Fastest Run Across South Dakota

By Christal Blue July 9, 2025 11:33 am MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A young woman from Sioux Falls is running across South Dakota, and she’s doing it for a good cause. Hope Grismer will try to cover all 430 miles in less than ten days. She started her run …

South Dakota’s New Bathroom Law In Effect

By Christal Blue July 9, 2025 11:41 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A new South Dakota law is stirring strong reactions with House Bill 12-59 now in effect. It bans people from using bathrooms or changing spaces in public schools or state buildings that don’ …

Bright Start Marks 25 Years of Supporting Moms and Babies in South Dakota

By Christal Blue July 9, 2025 11:31 am MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Health is celebrating 25 years of Bright Start, a home visiting program that’s helped more than 5,000 families since its launch in 1999. Bright Start pairs …

Top Camping Spots In The U.S.: South Dakota And Minnesota

If you're looking to enjoy some of the top camping experiences in America, you won't have to travel far. Camping app The Dyrt scoured reviews from its vast community of users to rank the ultimate American campgrounds for its list: 2025 Best Places …

Scoop There It Is: What’s North Dakota’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?

Summer is here, and that means it’s time to unapologetically indulge in one of the best treats humankind has ever invented — ice cream! Whether you’re chasing the ice cream truck down the street like you’re ten years old again or treating yourself to a …

South Dakota 'farm kid' will compete as a houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season 27

Kelley Jorgensen, a 29-year-old web designer and self-described farm kid from South Dakota, will be one of at least 16 contestants on Season 27 of the CBS reality show "Big Brother." Jorgensen is from Burbank, a community of fewer than 100 people …

NEW: South Dakota DCI investigating homicide in Clark County

July 9, 2025 WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–KWAT News has learned the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigating (DCI) is the lead agency investigating a homicide in Clark County. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland is being …

South Dakota man jailed, accused of decapitating his mother

Bowen Fladland (Codington County Jail) CLARK, S.D. (KFGO KWAT) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland has been charged with the death of his mother in Clark. Jackley confirms that the victim was decapitated. South …

Minnesota now recognizes South Dakota enhanced concealed carry permits

South Dakota Native Named New Houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season

A Burbank, South Dakota, resident is about to embark on one of the biggest mental challenges on reality television. Season 27 of Big Brother on CBS is about to premiere on Thursday, July 10th. 16 new Houseguests from across the nation will live together in …