The Mitchell School District reports a minor drop in overall enrollment for 2025, with approximately 2,600 students, down from 2,640 in 2024, according to Superintendent Joe Childs.
A 26-year-old Lake Andes woman has been sentenced after admitting to breaking into a Dollar General store last March. Magdalene Silk pleaded guilty to felony property damage after stealing cigarettes and beer and causing thousands in damages.