The Mitchell, South Dakota, real estate market enters August with homes moving faster than a year ago despite a decline in available inventory.
The Mitchell City Council has approved a new leash law changing the rules for pet owners when animals are away from their property.
Mitchell’s first roundabout is taking shape at West 23rd Avenue and North Ohlman Street as part of a major 2026 infrastructure project.
The new Mitchell Now mobile app offers an improved way to follow Mitchell-area news, weather, sports, events and breaking news. New features include saved stories, improved search, weather forecasts, night mode and enhanced breaking news alerts.
Several Mitchell streets will close Aug. 19-20 for a street milling project. Drivers and residents are asked to move vehicles from the affected streets before work begins.
The Mitchell Street Department will fog seal several roads Monday, Aug. 17. Residents should remove vehicles from affected streets by 7 a.m., turn off automatic sprinklers and prepare for temporary road closures.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday in Mitchell as Tour de Corn and the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament bring outdoor activity across the city. Sunday is expected to turn sunny and cooler.
Tour de Corn begins Friday, Aug. 14, in Mitchell, kicking off three days of activities scheduled at Kiwanis Woodlot Park and the Corn Palace.
Hutchinson County 4-H members are showcasing cattle, goats, pigs, fashion, visual arts and other projects during 4-H Achievement Days in Tripp, highlighting skills developed through years of participation.
Charles Mix County 4-H members are showcasing livestock, woodworking, art and other hands-on projects during 4-H Achievement Days in Lake Andes, demonstrating skills developed through months and years of preparation.