A section of 5th Avenue will close Monday morning for ongoing street and utility improvements. Drivers are advised to avoid the construction area between Burr and Kittridge and use alternate routes.
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host a public candidate and ballot issue forum on May 19 at Dakota Wesleyan University’s Sherman Center. Voters will hear from representatives on both sides of the ballot issue, as well as candidates running for Mitchell School Board and Mitchell City Council ahead of the upcoming election.
The City of Mitchell received approval for its variance request related to the Lake Mitchell Dam during Wednesday’s Water Management Board meeting.
Mitchell City Council members discussed key infrastructure and development projects Monday, including Corn Palace flagpole replacement, 13th Avenue reconstruction financing, and housing updates.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.
The Guild Hall, a gamer-focused destination in Mitchell, has reopened in a new 20,000-square-foot location at 412 N. Main St., offering an expanded experience in the heart of downtown.
Residents in parts of Mitchell should prepare for a temporary water shutoff Wednesday as crews replace a water valve. Service is expected to be interrupted for several hours in two neighborhoods.
Rustic Designs & More’s Spring Country Show continues through May 10 near Ethan, bringing hundreds of visitors and vendors from multiple states for antiques, art and handmade goods.
