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FFA State Fair results
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
FFA Members Recognized for Achievement at the South Dakota State Fair

South Dakota FFA members competed in livestock exhibitions, agriscience, farm safety and agricultural displays during the 2026 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

Roads & Traffic
2 weeks ago
Road Striping Underway on South Burr Street in Mitchell

Drivers in Mitchell are being urged to use caution as road striping takes place on South Burr Street between First Avenue and Spruce Street.

South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for a Farm Bill that Works for Them
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for a Farm Bill that Works for Them

South Dakota farmers and ranchers are in Washington, D.C., this week urging Congress to pass an updated Farm Bill that addresses rising input costs, disaster assistance, conservation programs, year-round E-15 and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders during the National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In.

LifeServe Blood Center schedules two blood drives in Mitchell in June
Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Blood Donors Can Help Breast Cancer Patients Keep Fighting

LifeServe Blood Center will host 4 blood donation events in the month of October in Mitchell.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Five Simple Ways to Secure Your Home in Mitchell

ADT notes the average thief takes less than 12 minutes to burglarize a home, and most use simple tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers to force entry.

Fall equinox
Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
When Does Fall Start in Mitchell? 4 Things to Know About the 2026 Autumnal Equinox

Fall officially begins in Mitchell, South Dakota, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Here are four things to know about the autumnal equinox, including its exact time and why day and night aren’t really equal.

Business
2 weeks ago
Applications Open for 2027 South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Governor’s Giant Vision Competition. All applications must be submitted by January 18, 2027.

Starry Saturday event upcoming Sept. 19
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
DWU Host Starry Saturday Event

Saturday, September 19, 2026, DWU will host a unique astronomy event in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center from 7 to 8:30.

September is a good time for Mitchell homeowners to tackle fall maintenance before colder temperatures arrive. From checking the furnace to cleaning gutters and preparing outdoor plumbing, a few projects now can help get homes ready for late fall and winter.
Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Prepare Your Mitchell Home for Cooler Fall Weather

September is a good time for Mitchell homeowners to tackle fall maintenance before colder temperatures arrive. From checking the furnace to cleaning gutters and preparing outdoor plumbing, a few projects now can help get homes ready for late fall and winter.

Mitchell work week weather: Rain Monday, cooler temperatures before more showers return
Weather
2 weeks ago
WORK WEEK WEATHER: Rain, Thunderstorms Monday before Drier, Mild Days Return to Mitchell

Mitchell starts the work week with rain, thunderstorms and breezy conditions Monday before drier weather returns Tuesday. Temperatures will generally reach the 70s through Friday, with another chance of showers during the week.