The Mitchell Park and Recreation Board voted 3-2 to give its members a 40% discount on Mitchell Recreation Center memberships, matching the city employee rate. The board also approved updated rental fees and multiple facility agreements for city sports venues.
A South Dakota Legislature bill would require commercial driver license holders to demonstrate English proficiency and would allow officers to cite and place drivers out of service if they can’t respond to official inquiries in English. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Taffy Howard, has advanced in the House and could next head to Gov. Larry Rhoden.
A key South Dakota Senate vote on data center incentives failed this week after Sen. John Carley was absent during Tuesday’s floor session in Pierre. The incident renewed debate over lawmakers missing votes amid close margins and the possibility of tie-breaking action by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen.
The Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund held its 23rd annual Radiothon fundraiser Monday, Feb. 23, on KOOL 98-3 and KMIT.
South Dakota legislators advanced multiple property tax relief proposals this week, including a plan tied to Gov. Larry Rhoden that would let counties adopt up to a half-cent sales tax to reduce some property taxes. House lawmakers also moved bills to increase property tax refunds for low-income elderly and disabled residents and to create a homeowner relief fund.
The Davison County Commission approved a retail on-sale liquor license for Legacy Pointe LLC, appointed Emergency Manager Jeff Bathke as the county’s designee for wildland fire suppression requests, and approved an out-of-county jail contract with Clay County. Commissioners also heard Davison Rural Water is considering a new water tower in three to five years to support growth outside Mitchell.
The Mitchell Golf and Cemetery Board says money budgeted for a planned five-hole short course at Lakeview Golf Course would remain available in 2027 if construction is pushed back. The $1.05 million project is in the design phase, with bidding expected later this year.
Platte-Geddes voters will head to the polls March 3 to decide on a $19 million bond issue aimed at replacing the district’s nearly 100-year-old middle and high school facility. District leaders say the current building has outdated systems and space limitations, including for special education.
Travel South Dakota earned seven HSMAI Adrian Awards — including two “Best of Category” honors — in one of the world’s top travel marketing competitions. The agency was recognized from more than 800 entries for campaigns promoting everything from winter adventure to Sturgis and statewide arts and culture.
South Dakota’s overall criminal offenses fell 6.03% in 2025 compared with 2024, according to the state’s annual “Crime in South Dakota” report. Serious “Group A” crimes dropped nearly 8%, including fewer homicides.