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3 weeks ago
Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students
Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week, Oversized Item Pickup for April 20-24
Mitchell residents can set oversized items on the curb during Spring Cleanup Week, April 20-24, 2026, for city pickup on their regular garbage day. The city also will offer free landfill dumping for pickup-sized residential loads during the cleanup period.
3 weeks ago
Big Friend Little Friend Reaches 101 Active Mentoring Matches in Mitchell
Big Friend Little Friend has reached 101 active mentoring matches in Mitchell, connecting adult volunteers with local youth and families. Program leaders say the milestone highlights strong community support, but more mentors are still needed.
3 weeks ago
Rhoden Signs South Dakota Property Tax Relief Bills as 2026 Session Ends
Gov. Larry Rhoden signed two property tax relief bills Thursday that supporters call the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history. The measures came on the final day of the 2026 regular legislative session, with lawmakers set to return March 30 for Veto Day.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell School Board Race May Form as Petition Deadline Nears
A potential race is developing for the Mitchell School Board as incumbent Deb Everson seeks re-election and Vanessa Klock takes out a nominating petition. The filing deadline is March 24, with an election set for June 2 if needed.
3 weeks ago
Ag in the Classroom Returns to Mitchell March 24 at Davison County Fairgrounds
Fourth-grade students from Mitchell and surrounding schools will take part in Ag in the Classroom on Tuesday, March 24, at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The event gives students hands-on lessons about farm animals, crops, soil and agricultural safety.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Flu Death Toll Rises to 23 as Cases Continue to Slow
The South Dakota Department of Health says three more people have died from influenza during the 2025-26 season, bringing the statewide death toll to 23. State health data also shows more than 15,000 cases and 838 hospitalizations this season, with activity declining since a February peak.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Sports and Events Authority Awards Grants for Baseball Tournaments, NAIA Games
Two Mitchell sporting events are getting a financial boost from the city’s Sports and Events Authority. The board approved $7,500 for Palace City Baseball Association tournaments and $10,000 for Dakota Wesleyan University’s NAIA women’s basketball event at the Corn Palace.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell City Council Seeks Third Round of Bids for Lake Mitchell Campground Tornado Shelter
The Mitchell City Council is moving ahead with a third round of bids for a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground. City officials hope added construction options will lower costs and bring the FEMA-backed project closer to budget.
3 weeks ago
Dusty Johnson Proposes $2 Million ‘Launch South Dakota’ Startup Initiative in Governor’s Race
South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a campaign proposal Friday to invest $2 million in a new “Launch South Dakota” initiative aimed at supporting startups and homegrown entrepreneurs. Johnson said the plan would use money from the state’s Future Fund if he is elected governor.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Reaches Settlement With Mayday Health Over Abortion Pill Ads
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state has settled its case with Mayday Health over abortion pill advertisements posted at gas stations. The New York-based group agreed to remove the signs and end the dispute in both South Dakota and New York.
3 weeks ago
South Dakota School Lunch Bill Heads to Gov. Larry Rhoden for Final Decision
A bill that would help South Dakota families cover reduced-price school meals is headed to Gov. Larry Rhoden after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. Supporters say the measure would help pay for about 1.5 million meals served annually in the state’s public schools
4 weeks ago
Two Men Arrested in Mitchell on North Carolina Kidnapping Charges
Two North Carolina men were arrested Monday evening in Mitchell after law enforcement located a vehicle tied to a possible kidnapping investigation. Authorities say the victim was found safe and treated at a hospital as a precaution.
4 weeks ago
Gregory Man Killed in UTV Crash South of Gregory
A 53-year-old Gregory man died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle utility vehicle crash south of Gregory, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash remains under investigation.
4 weeks ago
DWU Theatre to Present “The Three Musketeers” in Mitchell Beginning March 20
Dakota Wesleyan University’s spring theater production, “The Three Musketeers,” opens March 20 in Mitchell. Performances will run across two weekends at the DWU Black Box Theatre inside the Dakota Discovery Museum.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell School District Among Nine in South Dakota Receiving CTE Equipment Grants
The Mitchell School District is among nine districts in South Dakota selected for 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant funding. State officials say the grants will help schools upgrade Career and Technical Education equipment in areas including automotive, manufacturing, agriculture and culinary arts.
4 weeks ago
South Dakota Senate to Consider Bill Requiring School Coaches to Report Suspected Child Abuse
The South Dakota Senate is set to take up House Bill 1187 on Monday, March 9. The measure would add a “coach of a school activity” to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell-Area Groups Can Apply for Central Electric Operation Round-Up Grants by May 1
Central Electric Cooperative is accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications through May 1 for projects that benefit local communities. The program helps fund nonprofits, clubs and community groups across the cooperative’s service area.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Student Business Competition to launch summer storefronts near Corn Palace
MITCHELL, S.D. — What if a student’s classroom idea could become a real storefront business just steps from one of…
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Tech student-built home for sale in Ridgeview on Foster; sealed bids start at $385,000
Mitchell Technical College has completed its 112th student-built home at 1527 E. Eighth St. in Mitchell. The 1,845-square-foot, three-bedroom home is available by sealed bid with a minimum bid of $385,000.
