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The Mitchell School District received $38,663 through the 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant to modernize its automotive technology lab.
Government
24 hours ago
Mitchell School District Among Nine in South Dakota Receiving CTE Equipment Grants

The Mitchell School District is among nine districts in South Dakota selected for 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant funding. State officials say the grants will help schools upgrade Career and Technical Education equipment in areas including automotive, manufacturing, agriculture and culinary arts.

House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Government
1 day ago
South Dakota Senate to Consider Bill Requiring School Coaches to Report Suspected Child Abuse

The South Dakota Senate is set to take up House Bill 1187 on Monday, March 9. The measure would add a “coach of a school activity” to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

South Dakota families who have owned at least 80 acres of original farmland for 100 years or more can apply for Century Farm and Ranch recognition through Aug. 1.
Local
1 day ago
South Dakota Families Can Apply for Century Farm, Ranch Recognition Through Aug. 1

South Dakota families who have owned farmland or ranchland for 100 years or more can apply for recognition through the state’s Century Farm and Ranch program. The annual honor highlights multigenerational ag operations across South Dakota.

A Corn Hole set up
Local
1 day ago
Mitchell Tech Foundation to Host Alumni Gathering, Cornhole Tournament at Corn Palace on April 4

The Mitchell Technical College Foundation is inviting alumni, local businesses and community members to the Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the World’s Only Corn Palace. Proceeds from the event will support the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Mitchell Tech students.

The Chamber Courtyard in downtown Mitchell, located across from the Corn Palace, will host student-run storefront businesses during the summer tourism season as part of the Mitchell Student Business Competition.
Local
4 days ago
Mitchell Student Business Competition to launch summer storefronts near Corn Palace

MITCHELL, S.D. — What if a student’s classroom idea could become a real storefront […]

The 112th student-built home by Mitchell Technical College is now for sale by sealed bid at 1527 E. Eighth St. in Mitchell’s Ridgeview on Foster development.
Business
5 days ago
Mitchell Tech student-built home for sale in Ridgeview on Foster; sealed bids start at $385,000

Mitchell Technical College has completed its 112th student-built home at 1527 E. Eighth St. in Mitchell. The 1,845-square-foot, three-bedroom home is available by sealed bid with a minimum bid of $385,000.

A daytime exterior photo of Mitchell City Hall (612 N. Main St.)
Local
5 days ago
Planning Commission agenda: March 9 meeting includes two variance requests, Hot Shots Espresso plan review

The Mitchell Planning Commission will meet March 9 at City Hall to consider two residential setback variance requests and review a plan for Hot Shots Espresso at 322 E. Havens Ave.

South Dakota State Capital
Government
5 days ago
South Dakota teachers urge lawmakers to use revenue boost as budget, property tax decisions near finish line

With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session nearing key deadlines, education advocates are pressing lawmakers to put a recent revenue uptick toward K-12 funding as districts warn of potential seven-figure cuts.

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