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3 weeks ago
Mitchell Marching Band Snags 2nd Place in Season Opener
The Mitchell High School marching band kicked off competition season with a standout performance, earning second place overall and best color guard honors at the Pursuit of Excellence in Marshall, Minnesota.
3 weeks ago
Davison County OKs $315K Bridge Contract, Eyes Hwy 37 Safety Steps
The Davison County Commission advanced several key infrastructure and community items this week, approving a $315,000 bridge construction contract and adopting the county’s five-year highway plan.
3 weeks ago
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on New Mitchell Townhomes
Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on two new affordable townhomes on 1st Avenue, designed to provide housing for two families. According to the Mitchell Republic, the project was made possible through a donated lot and partnerships with local organizations.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Council Debates Budget for Corn Palace Plaza Expansion
The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Council to Decide Non-Profit Funding for 2026
The Mitchell City Council will meet today to finalize 2026 funding for local non-profits, with the proposed budget setting aside $457,000 in subsidies, down from more than $913,000 in requests.
3 weeks ago
Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions
Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.
3 weeks ago
Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market
The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.
3 weeks ago
Centerville Bridge Dedicated to WWI Soldier
Officials in Centerville, South Dakota, honored World War I soldier Private Frank J. Holcombe with a bridge dedication this past weekend. Holcombe, who enlisted in the National Guard in 1917 and was killed in action in France in 1918, was the first Centerville soldier to die in the war.
3 weeks ago
Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion
Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.
3 weeks ago
Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season
South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.
4 weeks ago
From Coast to Coast By Rep. Dusty Johnson
Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those…
4 weeks ago
Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.
4 weeks ago
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St
The intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St will be closed beginning Monday, September 22nd, 2025, starting at…
4 weeks ago
New Corn Palace Seats Arrive, Installation Begins Next Week
New seating is being installed at the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, with all 1,500 black chairs set to be ready before the Raise ’Em Rank bull ride on October 3.
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Renews Event Platform Despite No Results
Mitchell’s hotel board voted to renew its $5,000 subscription to the PlayEasy event matchmaking platform despite no bookings in nine months. Board members say the tool is building connections, with Events Coordinator Aaron Hieb in talks for a five-on-five soccer tournament and a potential footgolf event.
4 weeks ago
Corsica Nursing Home to Close in November
The Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Corsica will close on November 30 due to staffing shortages, affecting 43 residents and 68 employees.
4 weeks ago
Five Indicted in South Dakota Prison Contraband Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced indictments against a Department of Corrections employee, two inmates, and two civilians following overdose deaths at the state penitentiary.
4 weeks ago
NTSB Releases Details on Brookings Plane Crash
Federal investigators have detailed a September 6 plane crash at Brookings Airport that injured three men.
4 weeks ago
City of Sioux Falls Sees Signs of Economic Rebound With Lowest-in-Nation Jobless Rate
Sioux Falls is showing signs of economic rebound with a nation-leading 1.7% unemployment rate and growth in the construction sector. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett reports improving sales tax receipts, though revenues remain below budget projections.
4 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Sales Tax Collections Show Modest August Uptick
Sioux Falls saw modest improvement in sales tax revenue for August, but city officials say more growth is needed to meet 2025 budget goals. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told the City Council that while August showed progress after a year of lagging revenues, sales tax collections must rise by 4.8% for the remainder of the year to hit budget targets.
