Residents in parts of Mitchell should prepare for a temporary water shutoff Wednesday as crews replace a water valve. Service is expected to be interrupted for several hours in two neighborhoods.
From a historic NASA mission connection to local safety initiatives and regional updates, here are five important Mitchell-area stories you may have missed over the weekend. Stay informed with these key headlines and summaries.
The City of Mitchell is advancing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to reduce serious and fatal crashes across its roadway network by 2050. Officials are seeking public input through a transportation safety survey.
Multiple road and bridge projects are underway or upcoming across the Mitchell region. The South Dakota Department of Transportation is highlighting key updates for drivers to plan ahead.
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.
Gas prices in Mitchell are trending slightly downward in May, staying below both South Dakota and national averages as drivers head into the summer travel season.
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.
