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College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 2/12/26

Area high school basketball tonight, Mitchell ESD Meet, State Gymnastics held in Mitchell tomorrow, Marlins on the road, DWU sweeps Waldorf + Track tomorrow, SDSU with Summit League games tonight & Timberwolves beat Trail Blazers.

A daytime exterior photo of Mitchell City Hall (612 N. Main St.)
Government
2 months ago
Davison County Commissioners Review Budget, Contracts and Infrastructure; Medical Transport Costs Flagged

The Davison County Commission approved routine agenda items and minutes while reviewing budget, contracts and infrastructure updates. Commissioners also heard concerns that medical transport and mental-health clearance costs could require additional funding later this year.

South Dakota State Capital
Government
2 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Get Updated Revenue Outlook as Budget Targets Due for Appropriations Committee

South Dakota legislators are reviewing updated revenue expectations for the next budget year as Gov. Larry Rhoden considers tweaks to his proposed budget after stronger-than-expected January numbers. Legislative Research Council Fiscal Chief Jeff Mehlhaff told lawmakers tax refunds could put hundreds of millions into residents’ pockets and add about $10.3 million to the state’s general fund.

House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Government
2 months ago
South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth

A House committee advanced HB 1205, a bill that would change South Dakota’s school funding formula so annual increases are set at inflation or 3% — whichever is greater — and sent it to House Appropriations without recommendation.

College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 2/11/26

Results from Mitchell games & Area high schools, DWU vs Waldorf tonight, SDSU in action tomorrow and Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers tonight!

Pierre Capital
Government
2 months ago
Mitchell Students, Community Members to Visit Pierre for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature” Feb. 19

Mitchell students and community members will travel to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre on Thursday, Feb. 19, for “Mitchell Day at the Legislature,” including a Capitol tour and meetings with state offices.

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Local
2 months ago
South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth

A South Dakota House committee advanced HB 1205 on a split vote, sending it to House Appropriations after lawmakers debated changing the school funding formula so annual increases would be the greater of inflation or 3%.

A daytime exterior photo of Mitchell City Hall (612 N. Main St.)
Government
2 months ago
Mitchell City Council Approves $1 Transfer of Former Mobile Home Park Site for Owner-Occupied Housing Project

Mitchell city leaders approved transferring the former First Avenue mobile home park property to the Mitchell Area Development Corporation for $1 to advance a 24-home, owner-occupied development with price caps and a 10-year owner-occupancy requirement.

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College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 2/10

Area high school basketball tonight, Mitchell vs Aberdeen Central, DWU basketball on the road tomorrow and Timberwolves beat Hawks.

High School
2 months ago
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Feb. 9, 2026

Boys and Girls Class B up for grabs with first place votes split between three teams, Top team in Classs A/AA dominating and an unbeaten team finally falls.

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