First case of measles in 2025 in South Dakota: What to know

South Dakota reports first measles case of 2025, linked to international travel. Potential measles exposures occurred at two urgent care waiting rooms in Rapid City and Sturgis, South Dakota. Measles is highly contagious, and vaccination is the...

This European destination leads Louisianans search for summer travel

During this part of the summer, many vacations may be in the process of being planned, have already been booked or are being embarked on. During late winter and spring, more than 88% of U.S. travelers plan to take a trip within the following six...

DOH announces first case of measles of 2025 in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For the first time in 5 years, there have been over 1,000 cases of identified measles, and this coincides with a continually dropping rate of MMR vaccinations, leading medical experts to remind those at home...

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Measles case confirmed in South Dakota; First of 2025

South Dakota’s first case of measles in 2025 has been confirmed in a Meade County individual. Health officials say the individual is an adult who had recently traveled internationally. The state Department of Health is warning of a couple public...

First measles case confirmed in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Monday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported the first confirmed case of measles in South Dakota for 2025. An adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The...

South Dakota tourist attractions face workforce challenges

South Dakota tourist attractions face workforce challenges despite record tourism. Wall Drug relies on international workers through visa programs due to a decline in American applicants. National Parks like Badlands and Mount Rushmore experience...

13 Unique State Foods Worth Traveling For

As varied as the country's topography, American cuisine has something for everyone, especially if you're willing to travel. Take a drive to the cool climate of the Pacific Northwest for fresh salmon and cherries, or head down to tropical Florida...

New Ziggi's Coffee Shop Opening in South Dakota Town This Week

South Dakota is lucky to have many coffee shops to start our morning. Now there's a new Denver-based coffee shop that's calling one major South Dakota town home. Ziggi's Coffee will officially open another South Dakota location on Tuesday, June...

The Most Dangerous Animal in South Dakota Isn’t a Predator – It’s Prey

What do you think is the most dangerous animal in South Dakota? Maybe the mounting lion? They are very dangerous, but they mostly keep to themselves and rarely cause injuries or property damage. READ MORE: The Majestic Mountain Lion Of South...

Are These South Dakota Counties Stuck in the Wrong Time Zone?

Ahhhh, South Dakota. The home of two Time Zones, the Central Standard and Mountain Standard Time Zones. Let's face it, when traveling through the Mount Rushmore State, trying to keep track of which counties are in which time zones can get down...

Night Walking South Dakota

By John Andrews John Banasiak is a passionate experimenter. As we sit in his office at the University of South Dakota — filled with prints, cameras and other ephemera collected over nearly 50 years of teaching — he talks about something that’s...

Rapid City holds inaugural “Coffee with Engineers” event

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Plenty of coffee and bagels were passed around in City Hall Thursday for the inaugural “Coffee with Engineers” event. The session was hosted by the City’s Public Works Engineering Division, giving city staff, contractors...

Out and About in South Dakota By Sen. John Thune

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, email your opinion piece to news@kmit.com I recently...

Thousands evacuated in Canada, smoke haze reaches South Dakota

Associated Press FLIN FLON, Manitoba — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the...

Most underrated travel spots? See where Des Moines ranked:

Iowa is home to one of the best underrated travel destinations in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News and World Report. Des Moines cracked the top 15 on U.S. News and World Report's 26 best underrated travel destinations...

South Dakota's DCI enters partnership with ICE

On today's show... Gov. Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley recently traveled south to meet with immigration officials at the U.S.-Mexico border. After their visit, they announced a new immigration enforcement partnership. The state...

Purdue basketball a title contender 'on paper.' Boilermakers eye being one on the court

WEST LAFAYETTE − When 7-foot-4 Daniel Jacobsen, returning after a lost freshman season due to a fractured tibia, dove head-first for a loose ball at Purdue basketball's first summer practice, it wasn't a cause for concern. It was an expectation....

Travel agent charged with theft, accused of stealing money from customers

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KFGO KWAT) – A Watertown travel agent has been indicted on one count of grand theft for taking money from 16 different clients that had a combined value of between $100,000 and $500,000. 76-year-old Margaret Spears-Pederson was...

With bar raised, Purdue basketball aware of potential this season

WEST LAFAYETTE − When 7-foot-4 Daniel Jacobsen, returning after a lost freshman season due to a fractured tibia, dove head-first for a loose ball at Purdue basketball's first summer practice, it wasn't a cause for concern. It was an expectation....