Davison County Commissioners approved employee raises, several property tax abatements and routine county business during their Feb. 10 meeting. The board accepted one employee resignation and granted 50-cent hourly raises to multiple staff members who completed introductory periods. Several tax abatements were approved for valuation errors, tax-exempt classifications and property losses involving both businesses and private parcels, including Mitchell School District properties. Commissioners also approved a land plat, county bills and timesheets before adjourning. The next regular meeting is set for Feb. 17.
Some area high school basketball on tap today, Mitchell hoops tomorrow, DWU Baseball with a winning weekend and NBA All-Star festivities come to a close.
Area Basketball, Class AA Individual Tournament in Mitchell, DWU loaded sports weekend, SDSU Basketball games and NBA All-Star weekend.
South Dakota senators approved a proposed constitutional amendment to allow statewide mobile sports betting routed through Deadwood-licensed casinos. Senate Joint Resolution 504 now heads to the South Dakota House.
South Dakota’s latest revenue forecast projects about $30.9 million more than expected, giving lawmakers new room to consider funding increases. Legislative leaders say a 1.25% boost for education, state employees and community service providers is among options now being discussed.
Freeman Academy, a private Christian school in Freeman, will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year after a corporation vote. Leaders cited declining enrollment, ongoing deficits and long-term sustainability concerns.
Gov. Larry Rhoden signs legislation in Pierre. Rhoden has signed three bills supporting South Dakota outdoor recreation and public spaces, including funding for the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, a transfer of the Hydro Electric Plant No. 2 site in Spearfish Canyon, and continued improvements at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.
South Dakota’s influenza death toll has climbed to 14 this season, including four new deaths reported in the past week. The state Health Department also reported 45 new flu-related hospitalizations and said flu activity remains moderate but geographically widespread.
Area Basketball & Mitchell Wrestling results from yesterday, Mitchell Gymnastics hosting Class AA State Tournament today, Mitchell Hockey on the road, DWU track in Yankton and SDSU game results vs North Dakota & Denver.
In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Mitchell garbage collection will begin at 7 a.m. and finish by noon, and the Mitchell Regional Landfill will close at noon. Recycling will follow the regular city schedule.