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Statewide COVID-19 count rises while Davison County holds steady
73 more South Dakotans have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of Wednesday. That brings the total to 393 cases statewide with 146 recovered and six deaths thus far. Negative tests are up to [Read More…]
Mitchell Technical Institute cancels commencement
Mitchell Technical Institute has canceled its public commencement ceremony scheduled for May 8 at the Corn Palace. In anticipation of the cancellation, members of the graduating class were surveyed regarding their preferences. Class members chose [Read More…]
Potential COVID-19 exposure in Yankton
State Health officials announced Tuesday that an employee at the Yankton Walmart Pharmacy has tested positive COVID-19. The employee reported working two days, March 25 and March 30, while able to transmit the virus to [Read More…]
Governor Kristi Noem to discuss developments surrounding the coronavirus today at 2 pm
Governor Kristi Noem is asking South Dakotans to be alert today for additional state guidelines regarding the spreading COVID-19 virus. The Governor’s news conference has been moved to 2 pm (CDT) to discuss developments surrounding [Read More…]
State prison inmates producing utility PPEs
State prison inmates are producing utility personal protective equipment for Department of Corrections and Correctional Health staff members. Inmates in the Pheasantland Industries (PI) Garment Shop at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield are [Read More…]
Davison County patients with COVID-19 virus have recovered
We now know the two patients in Davison County that tested positive for the COVID-19 virus have recovered. That’s the word from the South Dakota Health Department. The website covid.sd.gov is now including both the [Read More…]
Avera Health expanding virtual visits during COVID-19 crisis
Avera is temporarily changing its clinic practices in order to protect patients and employees, and conserve resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Patients may have more appointments scheduled as virtual visits instead of in-person visits, unless [Read More…]
Mitchell City Council unanimously passes COVID-19 emergency ordinance
The Mitchell City Council has unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance broadening the city’s powers in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. But not before several business owners challenged the need for the ordinance and requested [Read More…]
Longfellow Elementary School staff reaches out through a “wave parade”
There was a celebration of “social distancing” Sunday afternoon during a “wave parade” around Longfellow Elementary School. “We just had a way for the parents and the families who are so important to us to [Read More…]
Mitchell School District serves thousands of meals in a week
It’s been a busy week for the Mitchell School District’s food service team. Superintendent Joe Graves says between five days of “grab and go” at each school and three days of school bus-delivered meals at [Read More…]
MADC and Mitchell Chamber of Commerce gather best practices in dealing with COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, The Mitchell Chamber and Development Corporation held a series of conference calls with various business sectors to obtain best practice ideas that are being implemented with the Mitchell Business Community. Screen [Read More…]
S.D. Labor Department implementing unemployment insurance system improvements
The Department of Labor and Regulation has seen a dramatic increase in unemployment insurance activity due to COVID-19 related layoffs. A new “last name” filing system is being implemented effective Monday, March 30. Based on [Read More…]
Legislature decides to hold an electronic “Veto Day” next week
When the South Dakota Legislature meets on March 30, 2020 for its last scheduled day of the 2020 session, to consider bills vetoed by the Governor, there will be plenty of social distance between members. [Read More…]
Mitchell City Council places emergency COVID-19 related ordinance on first-reading
The Mitchell City Council unanimously placed an ordinance addressing the COVID-19 virus outbreak on first reading during a special meeting at the Corn Palace Tuesday night. The goal is to contain the spread to manageable [Read More…]
Mitchell Area Development Corp/Chamber of Commerce schedule coronavirus business info-sharing sessions
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce has scheduled several teleconference meetings with local businesses to provide a forum for sharing information and current practices related to the disruption caused by the coronavirus [Read More…]
Mitchell School District expands food service offerings
The Mitchell School District is expanding its food service offerings, effective today. It is delivering meals–breakfast and lunch–to five locations throughout our community. Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Friday 10:00am-12:30pm at the following locations: Gainer Park (Minnesota [Read More…]
Digital DWU Initiative Aids University’s Transition to Online Instruction
The last few weeks have looked very different for people due to COVID-19. Despite unprecedented and challenging times, Dakota Wesleyan University remains committed to staying proactive in its efforts to provide a top-quality education and [Read More…]
Avera Health is closing its hospitals to visitors
Avera Health is closing all its hospitals to visitors in response to the spreading COVID-19 virus. Avera Queen of Peace CEO Tom Clark says it shouldn’t impact the Mitchell hospital greatly. “We had already gone [Read More…]
Mitchell Mayor has COVID-19 commuting concerns
The fast-growing number of COVID-19 cases in Beadle County has the attention of Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson. He’s concerned about workers from the Huron area who commute to their jobs in Mitchell. “I did reach [Read More…]
Governor Kristi Noem signs Executive Order designed to combat the COVID-19 virus
Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order in response to the spreading COVID-19 virus in South Dakota. It includes strong guidelines businesses need to follow. “This is a baseline I’m setting for the State [Read More…]
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