Republican Marty Jackley is projected to defeat Democrat Nikki Gronli for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 26, 2026. Mitchell-area families can prepare for holiday travel now by checking vehicles, packing emergency supplies and making flexible plans.

Election night totals are unofficial. Davison County commissioners are scheduled to canvass the Nov. 3 general election at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Mitchell.

From a winter getaway to a future overseas adventure, Mitchell travelers can prepare with Babbel. New U.S. users get all 14 languages for $159 with code LEARN through Nov. 8.

Mitchell-area readers looking for an everyday laptop can review this refurbished 2018 MacBook Air, including its storage, warranty and one-month VPN offer.

Davison County commissioners will meet Nov. 5 in Mitchell to canvass general election results, receive a quarterly economic development report and hear a data center presentation.

A busy Tuesday is ahead for Mitchell and Dakota Wesleyan athletics. Kernels volleyball travels to Sioux Falls, DWU volleyball celebrates Senior Night, and the Tigers compete in postseason soccer and men’s basketball.

Before snow arrives in Mitchell, SD, review snow emergency parking rules, the 48-hour sidewalk deadline and ways to prepare for winter.