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Entertainment
3 months ago
Courtyard Concerts Return to Downtown Mitchell This Summer

Downtown Mitchell is alive with music once again as the popular Courtyard Concerts series returns for its second season. Hosted by the Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, the free outdoor concert series kicks off Friday with a performance by Dyna-Mite and the Romeos from noon to 1 p.m. across from the Corn Palace.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Budget Cuts Mean Less Funding for Non-Profits

Sioux Falls city officials are preparing for tighter financial times, with local non-profits bracing for reduced funding in next year’s budget. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett attributes the leaner proposal to property tax reform, which has limited available revenue.

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Government
3 months ago
Lakeview Golf Course Eyes Major Renovations

Mitchell’s Lakeview Golf Course is set for a major transformation, as the city’s Golf and Cemetery Board approves a $4.44 million renovation plan aimed at revitalizing the popular course. Proposed for the 2026 city budget, the upgrades include a redesigned hole No. 14, a new par-3 short course, and over $500,000 in additional capital improvements.

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Government
3 months ago
Mitchell Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Prison Proposal

Tensions ran high at Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting as roughly 50 Mitchell residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed state prison site near the city. Community members expressed fears about safety, increased traffic, potential drug smuggling, and negative impacts on Mitchell’s identity.

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Crime
3 months ago
Former State Employee Sentenced for Forgery

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that former state contractor Renee Strong has been sentenced for forging public health inspection reports. Strong received suspended prison sentences, probation, and community service for four felony forgery charges related to her work with the Department of Health.

Government
3 months ago
Juneteenth garbage collection

On Thursday, June 1 9th 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, garbage collection […]

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Business
3 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Stands with Republican AGs in Support Of President Trump’s Action to Restore Order in California

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 26 Republican Attorneys General in supporting President Trump’s June 7 decision to activate the National Guard in California under 10 U.S.C. § 12406.

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Government
3 months ago
Man Gets 20 Years for Selling Fentanyl Pill That Killed Teen

A 19-year-old man, Udda Kobaba, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to the tragic death of 15-year-old Kelcy Orr in South Dakota in 2023. Although Kobaba never met Kelcy, he worked with another teen to supply the deadly drug.

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Local
3 months ago
Peaceful Pines Senior Living Project Moves Forward in Mitchell Amid Neighborhood Concerns

A proposed senior living development called Peaceful Pines is moving forward in Mitchell, South Dakota, after a presentation by developer Justin Thiesse at the latest Mitchell Planning Commission meeting.

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Education
3 months ago
Mitchell School Board Approves High School Credit for Middle Schoolers, Advances Hazing Policy for Tech College

Middle school students in Mitchell, South Dakota will now be eligible to earn high school credit for Algebra I and Spanish I, following unanimous approval of a five-year waiver by the Mitchell School Board. The initiative supports advanced learners, helping them get ahead and make room for electives or college-level coursework in high school.

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