South Dakota voters must register by May 18 to be eligible for upcoming elections. Officials urge residents to act now to avoid missing the deadline.
The Mitchell Board of Education reviewed the upcoming 2026–27 budget and approved new instructional coaching positions during its latest meeting. Final budget approval is expected later this summer.
More than 300 members of South Dakota State University’s Pride of the Dakotas will travel to Chicago this November to perform in one of the nation’s largest Thanksgiving parades.
Davison County has distributed just over one-third of its opioid settlement funds, with tens of thousands still unspent as local officials weigh future use. Data highlights slower spending trends across South Dakota communities.
The South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 19 compliance checks in Mitchell on April 23, 2026, with five businesses recording their first violations in a 24-month period.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026–2027, offering professional development and community engagement opportunities.
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced 12 finalists for its 2026 Honors of Distinction, with several Mitchell students earning recognition among the university’s top seniors.
