Davison County has distributed just over one-third of its opioid settlement funds, with tens of thousands still unspent as local officials weigh future use. Data highlights slower spending trends across South Dakota communities.
Mitchell residents are invited to share feedback on pedestrian and roadway safety during a May 5 open house. Community input will help guide a citywide safety action plan and support a federal grant application.
The Mitchell Police Department reported increased calls for service and accidents in March 2026 compared to last year, while total traffic stops declined overall despite higher activity within the city.
Large infrastructure projects, a tornado safe room, increased traffic enforcement and a major project bid well under budget highlighted the latest Mitchell City Council agenda.
The Mitchell City Council will consider infrastructure bids, license transfers, and ordinance updates during its April meeting, along with several consent agenda items and public hearings.
South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announced that candidate Robert Arnold did not submit enough valid signatures to qualify for the Democratic primary ballot for governor.
South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.
Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.
The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.
Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.