Mitchell High School announced Head Girls Basketball Coach Dave Brooks will retire following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. District officials credited Brooks with building a disciplined, competitive program and making a lasting impact on student-athletes.
Area Basketball Playoff results and Huron, Mitchell teams fall to Brandon Valley, DWU GPAC Postseason games begin, SDSU vs NDSU & Timberwolves vs Clippers tomorrow night.
Davison and Douglas counties have enacted burn bans effective immediately due to dry, windy conditions and increased wildfire risk. Officials say all open burning is prohibited until further notice, and violations in Douglas County carry a $500 fine.
The South Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 175 on Thursday, approving a requirement that people provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The measure cleared the Senate 28-6 and now heads to the House.
South Dakota lawmakers won’t advance a proposal to raise the property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans and some surviving spouses. The state Senate voted 20-14 against Senate Bill 126 on Feb. 20.
The Mitchell Golf and Cemetery Board says money budgeted for a planned five-hole short course at Lakeview Golf Course would remain available in 2027 if construction is pushed back. The $1.05 million project is in the design phase, with bidding expected later this year.
Ranks shift for Class AA boys, Class B boys & girls wide open as top votes continue to spread and Mitchell girls remain in receiving votes section in latest prep media poll.
Sioux Falls Roosevelt drops multiple spots in Class AA boys ranks, Class A top team still unanimous for boys and girls, Class B boys and girls open as three teams receive top votes, & Mitchell still receiving votes in last Power 5 poll.
Area High School Basketball Playoffs has begun (Class A & B girls only) & Mitchell Senior Night vs Brandon Valley tonight + upcoming DWU, SDSU & NBA basketball.
The Mitchell High School marching band performed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Valentine’s Day, marching down Main Street U.S.A. in front of thousands. The trip included nearly 100 students and is part of a band tradition held about every four years.