Articles by J.P. Skelly

Mitchell is one of four South Dakota school districts awarded Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Grants. These grants were awarded on a competitive basis to high-needs school districts. Mitchell, Spearfish, Leola, and Watertown school districts each received [Read More…]

Lake Francis Case Development Corp recently received a $54,000 Revolving Loan Fund Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Mike Lauritsen, the former Executive Director of Lake Francis Case Development Corp, expressed [Read More…]

This week, the Aspen Institute named Mitchell Technical College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement [Read More…]

Two South Dakota schools have been recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Kadoka Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School in Mitchell were identified for their exceptional student performance and academic growth. The National Association of [Read More…]

The “Taylor Swift Effect” has taken the world by storm and has even made its way into the college classroom. This spring semester, students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law will [Read More…]

The Salvation Army of Mitchell was recently awarded a $1,000 Operation Round-Up® grant from Central Electric Cooperative for the Compassion Kitchen nutrition program. Compassion Kitchen serves a noon meal each weekday in The Salvation Army [Read More…]

A report of an individual in crisis at a local motel is over. According to the Mitchell Police Department, officers responded to 1313 South Ohlman on Monday. Law Enforcement attempted to contact the individual who [Read More…]

One person died Wednesday morning in a two vehicle crash seven miles southwest of South Shore , S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. The South [Read More…]

One person died Monday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash 4 miles north of Lennox. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says preliminary crash information indicates a 2013 GMC Yukon was driving westbound on 274th [Read More…]

The City of Mitchell received a total of $995,000 for seven lake front lots during Monday’s auction. The City Council approved the bids and now the proceeds go toward improving Lake Mitchell. Boyd Reimnitz bid [Read More…]

Central Electric Cooperative has awarded a $2,200 Operation Round-Up grant to Dakota Counseling Institute. The money will help fund building renovations at its Westview Apartments in Mitchell. Operation Round-Up is a voluntary program in which [Read More…]