The Mount Vernon School District is seeking voter approval for a $400,000 general fund opt-out to replace its current $200,000 opt-out, unchanged since 2010. The increase, approved by the school board in June, is intended to address rising operational costs, including salaries, insurance, and utilities.
Tensions rose during Monday’s Mitchell City Council meeting as a councilmember publicly criticized Mayor Jordan Hanson for missing the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party, a major downtown event that attracted thousands.
Another suspect has been arrested in the downtown Sioux Falls shootout that took place in late June. Dok Stephen faces charges of aggravated riot after being linked to the June 22 gunfire exchange involving Juliane Kubara and Zachariah Ruffner in a crowded parking lot.
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University has lost out on an $86 million livestock […]
Project S.O.S. is hosting 9 backpack giveaway events at The Banquet in Sioux Falls to help students gear up for school. Advance registration is required.
Dakotafest 2025 returns to Mitchell Aug. 19–21 with 400+ ag exhibitors, farm innovations, and family fun. Tickets $8 online, free for kids 17 and under.
The Mitchell School District launches a free after-school program this fall for K-5 students, offering academic help, fun activities, snacks, and family nights.
The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began tragically with 1 fatality and 13 injuries in 12 crashes, including a deadly multi-bike collision near Mount Rushmore.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that Sioux Falls Police Officers were justified in their use of force during a July 7, 2025 incident. According to the DCI, Deondre Gene Black Hawk, 24, fired a handgun at officers while they attempted to arrest him on multiple warrants for burglary and drug charges.
Mitchell police are investigating a rollover crash that occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday at Fourth Avenue and Davison Street. A Pontiac Bonneville overturned after colliding with another vehicle. Witnesses reported a Native American male with black hair, wearing a black shirt and pants, fled the scene on foot, heading west through a nearby alley.