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Crime
2 days ago
South Dakota SNAP Has Lowest Payment Error Rate In The Country

South Dakota leads nation in SNAP efficiency. State has set standard for accuracy in payments 11 of last 12 years.

South Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle in front of a sunset
Local
2 days ago
UPDATE: Crash Report For Accident That Closed I-90 East Friday Afternoon Released

I-90 East was completely shutdown just west of Mitchell Friday afternoon for over an hour.

Poster for It Happened on Route 66
news
2 days ago
Junior Players Ready to Travel America’s Highway, Route 66, for Annual Summer Show

This year’s Area Community Theatre Junior Players production is a nostalgic comedy set on Route 66.

Sports
2 days ago
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Results & Twins return to face the Rockies

Full results from last night’s nine game slate in Amateur Baseball and the Minnesota Twins will look to bounce back in their new upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies.

Retro-style poster for Donnie Days 2026 in Stickney, SD, featuring a stadium, water tower, and fireworks.
Lifestyle
2 days ago
Donnie Days Putting Stickney on the Map

A Stickney festival inspired by Donnie Hoffman’s love of fireworks has quickly become a regional draw, filled with sports tournaments, dances, a rodeo, and, yes, pyrotechnics.

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Agriculture
3 days ago
The Red Power Roundup, An International Harvester Showcase, Being Held in South Dakota This Year

The best in Case/IH equipment from around the globe will be on display in Huron June 25-27th

Bucky, the famous Mitchell deer, getting a head scratch.
Local
3 days ago
Bucky, Mitchell’s Most Famous Deer Resident, Capturing Hearts Again On The East End Of Town

A deer that has won hearts and minds across Mitchell for being so docile has popped up again around town. Bucky is quickly becoming the city’s unofficial mascot.

Iron behind a golf ball on a tee
High School
3 days ago
Mitchell Kernel Senior Wins South Dakota Golf Association Junior Championship

A Mitchell High School student won the 2026 SDGA Junior golf championship in thrilling fashion on Wednesday. He came from behind to force a playoff. It was decided after 10 extra holes.

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