Luke Hagen

MITCHELL — Brad Johnson’s family surrounded him as the elevator rose toward his celebration. “We’ve just been waiting for this day for so long,” said his mother, Robin Ferrin, with her voice cracking in emotion. She pulled her son in close. ADVERTISEMENT ... See more

MITCHELL — Brad Johnson’s family surrounded him as the elevator rose toward his celebration. “We’ve just been waiting for this day for so long,” said his mother, Robin Ferrin, with her voice cracking in emotion. She pulled her son in close. ADVERTISEMENT ... See more

MITCHELL — Karen Pooley’s phone rings two mornings before Christmas. A Feeding South Dakota semi-truck carrying pallets of food was on its way to the Mitchell Food Pantry about three hours earlier than usual, and the driver needed access to the dock. ADVE... See more

MITCHELL — Soon, the new Mitchell High School will host its first-ever basketball game. Scheduled for Jan. 6 vs. Harrisburg, the Mitchell Kernels will move from their regular home of the Corn Palace and take the court at the high school. ADVERTISEMENT In ... See more

The blood, guts and gore of horror films new and old have undergone great scrutiny over the years. But some fans argue that they find a sense of comfort within violence on video. What some consumers have found great aversion to, fans of slasher films find... See more