A Mitchell criminal case involving Courtney Stork is moving ahead after multiple delays, with the defendant opting to represent himself. A judge has denied motions to suppress evidence tied to two 2025 searches, and a new motions hearing is set for Feb. 17.

Mitchell law enforcement leaders say violent crime remains low and most calls involve property crime or drug activity, even as overall incident counts can look high due to the city’s size and thorough reporting

The Mitchell City Council voted 6-2 to override Mayor Jordan Hanson’s veto and move ahead with a $9,400 preliminary design agreement for a proposed five-hole par-3 short course at Lakeview Golf Course.

The South Dakota Department of Health reported three additional influenza-related deaths in the past week, bringing the 2025-26 season total to nine as statewide flu activity remains widespread.

Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.

Mitchell Public Library reported its highest total circulation in the past decade in 2025, with physical and digital checkouts rising from 2024. Library officials also noted increased visitor traffic and new OverDrive digital collections.

South Dakota lawmakers are debating whether large-scale data centers should get long-term tax incentives and how to protect residents from potential utility and infrastructure cost impacts as proposals advance in Pierre.

U.S. Sen. John Thune is accepting applications for paid summer internships in Washington, D.C., and in South Dakota offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Thune is also taking applications for the Senate Page Program, with separate deadlines in March and April.