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Sun beating down on a thermometer
Local
1 month ago
Heat Advisory Monday For Most of Southeast South Dakota

A heat advisory is in effect Monday for much of southeast South Dakota. The forecast warns it could feel as hot as 104 degrees outside.

South Dakota drought
Agriculture
1 month ago
Rain Can’t Put A Dent In Region’s Drought

The area’s drought continues to worsen even though steady rain hit the region last week.

Davison County and the surrounding areas are being hammered by a mix of severe and extreme drought
Agriculture
2 months ago
Area Drought Holds Steady Over Past Week

The drought situation across south-central South Dakota did not improve in the past week.

Thunderstorm over the plains
Government
2 months ago
Mitchell Cancels Youth Baseball on Wednesday, Cities to the East Hit by Severe Thunderstorm

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — An unexpected severe thunderstorm in the area has caused […]

South Dakota drought
Agriculture
2 months ago
NOAA Predicting Super El Niño This Winter, Potentially Exacerbating Drought

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an extremely strong El Niño for this winter, which traditionally means dry weather in South Dakota. It means the current drought may be hanging around for a while.

U.S. Drought Monitor map for the week of June 11, 2026.
Weather
2 months ago
Area Drought Worsens; Parts of Davison and Hanson Counties Enter the Extreme Stage

Parts of southern Davison and Hanson Counties are now in extreme drought.

Storm damage from 2022.
Government
2 months ago
City of Mitchell Helping with Storm Clean-Up by Taking Downed Branches at Landfill for Free

The city of Mitchell is helping with storm clean-up efforts by allowing residents to bring downed branches to the landfill for free.

Threat of severe thunderstorms for June 9th and 10th, 2026.
Weather
2 months ago
Extreme Heat, Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Extreme heat and severe storms will make it tough to be outside Tuesday.

Work Week Weather Forecast
Agriculture
2 months ago
Hot, Wet Start to Summer Not Necessarily A Harbinger of Things to Come

June will start like a firecracker with temps near 100 next week. The National Weather Service isn’t convinced that will translate into a sizzling summer, though.

The South Dakota map for this week from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Weather
2 months ago
South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week

South Dakota’s drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.