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Election
4 weeks ago
Davison County Redraws Precinct Maps for Primary Elections

Davison County has reduced the number of precincts it uses for primary elections to five.

Mitchell City Council to meet tonight
Government
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Council Says Goodbye to Three Members at Monday’s Meeting

The final council meeting for three members is a busy one with several high-profile issues to consider.

Clinking beer glasses
Business
1 month ago
Popular Pizza Chain Applying to Sell Alcohol at its Mitchell Location

One of the nation’s biggest pizza chains might soon be serving beer at their Mitchell location. The City Council will review their alcohol license application at Monday’s meeting.

South Dakota drought
Agriculture
1 month ago
NOAA Predicting Super El Niño This Winter, Potentially Exacerbating Drought

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an extremely strong El Niño for this winter, which traditionally means dry weather in South Dakota. It means the current drought may be hanging around for a while.

Agriculture
1 month ago
SDSU Extension Urges Farmers to Test Feed for Nitrates

The SDSU Extension is asking forage producers to test their hay and other feed for high levels of nitrate. Low-cost strips are available at the regional office in Mitchell.

Group of people at a ribbon-cutting ceremony outdoors, cutting a white ribbon in front of a Welcome to Mitchell, South Dakota sign.
Business
1 month ago
Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026 Leaves Its Mark on Downtown

Leadership Mitchell’s Class of 2026 unveiled their gift to the city on Thursday. The decorated traffic box is on the southeast corner of the 7th Ave./Main St. intersection.

Leap to Lane logo
Entertainment
1 month ago
Jump for Joy: Leap to Lane is June 20th

Leap to Lane will be Saturday, June 20th. Upwards of 400 people are expected, with several activities planned for all ages.

The Mitchell Municipal Band crowds onto the Saterlie Band Stand stage on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Mitchell Municipal Band Is Bigger and Better Than Ever

The Mitchell Municipal Band is nearly 75 years old, but thriving with huge roster of respected players from across the region.

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce building in downtown Mitchell.
Local
1 month ago
Leadership Mitchell Holding Ribbon Cutting for Class Project Thursday Downtown

Leadership Mitchell’s 2026 graduates will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil their class gift. It is scheduled in downtown on Thursday afternoon at 3:00.

U.S. Drought Monitor map for the week of June 11, 2026.
Weather
1 month ago
Area Drought Worsens; Parts of Davison and Hanson Counties Enter the Extreme Stage

Parts of southern Davison and Hanson Counties are now in extreme drought.

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