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.
Mitchell High School has announced Bob Lemon as the next head coach of the Kernel girls soccer program, pending school board approval. Lemon previously led the program for six seasons.
High school softball area games on tap, Mitchell girls golf day off then back to competition tomorrow, Kernel track goes to Yankton tomorrow, Twins looking to get back on track & Timberwolves looking to go up 2-0 vs Spurs.
Mitchell City Council members discussed key infrastructure and development projects Monday, including Corn Palace flagpole replacement, 13th Avenue reconstruction financing, and housing updates.
The inductees for the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been released and induction will be in August.
High school softball results and next games, Mitchell Golf competing in back-to-back days, Kernel baseball & tennis at home, Twins back in action and NBA Semifinals keep rolling.