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🌱 Why a Hanson County murder case is back in Alexandria’s courtroom

Alexandria, South Dakota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Alexandria! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hanson County murder case is back in Alexandria’s courtroom

Also on today's calendar: Workforce Summit: HR Fundamentals Boot Camp and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 87, low: 50. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diaz attorneys argue ‘inexcusable neglect' warrants new trial (mitchellrepublic.com) — A high-profile Hanson County murder case tied to Alexandria is back in the spotlight as attorneys for inmate Maricela Diaz argue she deserves a new trial, claiming her original defense showed “inexcusable neglect.” They say her 2015 conviction was tainted by ineffective counsel, mishandled jury instructions, and an allegedly involuntary confession, and now await Judge Chris Giles’ decision following February’s evidentiary hearing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Coffee at JVCC →
    James Valley Community Center, 300 W 1st Ave, Mitchell
    9:30 am
  • Baseball vs Dell Rapids
    HANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 30-1 Alexandria
    5:30 pm
  • Bilingual Story Time →
    Mitchell Public Library, 221 N Duff St, Mitchell
    6:30 pm

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  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Mitchell. Apply here.
  • Avera Health posted a job opening for Admissions Specialist | PRN in Mitchell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mitchell

  • Mitchell Ice Arena to Receive $1.7 Million in Facility Upgrades (mitchellnow.com)
  • Mitchell Board of Education Reviews Elementary Handbook, Honors CTE Student Success (mitchellnow.com)
  • Mitchell Tech Awards 20,000th Degree at 2026 Commencement (kornradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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