submerged in standing water late Thursday night along East Hackberry Street.

Two vehicles are submerged in water Thursday night along East Hackberry Street and South Kimball Avenue near the Corn Palace Inn Motel. Heavy rains flooded the streets.

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In the fall of 2019 when Mitchell received a record two-day rain storm that dropped 11 inches of rain, numerous businesses and homes along the East Hackberry Street and South Kimball Avenue area were submerged in standing water.

Portions of Interstate 90 surrounding the Mitchell area were also flooded Thursday night, as there were multiple reports of vehicles stranded on I-90.

Unofficial reports indicated Mitchell had received around 4 inches of rain as of Thursday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) of Sioux Falls is forecasting rain to continue falling in Mitchell well into the early morning hours on Friday, June 21.

Flash flood warnings remain in effect until Saturday morning, according to the NWS.

Sam Fosness joined the Mitchell Republic in May 2018. He was raised in Mitchell, S.D., and graduated from Mitchell High School. He continued his education at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where he graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in English. During his time in college, Fosness worked as a news and sports reporter for The Volante newspaper.

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South Dakota Lottery encourages responsible gifting of lottery tickets this holiday season

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12 hours ago

December 24, 2025

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South Dakota Lottery encourages responsible gifting of lottery tickets this holiday season | DRGNews

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SD Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 23, 2025

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1 day ago

December 24, 2025

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 23, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 23 drawing

15-37-38-41-64, Mega Ball: 21

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 23 drawing

02-04-12-37-42, Lucky Ball: 10

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Fact brief: Does South Dakota require front license plates?

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2 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Fact brief: Does South Dakota require front license plates?

(South Dakota News Watch) – Yes. South Dakota is one of almost 30 states that require front and back license plates on vehicles, though there are a couple of exceptions.

Vehicles that are used for “occasional transportation, public displays, parades and related pleasure hobby activities” can use a rear-only plate. The plates cost $25 in addition to the normal registration cost. To qualify, drivers must provide their odometer reading at the time of registration and not exceed 7,500 miles in a year.

Motorcycles are also only required to have one plate.

Why use rear-only plates? Many owners don’t like how front plates take away from the aesthetic of their vehicles. But dual plates are touted as a way to assist law enforcement with crime.

South Dakota offers more than a dozen different types of plates: construction, emblem, habitat conservation, Dignity sculpture, historical, amateur radio license, disabled person, firefighter, EMS, tribal, tribal veteran, veteran and several military plates.

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South Dakota Department of Revenue, Personalized and Specialty Plates

South Dakota Department of Revenue, License plate application

Lakota Times, South Dakota specialty plates available July 1

South Dakota laws, 32-5-98

Thompson Law Injury lawyers, Which states require front license plates?

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