With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session nearing key deadlines, education advocates are pressing lawmakers to put a recent revenue uptick toward K-12 funding as districts warn of potential seven-figure cuts.
The Mitchell City Council voted 4-3 to reject a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground after bids came in near $968,000, leaving an estimated $230,000-plus funding gap.
Area Region Boys Basketball results + Girls SoDak16 games tonight, DWU Golf Day Two at Lake Las Vegas, DWU WBB wins GPAC Conference Tournament title over Dordt, SDSU Summit League Tournament begins tomorrow & Timberwolves take down Grizzlies.
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation will host an Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the World’s Only Corn Palace, with proceeds supporting the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., with tournament play beginning at 6:30 p.m.
O’Gorman girls slide in with a vote for top team in Class AA, Four teams receive a top vote in boys Class B, Three teams finish regular season 20-0 and Mitchell girls gain a few votes in the final prep media poll of the 2025-2026 season.
Sioux Falls Washington boys enter RV category, Class AA top teams remain unanimous, Class B best team still unclear after top team votes stay spread and no Mitchell team receives votes in final poll of 2025-2026 season.
Davison County commissioners approved spring road weight restrictions, setting a six-ton-per-axle limit on county oil roads effective Feb. 25 due to seasonal conditions. Some major routes are exempt, and Highway Patrol Motor Carrier officers will help enforce the limits.
South Dakota Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson said they support the latest U.S. military action against Iran, pointing to nuclear and terrorism concerns. The statements came as national and international outlets reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Highlanders and Wesleyan Bells will perform a free concert tour March 6-10 with stops in Gregory, Sioux Falls, Alexandria and Salem, plus Papillion, Nebraska. All performances are open to the public.
Area Boys Playoff Basketball first round results + tonight’s region games, DWU Golf & Basketball competing today and Timberwolves vs Grizzlies.