COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations Rise In SD On Wednesday

By Mitchell Now April 7, 2021 3:25 pm

1 day ago

Burn bans issued in Davison, Douglas counties as fire danger rises

Davison and Douglas counties have enacted burn bans effective immediately due to dry, windy conditions and increased wildfire risk. Officials say all open burning is prohibited until further notice, and violations in Douglas County carry a $500 fine.

Government

9 hours ago

Mitchell Chamber Hosting District 20 Legislator “Cracker Barrel” Feb. 27 at DWU

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Cracker Barrel” forum with District 20 legislators from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Dakota Wesleyan University. Community members can submit written questions to be read by a moderator during the discussion.

People

11 hours ago

Mitchell High School girls basketball coach Dave Brooks to retire after 2025-26 season

Mitchell High School announced Head Girls Basketball Coach Dave Brooks will retire following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. District officials credited Brooks with building a disciplined, competitive program and making a lasting impact on student-athletes.

Local

10 hours ago

Davison County Commission approves liquor license, jail contract and fairgrounds project; rural water discusses future tower

The Davison County Commission approved a retail on-sale liquor license for Legacy Pointe LLC, appointed Emergency Manager Jeff Bathke as the county’s designee for wildland fire suppression requests, and approved an out-of-county jail contract with Clay County. Commissioners also heard Davison Rural Water is considering a new water tower in three to five years to support growth outside Mitchell.

Sports

13 hours ago

Area Basketball Results, Mitchell teams fall to Brandon Valley, DWU GPAC Postseason games, SDSU vs NDSU & Timberwolves vs Clippers tomorrow

Area Basketball Playoff results and Huron, Mitchell teams fall to Brandon Valley, DWU GPAC Postseason games begin, SDSU vs NDSU & Timberwolves vs Clippers tomorrow night.