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DWU Blue and White Days Parade
Local
1 week ago
DWU Blue and White Day Parade | PHOTOS

The DWU Blue and White Day Parade featured over 50 participants, including the new inductees into the DWU Athletic Hall of Fame

Weather
1 week ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Fog, Cooler Temperatures and Thursday Rain, Oct. 12-16

Mitchell faces a cooler October workweek, with morning fog and drizzle Monday, sunshine Wednesday and a 60% chance of rain Thursday. Highs will range from the upper 50s to mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service.

Construction of the new Mitchell roundabout
Roads & Traffic
1 week ago
The First Roundabout in Mitchell Nears Completion

Mitchell welcomed the start of construction on its first roundabout in May and is awaiting its completion.

Local
1 week ago
Mayor Hanson Proclaims October 9th, 2026 “Squirrel Appreciation Day”

Following an incident involving a squirrel, Mayor Hanson asks local residents to admire the local squirrel population and marks October 9th, 2026, as Squirrel Appreciation Day.

Mitchell Residents are invited to a community meeting at the corn palace
Local
1 week ago
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Being Held at the Mitchell Corn Palace

The Mitchell Corn Palace will be holding a free flu clinic Tuesday, October 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. open to children ages six months to 18 and adults agers 64 and younger.

Crime
1 week ago
Mitchell Police Department Issues a Press Release Regarding Animal Cruelty Incident

The Mitchell Police Department announced that officers responded to an incident regarding animal cruelty and have since referred the case to an outside agency and the Davison County State’s Attorney.

Weather
2 weeks ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Warm Friday, highs near 87 Saturday before Sunday cooldown in Mitchell

Mitchell will see sunshine and warm temperatures Friday through Sunday, Oct. 9-11, with highs climbing into the upper 80s Saturday. Gusty winds and a cooler Sunday are also in the forecast.

DWU Blue and White Days features many exciting events to attend over Homecoming weekend
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Weekend Happenings: DWU Blue & White Days highlight Mitchell events Oct. 9–11

Dakota Wesleyan’s Blue & White Days bring alumni gatherings, a parade and Tiger athletics to Mitchell during the Oct. 9–11 weekend.

Avera Queen of Peace selected as FARM site
Education
2 weeks ago
Avera Queen of Peace Selected as FARM Site

Avera Queen of Peace selected by the University of South Dakota as a Frontier and Rural Medicine (FARM) site.

Mitchell Tech Receives Large Grant
Education
2 weeks ago
Mitchell Technical College Foundation Awarded Over $945,000 Grant from BlackRock Future Builders to Expand Skilled Trades Training

Mitchell Technical College announces almost $1 million in grant funds for expanded skilled trades training.