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The traditional ring-shaped donut is an American creation.
Entertainment
8 hours ago
Foodies rejoice! It’s National Donut Day

Friday is National Donut Day. At least one bakery in Mitchell is celebrating.

Central Electric Coop awards 17 area scholarships
Education
23 hours ago
Several Area Students Earn College Scholarships

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A host of area students have recently been awarded […]

Election
1 day ago
Runoff Absentee Voting for GOP Governor’s Race Starts On June 12

Anyone who voted absentee in the primary this week will be mailed out a ballot for the runoff by their county auditor.

Detour route for Highway 38 construction. The project begins June 8th.
Local
1 day ago
Highway 38 Near Mitchell Set to Close Next Week For Months-Long Construction Project

Twelve miles of Highway 38 east of Mitchell will be closed until November for construction.

Local
1 day ago
Local Blood Banks Urgently Looking for New Donors

LifeServe Blood Center says supplies are dangerously low at a time of the year when they are needed most. LifeServe has a location in Mitchell where donors can give blood.

Education
1 day ago
School Zone Speed Limits Still in Effect for Longfellow Elementary This Summer

The Mitchell Police Department is reminding drivers that they still need to slow down at designated times each weekday around Longfellow Elementary, even in the summer.

The South Dakota map for this week from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Weather
1 day ago
South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week

South Dakota’s drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.

Mitchell Kernels Softball game postponed
Sports
1 day ago
Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School State Softball Begins Today + A Heavy Slate of Amateur Baseball Tomorrow

State Tournament action begins today for Class A, AA & B high school softball teams, Amateur baseball slate for tomorrow night, Twins shutout by White Sox in final game of the series, Lynx in search of sixth-straight win in game vs Valkyries tonight and the Knicks take Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on the road.

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