More than 300 members of South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas will travel to Chicago this November to perform in one of the nation’s largest Thanksgiving parades.
Davison County has distributed just over one-third of its opioid settlement funds, with tens of thousands still unspent as local officials weigh future use. Data highlights slower spending trends across South Dakota communities.
The Mitchell boys tennis triangular with Aberdeen Central and Sioux Falls Washington has been postponed due to cool and wet conditions. The event is now scheduled for Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m.
From city council decisions to business changes and local achievements, here are the top trending stories in Mitchell this week.
The South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 19 compliance checks in Mitchell on April 23, 2026, with five businesses recording their first violations in a 24-month period.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026–2027, offering professional development and community engagement opportunities.
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced 12 finalists for its 2026 Honors of Distinction, with several Mitchell students earning recognition among the university’s top seniors.
Mitchell residents are invited to share feedback on pedestrian and roadway safety during a May 5 open house. Community input will help guide a citywide safety action plan and support a federal grant application.
A sharp cooldown and gusty winds are expected across Mitchell this weekend, with temperatures dipping Friday and Saturday before a sunnier, milder Sunday arrives.