South Dakota farmers and ranchers are in Washington, D.C., this week urging Congress to pass an updated Farm Bill that addresses rising input costs, disaster assistance, conservation programs, year-round E-15 and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders during the National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In.
LifeServe Blood Center will host 4 blood donation events in the month of October in Mitchell.
The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Governor’s Giant Vision Competition. All applications must be submitted by January 18, 2027.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, DWU will host a unique astronomy event in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center from 7 to 8:30.
Mitchell Technical College has achieved record enrollment for the second consecutive year, welcoming 1,392 students for the Fall 2026 semester—a 3.6% increase from last year.
Davison County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss SB 96, a new South Dakota law giving counties authority to enact up to a half-cent sales tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes. Representatives from the South Dakota Department of Revenue will attend to answer questions.
Mitchell will see a hot and windy Friday before temperatures tumble Saturday, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely Sunday.
Governor Larry Rhoden recognizes September 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota.
