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Central Electric Coop awards 17 area scholarships
Education
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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.

Farmer on tractor with sunset in background
Agriculture
4 months ago
South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force as Dry Conditions Worsen

Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.

Chance of rain Sunday for Mitchell SD
Weather
4 months ago
Mitchell Weekend Weather: Mild Friday, Breezy Saturday, Showers Possible Sunday

A pleasant start to the weekend in Mitchell gives way to increasing winds Saturday and a chance of showers by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Farmer in a wheat field
Local
6 months ago
South Dakota Families Can Apply for Century Farm, Ranch Recognition Through Aug. 1

South Dakota families who have owned farmland or ranchland for 100 years or more can apply for recognition through the state’s Century Farm and Ranch program. The annual honor highlights multigenerational ag operations across South Dakota.