Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.
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.
Mitchell native Katrina Willoughby played a key role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, training astronauts to capture stunning space images and helping document returning to the moon.
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.
