Fourth-grade students from Mitchell and surrounding schools will take part in Ag in the Classroom on Tuesday, March 24, at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The event gives students hands-on lessons about farm animals, crops, soil and agricultural safety.
Class Awards given out following the end of the Girls State Tournaments for Spirit of Su, Spirit of Six and the All-Tournament teams.
High School State Champions from every class, Mitchell sends Dave Brooks out on a winning note, DWU Baseball game cancellation, Tiger WBB make Round of 16 and are headed to Sioux City & Timberwolves fall to Thunder.
Final Games of Girls Basketball State Tournaments, DWU Baseball in GPAC play, DWU WBB advance to second round & Timberwolves vs Thunder.
The South Dakota Department of Health says three more people have died from influenza during the 2025-26 season, bringing the statewide death toll to 23. State health data also shows more than 15,000 cases and 838 hospitalizations this season, with activity declining since a February peak.
Two Mitchell sporting events are getting a financial boost from the city’s Sports and Events Authority. The board approved $7,500 for Palace City Baseball Association tournaments and $10,000 for Dakota Wesleyan University’s NAIA women’s basketball event at the Corn Palace.
The Mitchell City Council is moving ahead with a third round of bids for a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground. City officials hope added construction options will lower costs and bring the FEMA-backed project closer to budget.
South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a campaign proposal Friday to invest $2 million in a new “Launch South Dakota” initiative aimed at supporting startups and homegrown entrepreneurs. Johnson said the plan would use money from the state’s Future Fund if he is elected governor.
High School Girls Basketball State Tournaments Day Two games + Day One results, DWU Softball wrapping up Tucson Invitational, Tiger WBB National Tournament game in the Corn Palace tonight & Timberwolves vs Warriors.
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation is inviting alumni, local businesses and community members to the Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the World’s Only Corn Palace. Proceeds from the event will support the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Mitchell Tech students.