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U.S. Drought Monitor map for the week of June 11, 2026.
Weather
1 month ago
Area Drought Worsens; Parts of Davison and Hanson Counties Enter the Extreme Stage

Parts of southern Davison and Hanson Counties are now in extreme drought.

Work Week Weather Forecast
Agriculture
1 month ago
Hot, Wet Start to Summer Not Necessarily A Harbinger of Things to Come

June will start like a firecracker with temps near 100 next week. The National Weather Service isn’t convinced that will translate into a sizzling summer, though.

Stack of ripe red tomatoes in wicker baskets at an outdoor farmer's market, with leeks in a basket to the right and sunflowers in the background.
Local
1 month ago
Saturday is the first Palace City Farmers Market of 2026

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The plaza on the south end of the Corn […]

Central Electric Coop awards 17 area scholarships
Education
1 month ago
Several Area Students Earn College Scholarships

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A host of area students have recently been awarded […]

The South Dakota map for this week from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Weather
1 month ago
South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week

South Dakota’s drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.

Farm
1 month ago
Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award Nominations Due Friday

Organizers are putting out a last call for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year nominations.

Agriculture
2 months ago
Farmers Being Scammed Out of Thousands by Fake Farm Equipment Website

A website claims to be a farm equipment dealer in Castlewood. Experts say it’s a scam.

Drought conditions in South Dakota the week of May 28th, 2026
Agriculture
2 months ago
Area farmers Battling Severe Drought

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Drought continues to deepen in South Dakota, with the […]

Chamber Ag committee invitation to the public
Agriculture
2 months ago
Mitchell Chamber Ag Committee to Host 2026 Ag Connections: Farm to Table Event at Oak Lane Colony

Mitchell Chamber Ag Committee invites the community to attend the 2026 Ag Connections.

Stack of ripe red tomatoes in wicker baskets at an outdoor farmer's market, with leeks in a basket to the right and sunflowers in the background.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Palace City Farmers Market Returns to Mitchell June 6 at Corn Palace Plaza

The Palace City Farmers Market is set to return to downtown Mitchell on June 6, bringing locally grown produce, homemade goods and handcrafted items to the Corn Palace Plaza each Saturday through the end of September.