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.
Davison County has distributed just over one-third of its opioid settlement funds, with tens of thousands still unspent as local officials weigh future use. Data highlights slower spending trends across South Dakota communities.
The South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 19 compliance checks in Mitchell on April 23, 2026, with five businesses recording their first violations in a 24-month period.
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