J.P. Skelly

Zebra Mussels discovered in Lake Mitchell

August 27, 2021 J.P. Skelly

There’s a new problem for the already beleaguered Lake Mitchell. Mayor Bob Everson says Zebra Mussels have now taken up residence…. He says the aquatic pests multiply rapidly and attach themselves to rocks, pipes, water [Read More…]

Ravnsborg pleads no contest in a crash that killed a pedestrian

August 26, 2021 J.P. Skelly

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg entered a no contest plea to two misdemeanor traffic charges for a crash last year in which he hit and killed a man who [Read More…]

Ravnsborg to enter plea in a crash that killed a pedestrian

August 25, 2021 J.P. Skelly

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg will avoid a trial and take a plea deal for misdemeanor traffic charges in a crash last year in which he hit and killed a [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University Freshmen fight hunger

August 22, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Dakota Wesleyan University freshmen spent their final day before classes start getting to know the Mitchell community while pitching in to fight hunger. DWU Campus Ministry Pastor Denise Van Meter says students fanned out across [Read More…]

Call her Governor “Grandma”

August 21, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Call her “Governor Grandma” and you’ll get a big smile from Governor Kristi Noem…. She says spoiling of granddaughter Addie got off to a good start…..but…. Governor Noem is hoping for many, many more grandbabies [Read More…]

Dakotafest names Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year

August 19, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Governor Kristi Noem performed a special duty during Dakotafest on Thursday….. Who graciously accepted the honor….. Scheel is a full time farmer and owner of a corn, beans, cover crops, cattle, goat and sheep [Read More…]

Three suspects sought in connection with Corn Palace fire

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

On Thursday afternoon at 4:17 pm, the Mitchell Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the rear of the Corn Palace next to the Plaza stage. On arrival crews found decorative materials used [Read More…]

Ekeren Named President/CEO Of Avera Queen Of Peace Hospital

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Bob Sutton, Avera President and CEO, announces that Doug Ekeren has been named the regional president and CEO of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital (AQOP) after serving in the role on an interim basis. Ekeren, [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University awarded South Dakota Community Grant

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Dakota Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $12,000 Community Innovation Grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation. The funds will provide students with a laptop to use at work and on campus while enrolled in [Read More…]

Plans are in the works for a historic building in the heart of Mitchell

August 5, 2021 J.P. Skelly

A Sacramento, California man has submitted a plan to the Mitchell Planning Commission for developing 223 North Main, formerly known as the Crafty Fox. John Adamo’s plan is for a 30 unit apartment project in [Read More…]

Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:56PM MDT until July 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS

July 28, 2021 J.P. Skelly

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY… …HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east [Read More…]

Mitchell Police investigating death of an 18 year old male

July 26, 2021 J.P. Skelly

On July 26th at approximately 3:15 am, the Mitchell Police Department responded to the 800 block of West Ash for an incident involving individuals breaking out windows on a vehicle. Responding officers learned that this [Read More…]

DWU program ranked by Best Value Schools

July 26, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Dakota Wesleyan University has been ranked among America’s 30 Best Bachelor of Multimedia Design Programs in 2021. The rating is based upon two vital statistics, yearly tuition rate and graduation rate),to determine the rating for [Read More…]

Ryker Kreutzfeldt has been hired as the Head Boys Basketball Coach for the Mitchell School District. Coach Kreutzfeldt is a Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan University graduate and has been a member of the [Read More…]

City of Mitchell issues Lake Mitchell Advisory Level: Warning

July 8, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) present unique difficulties in health risk assessment determination. Lake Mitchell may be unsafe for people and animals. Please keep pets away from water and avoid water contact such as swimming, wading [Read More…]

Man and woman facing felony charges

July 8, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Two people are facing numerous felony charges after officers executed a search warrant Wednesday evening. Members of the Mitchell Police Department’s Emergency Response Unit carried out the operation at 8:41 pm at 707 South Minnesota [Read More…]