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Mitchell Ice Arena gets construction grant
Local
3 days ago
Mitchell Ice Arena to Receive $1.7 Million in Facility Upgrades

The Mitchell Ice Arena will receive $1.7 million in upgrades, including roof repairs, improved drainage and additional parking as officials work to permanently fix long-standing leak issues at the facility.

School board reviews several things on the agenda
Education
3 days ago
Mitchell Board of Education Reviews Elementary Handbook, Honors CTE Student Success

The Mitchell Board of Education reviewed minor updates to the district’s elementary handbook Monday night while also discussing student eligibility policies, approving personnel changes and recognizing career and technical education students.

Sports
3 days ago
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Girls Golf in Yankton & Mitchell Baseball Postseason Bound

High school softball results/next games, Mitchell girls golf and boys tennis in action, Kernel baseball earns No. 11 seed in Class A standings, Twins face the Marlins and the Timberwolves face the Spurs in Game 5 tonight.

Young lady from Wagner high school, Ashlyn Koupal, receives Miss Basketball award for 2026
High School
3 days ago
Wagner’s Ashlyn Koupal named South Dakota Miss Basketball for 2026

The 2026 South Dakota Miss Basketball award winner, Ashlyn Koupal.

Chef Louie to do ground breaking
Local
4 days ago
Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chef Louie’s Revival

Chef Louie’s, one of Mitchell’s most iconic restaurants, is officially making its return. The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Connect Mitchell Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 for the new steakhouse location along the Highway 37 bypass.

Longfellow Elementary names news principal
Education
4 days ago
Mitchell School District Names New Principal for Longfellow Elementary

The Mitchell School District has selected Todd Obele as the next principal of Longfellow Elementary School. Obele, currently superintendent of the Henry School District, will begin his new role July 1, replacing longtime principal Lisa Heckenlaible, who is retiring after years of service.

Patriotic blue veteran cap with US flag patch rests on a granite memorial beside scattered stones in a cemetery.
Entertainment
4 days ago
American Legion Post 18 Invites Community to Annual Memorial Day Program in Mitchell

American Legion Post 18 will host its annual Memorial Day Program at 10 a.m. on May 25 at the Servicemen’s Cemetery in Mitchell. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony honoring those who served the nation.

Sports
4 days ago
Mitchell Sports Roundup: Loaded Softball Slate & Mitchell Boys Tennis ESD Meet begins

High school softball slate loaded with Mitchell also in action, Kernel boys tennis begins ESD meet today, Twins get past Guardians on the road and NBA Playoff Semifinals continue with a pair of Game 4’s.

Roads closed in Mitchell on Monday May 11th
Local
4 days ago
5th Avenue Closure Scheduled for Street, Utility Improvements Beginning May 11

A section of 5th Avenue will close Monday morning for ongoing street and utility improvements. Drivers are advised to avoid the construction area between Burr and Kittridge and use alternate routes.

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Agriculture
7 days ago
South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force as Dry Conditions Worsen

Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.