Area Sports Amateur Baseball State Tournament District 3B | Pony Hills League Begins July […]
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city is bracing for major budget cuts tied to Governor Rhoden’s property tax reform, despite the law not taking effect until 2027. The city anticipates a $8–$10 million revenue loss over three years and has already begun cost-cutting measures, including closing school-based clinics, reducing library hours, and scaling back community programs.
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a bridge dedication ceremony on August 1st to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Mark Shields. The SD50 bridge over Crow Creek, located about 12 miles north of Chamberlain, will be named in his memory.
Job seekers in the Mitchell area are invited to a pop-up employment event on Tuesday, July 29 at the Chamberlain Community Center. The event offers direct access to employment specialists and services including job search assistance, resume building, and on-the-job training programs.
Mitchell High School has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 20. Registration Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, with sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
On Tuesday July 22 nd 2025 the Street Department will be chip sealing the […]
Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results Game 1: Wessington Springs 5, Burke 1 Game […]
The Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Committee has named Dan Allen as the 2025 parade marshal, recognizing his decades of public service as a former Mitchell City Council member and local business owner.
The Mitchell Board of Education will hold a special meeting today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a new roof for Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary and declare several district items as surplus. Superintendent Joe Childs is recommending the lowest of nine bids for the full roof replacement. The current roof is in poor condition, according to district officials. The board will also review a long list of items for surplus, including kitchen equipment, student desks, gym bleachers, exercise machines, and even the “Home of the Kernels” sign from the former high school. The public meeting will be held at the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Center.
The Sioux Falls City Council has unanimously approved a $113,000 plan to demolish a deteriorating, state-owned building on East 10th Street, citing safety concerns and frequent police calls. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett acknowledged earlier miscommunication over redevelopment plans, but emphasized the urgency due to over 20 reported incidents—mostly break-ins—since May.