Two major Mitchell street reconstruction projects are moving forward under budget, with city officials crediting strong contractor competition and in-house city work for the savings.
Four Mitchell friends who recently unearthed a time capsule they buried in 2005, share what was inside, revealing sentimental items.
Mitchell’s housing market in April 2026 reflects softer price trends and longer selling times, with data from Realtor.com showing shifting conditions for buyers and sellers.
Davison County officials have lifted the burn ban, but residents are still urged to exercise caution due to ongoing fire risk conditions.
City officials in Mitchell are pursuing a state variance that could eliminate the need for a costly Lake Mitchell dam rebuild, potentially saving millions while advancing long-awaited lake improvements.
Crews have started tearing down the former Mitchell High School following a delay tied to an asbestos paperwork error, as the district reflects on a successful first year in the new facility.
A chilly and breezy start to the workweek in Mitchell will give way to milder temperatures by midweek, with sunshine returning by Wednesday.
South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.
Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.
The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.