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City of Mitchell: Flushable items are NOT flushable
With the limited availability of toilet tissue, we understand that citizens may have to turn to alternative types of wipes. The Wastewater System is being negatively impacted by these alternatives being flushed down the toilet. [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Health Lab unable to run COVID-19 tests
The South Dakota Public Health Lab in Pierre is no longer able to test for the COVID-19 virus because it’s run out of the supplies needed to run the tests. The department website says it [Read More…]
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South Dakota Revenue Department is working on-line
The South Dakota Department of Revenue staff, though not in the office, is working remotely to assist South Dakotans. DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle [Read More…]
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Governor Kristi Noem extends school closures for a second week
Governor Kristi Noem is recommending South Dakota schools remain closed through Friday, March 27th. Superintendent Joe Graves says Mitchell will continue its e-learning initiative Wednesday. “We won’t have it Thursday, Friday because that was our [Read More…]
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The City of Mitchell has announced additional closures and cancellations
To help control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Everson has decided to close City Hall & the Corn Palace to the public effective 3/17 at noon until further notice. City staff will still be available [Read More…]
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Minnehaha County woman is eleventh to test positive for COVID-19
South Dakota’s COVID-19 count continues to inch higher. The State Health Department report Tuesday that one additional South Dakotan has been confirmed to have the virus, bringing the state’s total number of positive cases to [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan University extending online instruction through end of semester
In response to the most recent guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Dakota Wesleyan University will be moving from face-to-face to online course instruction for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester [Read More…]
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Flood Warning issued March 17 at 9:00AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… Big Sioux River Near Bruce …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… James River At Huron
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Davison County Sheriff’s Office and Jail announce COVID-19 restrictions
THE DAVISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND JAIL IS ENACTING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO ASSIST WITH PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR INMATES, STAFF, VISITORS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES [Read More…]
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Pennington County man who succumbed to the COVID-19 virus actually died in Mitchell
The Pennington County man in his 60’s who died as a result of the COVID-19 virus, actually died at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Avera Queen of Peace CEO Tom Clark says 16 [Read More…]
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Another South Dakotan tests positive for the COVID-19 virus
The South Dakota Health Department says a 10th person has tested presumptive positive for the COVID-19 virus. The latest person is a male from Minnehaha County. That brings Minnehaha County’s total to four infections, the [Read More…]
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Week-long Mitchell School closure off to a quiet start
The halls of Mitchell’s public schools were quiet Monday as a week-long school closure began. Two Middle School food service workers waited patiently at the doors Monday morning ready to serve free breakfasts to go [Read More…]
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Flood Warning issued March 16 at 8:47AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
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Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:03AM MDT by NWS
Patchy freezing drizzle, occasionally mixed with snow, is possible through the morning hours. This may result in slick conditions on area roads and sidewalks, particularly bridges and untreated surfaces. Use caution if traveling this morning. [Read More…]
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Davison County is open for business
Davison County is open for business. That’s the word from county commission chairwoman Brenda Bode. “We’re going to use limited staff,” said Bode. “Our intent is to be able to provide the services the tax-payers [Read More…]
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SD Dept. of Social Services is offering COVID-19 guidelines to childcare facilities
PIERRE – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking childcare providers in South Dakota to take steps to ensure that the health and safety of children, families, and providers remain top priorities in the [Read More…]
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Monday’s Mitchell City Council meeting moved to the Corn Palace
Monday’s Mitchell City Council meeting will start as usual at 6pm. However Mayor Bob Everson says it’s been moved to the Corn Palace. “Because we’re expecting to have quite a few people attend the meeting,” [Read More…]
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Mitchell School District offering free student breakfasts and lunches Monday through Wednesday
Mitchell Public Schools are closed this week as per Governor Kristi Noem’s request. And while the district is initiating an e-learning program, Superintendent Joe Graves says breakfast and lunch is available Monday through Wednesday of [Read More…]
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Mitchell Senior Meals available during city facility shutdown
Mitchell’s James Valley Community Center is closed this week as are other city facilities. However the Senior Meals program is operating on a take-out basis. Jessica Pickett is Mitchell’s Community Services Director. “They’re the same [Read More…]
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Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:29AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
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