A newly formed Trail Life USA troop based at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell won the traveling team trophy at a regional Lego Pinewood Derby competition in Sioux Falls. Leaders say the event showcased teamwork and leadership as the troop continues to grow.
District 20 Sen. Paul Miskimins says lawmakers are shifting focus to one-time spending priorities as South Dakota’s budget work intensifies ahead of the Feb. 24 crossover deadline. The Joint Appropriations Committee recently updated revenue targets and lawmakers continue debating how much the state should keep in reserves.
Results from Area HS basketball games, Mitchell girls tough shooting night, Mitchell boys back-to-back wins, Tigers vs Defenders in the Corn Palace tonight, SDSU basketball today and tomorrow.
The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund will hold its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT. Donations support scholarships for seniors at Mitchell High School and Mitchell Christian School, with prize drawings for pledges.
A proposed constitutional amendment could put statewide mobile sports betting on South Dakota’s November 2026 ballot, with 90% of online wagering tax revenue directed to property tax relief. Gov. Larry Rhoden says he opposes expanding gaming but would not have veto power over a ballot measure.
South Dakota regulators approved a permit for the 333-megawatt Philip Wind Project in Haakon County, a $750 million development expected to be the largest wind farm in the state. The Public Utilities Commission accepted a settlement outlining construction and operating requirements for the developer.
South Dakota’s FFA chapters will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 21-28, 2026, highlighting agricultural education and student leadership. The South Dakota FFA Association includes more than 6,500 members statewide.
Environmental and public health groups say they’re weighing lawsuits after the EPA repealed the 2009 “Endangerment Finding,” the legal foundation for many federal greenhouse gas rules.
Class B girls only ones without a unanimous top team, Mitchell girls receive a vote, Lyman girls remain atop the poll with win over Parkston and more in this week’s latest Power 5 poll.
Class B boys the only ones without an undefeated team, Mitchell girls receive a vote, some Top 3 teams take losses, Class AA boys and girls remain unanimous and more in this week’s latest media poll.