The Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party is returning to downtown Mitchell on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, with expanded promotion thanks to an $8,000 Tourism Advertising Promotion Grant.
Mitchell High School has announced Bob Lemon as the next head coach of the Kernel girls soccer program, pending school board approval. Lemon previously led the program for six seasons.
Mitchell City Council members discussed key infrastructure and development projects Monday, including Corn Palace flagpole replacement, 13th Avenue reconstruction financing, and housing updates.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.
Residents in parts of Mitchell should prepare for a temporary water shutoff Wednesday as crews replace a water valve. Service is expected to be interrupted for several hours in two neighborhoods.
Levitt at the Falls will host 50 free concerts in Sioux Falls from June through September 2026, featuring national, regional, and local performers. The season includes special events, family shows, and America 250 celebrations.
The City of Mitchell is advancing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to reduce serious and fatal crashes across its roadway network by 2050. Officials are seeking public input through a transportation safety survey.
The Mitchell Board of Education reviewed the upcoming 2026–27 budget and approved new instructional coaching positions during its latest meeting. Final budget approval is expected later this summer.
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.