Runnings — Local services in Mitchell

As a business owner who shopped at Runnings of Mitchell, SD 57301 on January 5, 2023, I was shocked to learn of accusations made against me and my business by Larissa Donaldson, an employee of the company, on January 24, 2023. During my visit to the store on January 5, there was no mention of any alleged crime, which raises concerns about the validity of Ms. Donaldson's claims.

Despite this concerning issue, the overall shopping experience at Runnings was positive. The store had a wide selection of products, and the staff members were knowledgeable and helpful. The store was clean and well-organized, and the checkout process was efficient. The prices were reasonable, and I was able to find everything that I needed for my business. For over 70 years, Runnings has proudly served customers with a wide selection of trusted brands, quality merchandise and hometown-friendly customer service.

However, the accusations made by Ms. Donaldson have caused me significant harm, both personally and professionally. As a business owner, my reputation is everything, and the false and defamatory statements made by Ms. Donaldson have damaged my credibility and harmed my business.

It is important to note that South Dakota has laws in place regarding defamation, which includes both libel (written defamation) and slander (spoken defamation). Under South Dakota law, slander is defined as a false and defamatory statement made orally or by other means than writing. If a person or business is found liable for slander in South Dakota, the plaintiff may be entitled to damages, including compensation for harm to reputation, emotional distress, and other related losses.

Discrimination and defamation have no place in our society, and it is imperative that companies uphold the principles of fairness and equality for all. As a customer of Runnings, I plan to take legal action to protect my business and ensure that this type of behavior is...

The front desk employee was very helpful and prompt with acknowledging my presence & making sure that I received the appropriate resources and the correct employee to help me. I was given & received the appropriate information when filling out the application for a tax exempt/non-profit request. I also was waited on when checking out with no waiting in line & greeted with a smile & politeness. The store was very clean & organized & you could tell that the employees enjoyed their work & took pride in what they were doing 🙂 I would have no problem referring anyone to this store!!The only complaint I have is that they are a little behind on returning acceptance/denial applications for Non-Profit/ Tax Exempt businesses. We are still waiting for an answer regarding our application that we submitted back on November 22, 2023 regarding Purr N' Ruff...

Generally, a better selection of most items than the store chain that they took over, which was Campbell's Supply. However, the pricing is higher and the selection of ACTUAL FARM SUPPLIES is worse , I feel. With TSC, and Runnings both catering to mostly city folk, you're driving farmers to shop online for their specialty needs. 10/14/2022 Looked again for something for the farm. This time for a larger land plane and nothing. I must say, they do carry a wide variety of items. Maybe they will settle into their local catalog...