Dakota Wesleyan hosts Doane in its 2026 home opener Saturday in Mitchell, while SDSU, USD, Augustana and USF highlight a busy college football weekend for South Dakota fans.
Looking for things to do in Mitchell over Labor Day weekend? From the Palace City Farmers Market to Dakota Wesleyan football and volleyball, here are four local events plus tips for enjoying the unofficial end of summer.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released updates on major highway projects near Mitchell, Wagner and the Platte-Winner Bridge.
Hot and humid weather will settle over Mitchell for the Corn Palace Festival weekend, with highs around 90 degrees or higher and a chance of thunderstorms Friday night.
Mitchell has nine outdoor warning sirens that are activated during qualifying severe weather emergencies and tested monthly. Residents who need shelter when the sirens sound can use the Davison County Courthouse, the community’s designated emergency storm shelter.
From Mitchell’s first roundabout to a new business plaza and major road work, several construction and development projects are changing the city as summer gives way to fall.
The Corn Palace Festival returns to downtown Mitchell this week, with Andy Grammer and Cole Swindell scheduled to headline concerts Friday and Saturday as the five-day community celebration fills Main Street.
Downtown Mitchell parking restrictions and street closures are in effect for the 2026 Corn Palace Festival, which runs Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Restrictions affect several city parking lots and streets near the Corn Palace.
The Mitchell Quarterback Club will hold its first meeting of the 2026-27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Lakeview Golf Course. Coaches from Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell High School are scheduled to discuss their teams.
Rep. Drew Peterson is named the 2026 Legislative Champion by the AGC of South Dakota.