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Government
1 month ago
Mitchell Council Debates Budget for Corn Palace Plaza Expansion

The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.

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Government
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Mitchell Council to Decide Non-Profit Funding for 2026

The Mitchell City Council will meet today to finalize 2026 funding for local non-profits, with the proposed budget setting aside $457,000 in subsidies, down from more than $913,000 in requests.

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Government
1 month ago
Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions

Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market

The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.

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Government
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Centerville Bridge Dedicated to WWI Soldier

Officials in Centerville, South Dakota, honored World War I soldier Private Frank J. Holcombe with a bridge dedication this past weekend. Holcombe, who enlisted in the National Guard in 1917 and was killed in action in France in 1918, was the first Centerville soldier to die in the war.

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Business
1 month ago
Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion

Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season

South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.

College
1 month ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 9/22/25

Mitchell Tennis The Kernel girls tennis team has action today and tomorrow. This afternoon […]

Opinion
2 months ago
From Coast to Coast By Rep. Dusty Johnson

Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions […]

Lifestyle
2 months ago
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St

The intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St will be closed beginning […]

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