Chef Louie’s, one of Mitchell’s most iconic restaurants, is officially making its return. The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Connect Mitchell Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 for the new steakhouse location along the Highway 37 bypass.
A section of 5th Avenue will close Monday morning for ongoing street and utility improvements. Drivers are advised to avoid the construction area between Burr and Kittridge and use alternate routes.
Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Laney Jackson (Titze) shares a deeply personal commentary about her own journey and struggles with mental health.
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will host a public candidate and ballot issue forum on May 19 at Dakota Wesleyan University’s Sherman Center. Voters will hear from representatives on both sides of the ballot issue, as well as candidates running for Mitchell School Board and Mitchell City Council ahead of the upcoming election.
The City of Mitchell received approval for its variance request related to the Lake Mitchell Dam during Wednesday’s Water Management Board meeting.
Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.
Residents in parts of Mitchell should prepare for a temporary water shutoff Wednesday as crews replace a water valve. Service is expected to be interrupted for several hours in two neighborhoods.
From a historic NASA mission connection to local safety initiatives and regional updates, here are five important Mitchell-area stories you may have missed over the weekend. Stay informed with these key headlines and summaries.
Mitchell native Katrina Willoughby played a key role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, training astronauts to capture stunning space images and helping document returning to the moon.