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Two men were arrested in Mitchell on Monday, March 9, after authorities located a vehicle tied to a North Carolina kidnapping investigation.
Crime
6 hours ago
Two Men Arrested in Mitchell on North Carolina Kidnapping Charges

Two North Carolina men were arrested Monday evening in Mitchell after law enforcement located a vehicle tied to a possible kidnapping investigation. Authorities say the victim was found safe and treated at a hospital as a precaution.

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Crime
7 hours ago
Gregory Man Killed in UTV Crash South of Gregory

A 53-year-old Gregory man died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle utility vehicle crash south of Gregory, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash remains under investigation.

The Mitchell School District received $38,663 through the 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant to modernize its automotive technology lab.
Government
1 day ago
Mitchell School District Among Nine in South Dakota Receiving CTE Equipment Grants

The Mitchell School District is among nine districts in South Dakota selected for 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant funding. State officials say the grants will help schools upgrade Career and Technical Education equipment in areas including automotive, manufacturing, agriculture and culinary arts.

Sports
12 hours ago
Area Boys SoDak16, Mitchell Girls State Sendoff, Tiger Men’s Golf Strong Start, Tucson Invitational coming to a close & Timberwolves vs Lakers tonight

Area Boys SoDak16 games tonight to qualify for State, Mitchell Girls State Sendoff at the Corn Palace, Tiger Men’s Golf Strong Start, Tucson Invitational coming to a close for Softball/Baseball & Timberwolves vs Lakers tonight.

Sports
1 day ago
Area Boys SoDak16 & Mitchell Girls State Sendoff tomorrow, DWU Men’s Golf gets rolling, DWU Softball/Baseball still in Tucson, Tiger Wrestler named All-American and Timberwolves vs Lakers tomorrow

Area Boys SoDak16 & Mitchell Girls State Sendoff tomorrow night, DWU Men’s Golf gets rolling in Kansas, DWU Softball/Baseball still in Tucson, Jagger Tyler named All-American and Timberwolves vs Lakers tomorrow.

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Local
1 day ago
Mitchell Tech Foundation to Host Alumni Gathering, Cornhole Tournament at Corn Palace on April 4

The Mitchell Technical College Foundation is inviting alumni, local businesses and community members to the Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the World’s Only Corn Palace. Proceeds from the event will support the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Mitchell Tech students.

Dakota Wesleyan University Theatre will present “The Three Musketeers” March 20-22 and 27-29 at the DWU Black Box Theatre inside the Dakota Discovery Museum in Mitchell.
Entertainment
8 hours ago
DWU Theatre to Present “The Three Musketeers” in Mitchell Beginning March 20

Dakota Wesleyan University’s spring theater production, “The Three Musketeers,” opens March 20 in Mitchell. Performances will run across two weekends at the DWU Black Box Theatre inside the Dakota Discovery Museum.

South Dakota families who have owned at least 80 acres of original farmland for 100 years or more can apply for Century Farm and Ranch recognition through Aug. 1.
Local
1 day ago
South Dakota Families Can Apply for Century Farm, Ranch Recognition Through Aug. 1

South Dakota families who have owned farmland or ranchland for 100 years or more can apply for recognition through the state’s Century Farm and Ranch program. The annual honor highlights multigenerational ag operations across South Dakota.

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
1 day ago
South Dakota Senate to Consider Bill Requiring School Coaches to Report Suspected Child Abuse

The South Dakota Senate is set to take up House Bill 1187 on Monday, March 9. The measure would add a “coach of a school activity” to the state’s list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

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Business
1 day ago
Mitchell-Area Groups Can Apply for Central Electric Operation Round-Up Grants by May 1

Central Electric Cooperative is accepting Operation Round-Up grant applications through May 1 for projects that benefit local communities. The program helps fund nonprofits, clubs and community groups across the cooperative’s service area.