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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 03 at 6:06PM MST until December 04 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY… * WHAT…Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN…Until 9 AM CST Monday. [Read More…]
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Special Weather Statement issued December 03 at 5:03PM MST by NWS
…AREAS OF LOCALLY DENSE FOG DEVELOPING… Areas of fog have quickly developed from around Huron, southward into portions of the I-90 corridor west of Mitchell. While dense fog is not widespread, automated observations and web [Read More…]
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Fatal crash south of Mitchell
One person died Saturday afternoon in a two vehicle crash in Davison County. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Ford [Read More…]
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Two men sentenced for a fatal shooting incident
The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office says two men have been sentenced to prison after earlier pleading guilty for their actions connected to a 2021 fatal shooting that occurred at a Sioux Falls restaurant. 22 [Read More…]
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Christmas Wreaths in Honor of Veterans
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Midwest Honor Flight and Wreaths Across America, will host a wreath laying ceremony on Saturday, December 16. The ceremony will be held at the [Read More…]
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2023 Mitchell Parade of Lights draws a festive crowd
A record 54 Entries & 63 Total Vehicles rang in the 2023 Christmas holiday season during Tuesday’s Mitchell Parade of Lights. The theme was “Songs of Christmas.” In the Small Business category: Best Use of [Read More…]
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USD Partners With SDHSAA to Tackle Sports Official Shortage
In response to South Dakota’s sports official shortage, the University of South Dakota has partnered with the South Dakota High School Activities Association to train more officials across the state. With just a little over [Read More…]
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Five students to represent JAG-SD at national leadership event
Five students enrolled in South Dakota’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-SD) program have been selected to represent their peers at the JAG National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30–Dec. 2. “These students have [Read More…]
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Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 9:37AM MST until November 26 at 3:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South [Read More…]
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Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 2:48AM MST until November 26 at 3:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast [Read More…]
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Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 6:03PM MST until November 26 at 3:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central [Read More…]
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Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 12:22PM MST until November 26 at 3:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and [Read More…]
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Abbott House to Celebrate “Giving Tuesday”
Abbott House is looking for individuals, businesses and corporations who want to create great Christmas memories for the 200 young people in its care this year. Due to a generous donor, all gifts given from [Read More…]
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Mitchell Tech recognized nationally for commitment and support for veterans
This fall, Mitchell Technical College has been recognized repeatedly for its commitment to and support of veterans, both as employees and as students. HIRE Vets Medallion Last week, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. [Read More…]
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Mitchell United Way is On a Roll
For the 41st consecutive year the Mitchell United Way reached its annual campaign goal. This year’s campaign raised $451,299, a $1,299 cushion. Campaign Chairman Mark Spitzenberger says it was a collaborative final push. “Kind of [Read More…]
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Mitchell Main Street Window Art Contest Seeking Contestants
Mitchell Area Council of the Arts, Mitchell Main Street & Beyond, and the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, along with local business owners, have joined forces yet again to host another Mitchell Main Street Window [Read More…]
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Fire Guts Mitchell Restaurant
Mitchell has lost another restaurant, this time to fire. Firefighters responded to the Perkin’s Family Restaurant shortly after midnight. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says crews knocked down the blaze in about two hours with mutual [Read More…]
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Red Flag Warning issued November 13 at 1:28PM MST until November 13 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for [Read More…]
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Mitchell’s Longfellow Elementary School: A Reason To Celebrate
Students, faculty and special guests celebrated Longfellow Elementary School’s selection as a National ESEA Distinguished School, during a school assembly Monday morning. Longfellow Principal Lisa Heckenlaible led the celebration. “Your persistence and determination has paved [Read More…]
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South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season
The South Dakota Health Department is reporting the first influenza death of the 2023-2024 season, a Minnehaha County resident in the 80-89 age group. “Influenza can be a very serious illness,” said Dr. Joshua Clayton, [Read More…]
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