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House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Senate to Consider Bill Requiring School Coaches to Report Suspected Child Abuse

The South Dakota Senate is set to take up House Bill 1187 on Monday, March 9. The measure would add a “coach of a school activity” to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

Farmer in a wheat field
Local
3 months ago
South Dakota Families Can Apply for Century Farm, Ranch Recognition Through Aug. 1

South Dakota families who have owned farmland or ranchland for 100 years or more can apply for recognition through the state’s Century Farm and Ranch program. The annual honor highlights multigenerational ag operations across South Dakota.

Mitchell Media Group looking for news editor
Business
3 months ago
Mitchell-Area Groups Can Apply for Central Electric Operation Round-Up Grants by May 1

Central Electric Cooperative is accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications through May 1 for projects that benefit local communities. The program helps fund nonprofits, clubs and community groups across the cooperative’s service area.

The Chamber Courtyard in downtown Mitchell, located across from the Corn Palace, will host student-run storefront businesses during the summer tourism season as part of the Mitchell Student Business Competition.
Local
3 months ago
Mitchell Student Business Competition to launch summer storefronts near Corn Palace

MITCHELL, S.D. — What if a student’s classroom idea could become a real storefront […]

The 112th student-built home by Mitchell Technical College is now for sale by sealed bid at 1527 E. Eighth St. in Mitchell’s Ridgeview on Foster development.
Business
3 months ago
Mitchell Tech student-built home for sale in Ridgeview on Foster; sealed bids start at $385,000

Mitchell Technical College has completed its 112th student-built home at 1527 E. Eighth St. in Mitchell. The 1,845-square-foot, three-bedroom home is available by sealed bid with a minimum bid of $385,000.

Updates from last nights City Council meeitng
Local
3 months ago
Planning Commission agenda: March 9 meeting includes two variance requests, Hot Shots Espresso plan review

The Mitchell Planning Commission will meet March 9 at City Hall to consider two residential setback variance requests and review a plan for Hot Shots Espresso at 322 E. Havens Ave.

South Dakota State Capital
Government
3 months ago
South Dakota teachers urge lawmakers to use revenue boost as budget, property tax decisions near finish line

With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session nearing key deadlines, education advocates are pressing lawmakers to put a recent revenue uptick toward K-12 funding as districts warn of potential seven-figure cuts.

Lake Mitchell, frozen
Local
3 months ago
Mitchell City Council rejects Lake Mitchell Campground tornado shelter, restroom project on 4-3 vote

The Mitchell City Council voted 4-3 to reject a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground after bids came in near $968,000, leaving an estimated $230,000-plus funding gap.

Mitchell Residents are invited to a community meeting at the corn palace
Local
3 months ago
Mitchell Tech Foundation to Host Alumni Cornhole Tournament to Support Student Scholarships

The Mitchell Technical College Foundation will host an Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the World’s Only Corn Palace, with proceeds supporting the Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., with tournament play beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Business
3 months ago
Davison County Sets Spring Weight Limits on Oil Roads Starting Feb. 25

Davison County commissioners approved spring road weight restrictions, setting a six-ton-per-axle limit on county oil roads effective Feb. 25 due to seasonal conditions. Some major routes are exempt, and Highway Patrol Motor Carrier officers will help enforce the limits.

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