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.
Showers and breezy conditions kick off the workweek in Mitchell, followed by a sunny warm-up into Thursday before rain chances return Friday
District 20 legislators fielded questions in Mitchell about Gov. Larry Rhoden’s property tax plan, data center incentives and proposals aimed at improving rural roads and small-bridge infrastructure.
Mitchell’s Corn Palace has been selected as an official stop on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Great American Road Trip, putting the landmark in a national spotlight tied to the America 250 celebration
The Mitchell School District Caring Closet is adding scheduled clothing shopping appointments and “Cuts for Kids” haircuts at its monthly pop-up events, aimed at helping students get essentials so they can focus on school. Appointments are limited to in-person Mitchell students and must be reserved online
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota to Host “ShamROCK and Roll” Fundraising Event March 7
The Mitchell Park and Recreation Board voted 3-2 to give its members a 40% discount on Mitchell Recreation Center memberships, matching the city employee rate. The board also approved updated rental fees and multiple facility agreements for city sports venues.
A South Dakota Legislature bill would require commercial driver license holders to demonstrate English proficiency and would allow officers to cite and place drivers out of service if they can’t respond to official inquiries in English. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Taffy Howard, has advanced in the House and could next head to Gov. Larry Rhoden.
A key South Dakota Senate vote on data center incentives failed this week after Sen. John Carley was absent during Tuesday’s floor session in Pierre. The incident renewed debate over lawmakers missing votes amid close margins and the possibility of tie-breaking action by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen.
The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund held its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT.