The Mitchell Corn Palace will host a free flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 14, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.. The event is open to children ages six months to 18 years and adults up to age 64.
South Dakota is now the nation’s epicenter of this season’s bird flu outbreak, with nearly 420,000 turkeys euthanized to contain the virus.
South Dakota lawmakers returned to Pierre today for a special session on the state’s proposed $650 million prison project.
The Mitchell High School marching band kicked off competition season with a standout performance, earning second place overall and best color guard honors at the Pursuit of Excellence in Marshall, Minnesota.
The Davison County Commission advanced several key infrastructure and community items this week, approving a $315,000 bridge construction contract and adopting the county’s five-year highway plan.
Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on two new affordable townhomes on 1st Avenue, designed to provide housing for two families. According to the Mitchell Republic, the project was made possible through a donated lot and partnerships with local organizations.
The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.
The Mitchell City Council will meet today to finalize 2026 funding for local non-profits, with the proposed budget setting aside $457,000 in subsidies, down from more than $913,000 in requests.
Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.
The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.