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6 days ago
Mitchell Sells Final Mobile Home at City-Owned Park for $100
The city of Mitchell has officially sold the last mobile home at its city-owned trailer park. At Wednesday’s auction, only one bid was made — local resident Dan Ries purchased the three-bedroom mobile home for $100 and plans to relocate it to the Phoenix Community Mobile Home Park.
6 days ago
Mitchell Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge in Domestic Violence Case
A Mitchell man has pleaded guilty to a reduced felony in connection with a violent domestic assault earlier this year. Court records show 30-year-old Tanner Pickner admitted to violating a restraining order, a Class Six felony reduced from an aggravated assault by strangulation charge.
7 days ago
Mitchell City Council Debates $1.05M Lakeview Golf Course Short Course Proposal
A plan to revamp Mitchell’s city-owned Lakeview Golf Course faces delays after the city council debated including a new five-hole short course in the 2026 budget.
7 days ago
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths to Step Down, Transition to First-Ever Chancellor Role
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths announced this academic year will be her last leading the university. Serving since 2015, Griffiths will transition into DSU’s newly created chancellor role, aimed at expanding the university’s national leadership in cybersecurity.
7 days ago
Pierre Mail Carrier Avoids Prison After Admitting to Stealing Menards Rebates
A Pierre mail carrier, Nicholas Travers, will avoid prison after admitting to stealing Menards rebates. U.S. District Judge Eric Schulte sentenced Travers to one year of unsupervised probation and ordered restitution.
7 days ago
National Fire Prevention Week: South Dakota Officials Urge Safety Precautions at Home
It’s National Fire Prevention Week across South Dakota. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke detectors, monitor lithium-ion batteries in devices and tools, and never leave cooking unattended.
7 days ago
Big Sioux River Corridor Bike Trail Expansion Near Lien Park Set to Open by November
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
7 days ago
Mitchell Area Community Theater Responds After City Council Denies 2026 Funding Request
The Mitchell Area Community Theater is speaking out after the Mitchell City Council denied its request for 2026 subsidy funding.
7 days ago
Mitchell High Marching Band Perseveres Through Tough Conditions at Iowa Regional Championship
The Mitchell High School marching band is regrouping after a challenging weekend at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Waukee, Iowa.
7 days ago
South Dakota Supreme Court Hears Black Hawk Sinkhole Lawsuit During October Term
The South Dakota Supreme Court is in session this week at the Knudson School of Law in Vermillion for its October term.
7 days ago
Four Arrested After High-Speed Chase Linked to Rape and Kidnapping in Sturgis
Sturgis police have arrested four people following a high-speed chase tied to the rape and kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl. Authorities say the victim escaped a Sturgis home Monday and reported being sexually assaulted and forced to take illegal drugs.
7 days ago
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
1 week ago
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
1 week ago
Mitchell Prepares for Non-Resident Pheasant Hunting Opener October 18
Mitchell is welcoming hunters from across the country for the non-resident pheasant hunting opener on Saturday, October 18.
1 week ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Announces 140th Homecoming Parade “Roarin’ Thru the Decades”
Dakota Wesleyan University is preparing for its annual homecoming parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, on Main Street in Mitchell. Celebrating DWU’s 140th anniversary, this year’s parade theme is “Roarin’ Thru the Decades.”
1 week ago
Senate Leader John Thune Opposes Obamacare Subsidy Deal Amid Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there will be no deals on Obamacare subsidies until the current government shutdown ends, accusing Democrats of holding the federal government “hostage.”
1 week ago
Mitchell Teacher Deanell Backlund Receives Prestigious Spirit of Dakota Award
Deanell Backlund, a longtime Mitchell educator, has been honored with the 39th Spirit of Dakota Award, the first recipient from Mitchell.
1 week ago
Midwest Wellness Institute Expands Mental Health Services with New Downtown Sioux Falls Clinic
A new mental health care option is now available in downtown Sioux Falls. The Midwest Wellness Institute has opened its second Sioux Falls clinic on North Main Avenue, its fourth overall location.
1 week ago
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
1 week ago
Rapid City Police Arrest Two After Gunshots and Vehicle Pursuit on Sturgis Road
Rapid City police arrested two individuals Saturday afternoon following multiple gunshots on Sturgis Road. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. after witnesses reported a dispute and gunfire. No injuries occurred, but shell casings were recovered.
