Articles by J.P. Skelly

Children from seventeen Mitchell area families are celebrating an early Christmas thanks to Slumberland and the Mitchell United Way. Mitchell Slumberland owner Kyle Purintun says the 40 Winks program has been around since 1991. “Each [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review indicates two Yankton Police Officers were justified in a shooting that occurred Dec. 5, 2024 in Yankton. “This individual refused officer commands [Read More…]

The Mitchell Technical College Foundation held their annual Donor Appreciation Reception on Thursday, December 12, 2024. More than 150 people attended the event which recognized individuals and business partners for their support of the students [Read More…]

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Mitchell Clinic will be joining its network of family medicine providers on April 1, 2025. It will become Avera Mitchell Clinic once the acquisition is [Read More…]

Mitchell Technical College has announced that Mark Wilson will be stepping down from his position as President of the institution due to personal reasons. While the news may be unexpected, the college remains committed to [Read More…]

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson says county auditors have completed their post-election audits for the 2024 General Election. The audits revealed only minor discrepancies (typically 1-2 votes), which were primarily due to manual [Read More…]

A 55 year old woman from Springfield has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges connected to crimes committed while she was an employee of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety and performing contract work [Read More…]

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre today, Dec. 17, 2024. The rate approved [Read More…]

South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program is adding a regional system to support county operations and organizations. On Dec. 16, 2024, SDSU Extension will reorganize operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and [Read More…]

The joy of the Christmas holiday season came alive Friday at Klock Werks Second Annual Christmas Extravaganza. Santa’s helper Karlee Cobb says this year’s theme was a life-size Candyland. “We went from that on to [Read More…]

A 22-year-old woman from Sioux Falls died in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 229 Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 4:38 pm, the driver of a [Read More…]

Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up® grant program will surpass $225,000 in local impact after the board of trustees recently pledged $13,800 to support area projects. Through Operation Round-Up, participating cooperative members round up their monthly [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley says the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has sent warning letters to four voice service providers who are suspected of transmitting illegal robocalls on their networks on behalf of one or [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting open house for the recently completed traffic and drainage study for the area including S.D. Highway 38, between Burr Street and 413th Avenue, and [Read More…]

The Mitchell School Board is moving ahead with plans to expand the district’s Begindergarten program from half-day to full day starting next school year. Superintendent Joe Childs says a $1-million dollar donation from the Roger [Read More…]

During Monday’s annual Mitchell Service Club Christmas luncheon, the Exchange, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and Optimist clubs recognized Dakota Wesleyan University’s contribution to the community. Terry Aslesen of the Mitchell Exchange Club presented the proclamation. “The [Read More…]

Mitchell’s five major service clubs gathered Monday to celebrate their accomplishments and support the Salvation Army during an annual Christmas get-together at DWU. Santa Claus stopped by to encourage the giving. “They got a short [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley has been elected as Vice Chairman of the National Association of Attorneys General. He was elected to the post this week during the NAAG conference in Washington, D.C. “I am honored [Read More…]

A Mitchell Middle School teacher has earned a special national recognition. Suzanne Skinner teaches Family and Consumer Sciences. The National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences presented Skinner with it first-ever Bettye Brown Teacher Excellence [Read More…]

For 31 years “Christmas Shopping for Kids” in Mitchell has offered an opportunity for youngsters to share in the joy of holiday gift-giving for family and friends without breaking the bank. About a dozen local [Read More…]