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Old Mitchell High School
Local
1 day ago
Mitchell High School Alumni Unearth Time Capsule Ahead of Building Demolition

A group of Mitchell High School graduates recently returned to campus to recover a time capsule they buried more than 20 years ago, uncovering memories from their Class of 2005 days.

Mitchell Kernels Softball game postponed
High School
1 day ago
Mitchell High School Softball Games Postponed Due to Weather

Today’s softball games have been rescheduled.

Local
2 days ago
Demolition of Old Mitchell High School Begins After Delay

Crews have started tearing down the former Mitchell High School following a delay tied to an asbestos paperwork error, as the district reflects on a successful first year in the new facility.

The Chamber Courtyard in downtown Mitchell, located across from the Corn Palace, will host student-run storefront businesses during the summer tourism season as part of the Mitchell Student Business Competition.
Education
2 days ago
Mitchell Students Win Retail Space Near Corn Palace in Entrepreneur Competition

Young entrepreneurs in Mitchell are launching businesses near the Corn Palace after winning a Shark Tank-style competition aimed at boosting local retail and hands-on learning.

pile of cash
Government
5 days ago
South Dakota Retirement System Expected to Trail Inflation for Sixth Straight Year

South Dakota’s public employee retirement system is projected to fall behind inflation again, with a modest cost-of-living adjustment expected in 2027.

Local
5 days ago
First Bison Calf of Season Born at Custer State Park

Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.

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Government
5 days ago
South Dakota Reports Two New Flu Deaths as Seasonal Totals Continue to Rise

The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.

Members of the Mitchell Radio Group attempt the Lemon Head Challenge.
Government
5 days ago
Alex’s Lemonade Stand: From One Stand to a Nationwide Movement

Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.

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