South Dakota COVID-19 update for 2-23-22

By Mitchell Now February 24, 2022 6:08 am

2 days ago

Wessington Springs High School Opens New Meat Processing Lab for Ag Students

Wessington Springs High School students will soon get hands-on meat processing experience through a new agricultural lab equipped with commercial-style tools. School officials say the program will support career training and help supply beef for school lunches.

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2 days ago

Qury Fire Near Custer Grows to 8,434 Acres as Crews Build Containment Lines

Firefighters continue battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills near Custer as the wildfire has grown to 8,434 acres with 27% containment as of Tuesday, March 17. Officials say about 10 properties have been damaged and some evacuation orders remain in place.

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24 hours ago

Thousands of Snow Geese Fill the Sky Over Lake Mitchell in Stunning Morning Surprise | COMMENTARY

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.

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1 day ago

Davison County Reviews Burn Ban, Ag Event Returns, and Meal Cuts Impact Seniors

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.

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5 hours ago

Mitchell Announces Spring Cleanup Week; Deadline Nears for Property Tax Relief Program

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.