The Area Community Theater in Mitchell will welcome about 280 students for a private matinee of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas, providing local youth with free access to live theater through a community-supported arts initiative.
Mitchell will host several Veterans Day events honoring those who served, from church services and community meals to a formal program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.
Mitchell’s weekend lineup is full of local fun — from Friday’s dueling pianos show to Saturday’s Dakota Wesleyan football game and church soup supper, plus Sunday’s live music from Billy Lurken. Be sure to bundle up and double-check schedules, as cold weather could bring changes.
Looking for fun beyond Halloween candy? From live music and family activities to fall-themed events, Mitchell offers plenty to do this weekend, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is commending Meta’s decision to restrict teen content on Instagram, calling it an important step toward protecting children online.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Blue and White Days homecoming runs October 19–26, featuring a week of campus and community events. Highlights include Sunday’s free instrumental concert, Monday’s coronation and “W” lighting, Thursday’s Legacy Banquet, and Friday’s 50-year celebration of DWU’s nursing program.
Mitchell’s largest park is getting a makeover in 2026, pending final city council approval. More than $100,000 is earmarked for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lighting around the Aquatic Center pool, concrete for basketball courts, event power outlets, and new sunshade structures.
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail expansion near Lien Park is expected to be completed by November. The $2.7 million project adds a mile of trail, including the city’s first elevated boardwalk through the treetops.
The Mitchell City Council will meet Monday to consider a $50,000 retail study proposed by Alabama-based Retail Strategies, which helps cities attract new businesses using consumer shopping data. Mayor Jordan Hanson says a single business generating $2.5 million in sales could cover the study’s cost through city sales tax in its first year.
Mitchell city leaders are moving forward with plans for a second fire station, fully funding the $2.5 million project in the 2026 budget. The city council reversed a prior plan to spread costs over three years. Potential sites include the old water treatment plant or land near the airport. Fire Chief Shannon Sandoval says the department already has the necessary equipment and will add six new employees in 2026.