A variance request for Lake Mitchell Dam has gained support from state regulators, potentially allowing long-delayed lake and watershed improvement efforts to move forward.
Prairie Valley Farms Charolais will hold its final bull sale this April in Platte, marking the end of a four-generation family operation.
Dakota Wesleyan University will welcome educator Brendan Murphy for the annual Stark Lecture on April 9, featuring discussions on faith, antisemitism and Holocaust education.
The City of Mitchell is seeking a state variance after a new dam study found Lake Mitchell cannot meet required flood standards, potentially impacting the long-anticipated dredging project.
Dakota Wesleyan University will honor three individuals for their contributions to the performing arts during its third annual Performing Arts Hall of Fame banquet on May 2.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will headline Lake Area Technical College’s annual Governor’s Luncheon in Watertown, raising funds for scholarships and campus improvements.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed more than 200 bills this session, including measures focused on airport expansion, genetic data privacy and public safety protections.
Mitchell School District officials will hold a public meeting to discuss the future of the Mass Customized Learning program amid declining interest and possible changes.
A longtime Mitchell resident and community leader has announced his candidacy for the City Council Ward 3 seat, highlighting decades of experience in the utility industry and a commitment to responsible growth and taxpayer stewardship.
Mitchell residents can take advantage of the city’s annual Spring Cleanup Week April 20–24, with curbside pickup for oversized items and free landfill access for small loads. Meanwhile, South Dakotans who are elderly or disabled have until April 1 to apply for a state program that freezes property values for tax purposes.