Mitchell Area Housing delayed Southlake Estates ribbon cuttings after weather setbacks. Streets wrap by Sept. 10, with an open house rescheduled for Sept. 25.
The Mitchell City Council begins reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and capital projects tonight, aligning priorities with the city’s Forward2040 vision.
The Mitchell School Board will weigh selling its Crow Lake wind turbine to Basin Electric, valued at $850K, during tonight’s 5:30 p.m. meeting.
Farmer celebrated its 25th annual Antique Car and Tractor Parade with over 100 entries, drawing nearly 1,000 spectators to the fall tradition.
Gov. Larry Rhoden proclaimed Sept. 19 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in South Dakota, honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action.
The Lake Mitchell Improvement Project faces delays as state officials require a flow and breach analysis before dam reconstruction can proceed.
Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations to fill the vacant District 16 House seat following the passing of Representative Richard Vasgaard. Community members can apply or nominate someone through a link at MitchellNow.com, with nominations due by September 7.
Sioux Falls tourism numbers fell this summer, with visits down 9% in June and 6% in July compared to last year. Experience Sioux Falls reports fewer travelers at Falls Park and other attractions, citing economic uncertainty and reduced international travel.
The Sioux Falls City Council is wrapping up work on the 2026 budget, but officials warn new property tax limits will force $10 million in cuts over the next decade. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says the legislature’s property tax task force is weighing even deeper restrictions, raising concerns for the city’s long-term finances.
As South Dakota cities finalize their 2026 budgets, local officials say new property tax restrictions are creating major challenges. The changes, approved by the legislature earlier this year, are drawing criticism from Sioux Falls Finance Director Shawn Pritchett, who testified during summer Task Force hearings.