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Mitchell Garbage Collection Starts at 7 a.m. on Presidents Day; Regional Landfill Closes at Noon

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Mitchell garbage collection will begin at 7 a.m. and finish by noon, and the Mitchell Regional Landfill will close at noon. Recycling will follow the regular city schedule.

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Government
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Davison County Commissioners Review Budget, Contracts and Infrastructure; Medical Transport Costs Flagged

The Davison County Commission approved routine agenda items and minutes while reviewing budget, contracts and infrastructure updates. Commissioners also heard concerns that medical transport and mental-health clearance costs could require additional funding later this year.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Get Updated Revenue Outlook as Budget Targets Due for Appropriations Committee

South Dakota legislators are reviewing updated revenue expectations for the next budget year as Gov. Larry Rhoden considers tweaks to his proposed budget after stronger-than-expected January numbers. Legislative Research Council Fiscal Chief Jeff Mehlhaff told lawmakers tax refunds could put hundreds of millions into residents’ pockets and add about $10.3 million to the state’s general fund.

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Government
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South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth

A House committee advanced HB 1205, a bill that would change South Dakota’s school funding formula so annual increases are set at inflation or 3% — whichever is greater — and sent it to House Appropriations without recommendation.

Government
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Mitchell Students, Community Members to Visit Pierre for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature” Feb. 19

Mitchell students and community members will travel to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre on Thursday, Feb. 19, for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature,” including a Capitol tour and meetings with state offices.

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South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth

A South Dakota House committee advanced HB 1205 on a split vote, sending it to House Appropriations after lawmakers debated changing the school funding formula so annual increases would be the greater of inflation or 3%.

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Government
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Mitchell City Council Approves $1 Transfer of Former Mobile Home Park Site for Owner-Occupied Housing Project

Mitchell city leaders approved transferring the former First Avenue mobile home park property to the Mitchell Area Development Corporation for $1 to advance a 24-home, owner-occupied development with price caps and a 10-year owner-occupancy requirement.

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Government
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South Dakota Native Royce Williams to Receive Medal of Honor at White House Ceremony

Wilmot native and retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, 100, will receive the Medal of Honor after a secret Korean War-era dogfight in 1952 in which he faced seven Soviet MiG-15 jets, according to an announcement from Sen. Mike Rounds.

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