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Katie Wheeless

Katie Wheeless is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief for Saga Communications, with a network of hyper-local news platforms dedicated to informing and connecting communities. With a background in media leadership and a passion for local journalism, she oversees editorial direction, community engagement, and strategic growth.

Cool and breezy this week
Weather
3 weeks ago
WORK WEEK WEATHER: Warm, windy start to the week in Mitchell before midweek heat surge

Mitchell will see a rapid warmup through midweek, with highs climbing into the 90s by Wednesday before storms and cooler air arrive later in the week.

Mitchell weekend events include a cornhole tournament
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Weekend Guide: Events and Activities April 17-19

From college athletics to live theater and family-friendly fun, Mitchell has a full slate of events planned for April 17-19.

Proposed Mabee Eye Clinic
Local
4 weeks ago
Mitchell Planning Commission to Review Mabee Eye Clinic Proposal for Former Perkins Site

A redevelopment plan for the former Perkins location in Mitchell will go before the Planning Commission on April 13, 2026, featuring a new eye clinic and additional commercial space.

Old Bank building renovated for office space in Mitchell SD.
ZZZ App Top Stories
4 weeks ago
Reserve Executive Office Suites Bring Modern Workspace Options to Mitchell’s North Main Street | Photos

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) A former bank building on North Main Street has been […]

Weekend Community Events
Local
1 month ago
Mitchell Weekend Guide: Events and Activities April 10–12

Baseball, live music, hockey, and community events headline a busy April weekend in Mitchell. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s happening and how to attend.

Weekend Weather Forecast
Weather
1 month ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Weekend warmup brings wind, clouds and near-summer heat to Mitchell

A windy but warming weekend is ahead for Mitchell, with temperatures climbing from the 60s Saturday into the 80s by Sunday.

High School Friends who unearthed a time capsule from 2005
Lifestyle
1 month ago
Former Mitchell Classmates Reveal Contents of 2005 Time Capsule

Four Mitchell friends who recently unearthed a time capsule they buried in 2005, share what was inside, revealing sentimental items.

April 2026 Mitchell housing market update
Local
1 month ago
April 2026 Mitchell Housing Market Update Shows Price Adjustments and Slower Sales Pace

Mitchell’s housing market in April 2026 reflects softer price trends and longer selling times, with data from Realtor.com showing shifting conditions for buyers and sellers.

Local
1 month ago
Demolition of Old Mitchell High School Begins After Delay

Crews have started tearing down the former Mitchell High School following a delay tied to an asbestos paperwork error, as the district reflects on a successful first year in the new facility.

The Chamber Courtyard in downtown Mitchell, located across from the Corn Palace, will host student-run storefront businesses during the summer tourism season as part of the Mitchell Student Business Competition.
Education
1 month ago
Mitchell Students Win Retail Space Near Corn Palace in Entrepreneur Competition

Young entrepreneurs in Mitchell are launching businesses near the Corn Palace after winning a Shark Tank-style competition aimed at boosting local retail and hands-on learning.