First Reformed Church Soup Supper, Craft and Bake Sale
Entertainment
2 days ago
Weekend Happenings | Dueling Pianos, DWU Football, and Live Music

Mitchell’s weekend lineup is full of local fun — from Friday’s dueling pianos show to Saturday’s Dakota Wesleyan football game and church soup supper, plus Sunday’s live music from Billy Lurken. Be sure to bundle up and double-check schedules, as cold weather could bring changes.

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Agriculture
2 days ago
Davison County Farms Rank Among Top Subsidy Recipients

New data from the Environmental Working Group show several Davison County operations among South Dakota’s highest recipients of federal farm subsidies over the past two decades.

Testing of Sirens this Friday.
Local
2 days ago
Siren Test Set for Friday Morning Across Mitchell

Residents in Mitchell can expect to hear emergency sirens around 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, as Davison County conducts its routine monthly test. Officials say no action is needed by the public.

High School
2 days ago
Mitchell High School All-Conference & All-State Teams Fall 2025

Mitchell High School athletes are being recognized for outstanding performances during the 2025 fall sports season, earning All-Conference and All-State honors across soccer, golf, cross country, competitive cheer, dance, and football.

College
2 days ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 11/6/25

Mitchell Volleyball The Kernel volleyball team gets back to action tonight as they round […]

Weekend weather for Mitchell S.D.
Weather
2 days ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Weekend Chill and Flurries for Mitchell

According to the National Weather Service, Mitchell will see a sharp drop in temperatures this weekend with a chance of rain and snow Saturday and a cold, breezy Sunday.

Aberdeen man arrested
Crime
3 days ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Aberdeen Man Indicted on

n Aberdeen man and former state employee has been indicted on three felony charges involving solicitation of second-degree rape, possession of child pornography, and unlawful use of a computer system.

City of Mitchell to adjust trash pickup times for veterans' day.
Government
3 days ago
Mitchell Adjusts Veterans Day Garbage Collection; Landfill Closing at Noon Nov. 11

The City of Mitchell will run an early garbage collection schedule on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, with routes operating from 7 a.m. to noon. The Mitchell Regional Landfill will also close at noon in observance of the holiday.

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Agriculture
3 days ago
From Field to Facade: How Corn Built Mitchell’s Identity

Mitchell’s world-famous Corn Palace isn’t just a quirky landmark — it’s a living tribute to the farmers and families who built the city’s agricultural legacy. Learn how this iconic facade continues to honor South Dakota’s heartland roots.

Sports
3 days ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 11/5/25

Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan University teams faced a full slate of competition this week, highlighted by DWU basketball sweeps at the Corn Palace and standout GPAC honors in football and volleyball. The Mitchell Kernels fell to Brandon Valley in volleyball, while DWU golf and soccer wrapped up tough outings on the road.