South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed more than 200 bills this session, including measures focused on airport expansion, genetic data privacy and public safety protections.
Mitchell School District officials will hold a public meeting to discuss the future of the Mass Customized Learning program amid declining interest and possible changes.
Davison County officials have reinstated a burn ban until further notice, citing ongoing fire risk. Limited exceptions include residential campfires and properly contained barrel burning in rural areas.
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced spring scholarship winners for the class of 2026.
27 high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Spring Scholarship Day on Feb. 20. Students with outstanding academic status, leadership potential and commitment to serving others were invited to campus to meet with faculty, staff and students, or virtually, while exploring opportunities at DWU.
A longtime Mitchell resident and community leader has announced his candidacy for the City Council Ward 3 seat, highlighting decades of experience in the utility industry and a commitment to responsible growth and taxpayer stewardship.
Mitchell residents can take advantage of the city’s annual Spring Cleanup Week April 20–24, with curbside pickup for oversized items and free landfill access for small loads. Meanwhile, South Dakotans who are elderly or disabled have until April 1 to apply for a state program that freezes property values for tax purposes.
What started as a routine drive into town quickly turned into something unforgettable along Lake Mitchell. A quiet morning was suddenly interrupted by the thunder of wings as thousands of snow geese took flight overhead, their calls echoing across the sky.
Davison County Commissioners tackled a wide range of issues this week, including a potential burn ban, facility upgrades, and a new jail contract, while also approving routine business. Meanwhile, local fourth graders are preparing for a hands-on agriculture event at the fairgrounds, and officials are raising concerns after state policy changes reduced meal availability for seniors, putting added strain on the community’s Adult Nutrition Program.
