NorthWestern Energy will close East Birch Avenue between Foster and Marshall streets in Mitchell for utility improvements. The affected block is expected to reopen by the end of the day.

Looking for things to do in Mitchell Nov. 6–8? Weekend events include holiday shopping, a free family movie, Dakota Wesleyan football and community fundraisers.

Mitchell’s weekend weather forecast calls for a cool Friday followed by sunshine and highs climbing into the upper 50s Saturday and Sunday.

Mitchell Kernels volleyball closes its regular season against Tea Area, while Dakota Wesleyan prepares for GPAC soccer and volleyball postseason action. Plus, Evan Bolster earns another conference honor, and DWU basketball and football return this weekend.

South Dakota’s unofficial 2026 general election results show Republicans leading every statewide candidate race. Statewide turnout reached 49.37%, below the previous two midterm elections.

Dakota Wesleyan volleyball closes its regular season with a Senior Night sweep, while Mitchell Kernels volleyball falls to O’Gorman. Plus, DWU men’s basketball and women’s soccer results and upcoming local sports action.

Larry Rhoden won South Dakota’s governor race, Mike Rounds secured another U.S. Senate term, and Marty Jackley won the state’s lone U.S. House seat in the 2026 general election.

NBC News projects Mike Rounds will defeat independent Brian Bengs in South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, securing a third term.