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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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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 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…]

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 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…]

Avera’s laboratory in Sioux Falls has been verified by the South Dakota Department of Health to perform COVID-19 testing. The Avera Institute for Human Genetics has worked closely with the governor’s office as well as [Read More…]

Superintendent Joe Graves says the Mitchell School District is altering it’s grab and go breakfast and lunch program starting immediately. “You know how little kids are, you give them an option of three things it [Read More…]

Get ready for a long battle with the COVID-19 virus. Governor Kristi Noem told South Dakotans during a Facebook live Sunday afternoon we’re just getting started. “This is not something that’s going to be over [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem says there are now 21 positive cases of the COVID-19 virus. There are six new cases in Beadle County and one in Brown County. “Every case we know of in Beadle County [Read More…]

In the interest of public health and welfare and the safety of our employees the governing board of Davison County, the Davison County Commissioners, advise the following to all County residents: All County facilities are [Read More…]

Due to the spread of COVID-19 cases, Avera is postponing some elective surgical procedures – including those at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. Critical procedures needed are still available. A multidisciplinary group of Avera physicians [Read More…]