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.
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.
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.
Mitchell softball with a pair of games on Saturday, DWU track in the Loper Twilight meet, Twins looking to get past Guardians and NBA Playoffs continue.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Laney Jackson (Titze) shares a deeply personal commentary about her own journey and struggles with mental health.
Mitchell and the surrounding area will host a busy lineup of entertainment, athletics and community events this weekend, including live music performances, cancer awareness races, collegiate athletics and graduation ceremonies.
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host a public candidate and ballot issue forum on May 19 at Dakota Wesleyan University’s Sherman Center. Voters will hear from representatives on both sides of the ballot issue, as well as candidates running for Mitchell School Board and Mitchell City Council ahead of the upcoming election.
Mitchell residents can expect a warm start to the weekend on Friday, followed by cooler and breezy conditions on Saturday before sunshine returns on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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.
The City of Mitchell received approval for its variance request related to the Lake Mitchell Dam during Wednesday’s Water Management Board meeting.