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Find when and where to vote in South Dakota’s Nov. 3, 2026, election, including polling hours, voter ID rules and Mitchell voting resources.
Election
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South Dakota Election 2026: When and Where to Vote Nov. 3

South Dakota’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Here’s how Mitchell and Davison County voters can find their polling place and prepare to vote.

LifeServe blood donors in South Dakota can receive a South Dakota Strong shirt Nov. 23–28, 2026. Appointments are available through donor centers and scheduled mobile drives.
Local
31 minutes ago
LifeServe Offers South Dakota Strong Shirts for Blood Donations Nov. 23–28

LifeServe blood donors in South Dakota can receive a South Dakota Strong shirt Nov. 23–28, 2026. Appointments are available through donor centers and scheduled mobile drives.

Sports
58 minutes ago
Palace City Sports Roundup: DWU Basketball Goes 4-0, Men’s Soccer Advances

Dakota Wesleyan basketball opens the season with four victories at the Corn Palace, while men’s soccer advances in the GPAC playoffs. Plus, football and volleyball results and upcoming Mitchell Kernels action.

Mitchell, SD, weather for Nov. 2–6 brings rain, gusts up to 40 mph and cooler temperatures. See daily highs, overnight lows and when rain chances end.
Weather
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WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rain, Wind and Cooler Temperatures Ahead for Mitchell Nov. 2–6

Mitchell’s weather forecast for Nov. 2–6, 2026, includes rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph and a temperature drop before drier conditions return late in the workweek.

Daylight saving time ends overnight: Turn clocks back before bed this Halloween
Local
2 days ago
Daylight Saving Time Ends Overnight: Turn Clocks back Before Bed This Halloween

As Halloween festivities wrap up, Mitchell residents are reminded to turn clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

Halloween safety tips for Mitchell trick-or-treaters and families
Local
2 days ago
Halloween Safety Tips for Mitchell Trick-Or-Treaters and Families

Mitchell families preparing for Halloween can help keep children safe by choosing well-fitting costumes, improving visibility and planning ahead for trick-or-treating.

Sports
3 days ago
Palace City Sports Roundup: Kernels Football Season Ends, DWU Basketball Tips Off

The Mitchell Kernels’ football season comes to an end against top-seeded Pierre, while several area teams advance in the South Dakota high school football playoffs. Plus, Dakota Wesleyan basketball tips off its season at the Corn Palace, with more Tigers and Kernels action ahead.

Iowa Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hughes County UTV Crash
Crime
3 days ago
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hughes County UTV Crash

An Iowa man has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in a July 4 UTV crash that killed a 9-year-old girl in Hughes County. Zachary Berger faces up to 15 years in prison at sentencing Dec. 31.

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