The 2026 Corn Palace Festival returns to downtown Mitchell Aug. 26-30 with carnival rides, vendors and headline performances by Andy Grammer and Cole Swindell.
Philip rancher Britni Ross was named the 2026 Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year during the Women in Ag event in Mitchell. Ross was selected from five finalists for the annual award recognizing South Dakota women who make an impact in agriculture, their families and communities.
South Dakota hunters can prepare for the 2026 hunting seasons with key reminders on licenses, season dates, public access, tagging requirements and other regulations from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Mitchell is in for a mostly sunny and mild start to the weekend, with highs in the 80s Friday and Saturday before clouds and rain chances return Sunday.
Looking for things to do in Mitchell this weekend? Magic, college volleyball, the Palace City Farmers Market, family activities and live music are among the events scheduled Aug. 21-23.
The Mitchell, South Dakota, real estate market enters August with homes moving faster than a year ago despite a decline in available inventory.
The Mitchell City Council has approved a new leash law changing the rules for pet owners when animals are away from their property.
Mitchell’s first roundabout is taking shape at West 23rd Avenue and North Ohlman Street as part of a major 2026 infrastructure project.
The new Mitchell Now mobile app offers an improved way to follow Mitchell-area news, weather, sports, events and breaking news. New features include saved stories, improved search, weather forecasts, night mode and enhanced breaking news alerts.
Mitchell starts the work week sunny and warm before chances for showers and thunderstorms return Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will range from the upper 70s to mid-80s through Friday.