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A 48 year old man from Mitchell man has been found guilty of two counts of First-Degree Rape involving children under 13 years old. Eric Mark Opperman entered a change of plea on Thursday in [Read More…]

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the eastbound on-ramp at exit 332 Mitchell on Interstate 90 will be closed. The closure is for repair of the railroad bridge located at the end of the ramp. During [Read More…]

A 65 year old man from Centerville has been sentenced to three consecutive sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole after earlier being found guilty for a 2024 triple homicide that occurred [Read More…]

The South Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed the convictions and sentence of a defendant convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young child. A jury found Tell Cadotte guilty of nine counts of first-degree rape and [Read More…]

Six graduating Mitchell High School seniors put pen to paper Wednesday by signing letters of intent to become teachers. Dailyn Kiner, Robin Roth, Kambyl Wede, Lillian Smith, Jordan Platt and Alyvia Herman shared where they [Read More…]

The Mitchell Hometown Hero Banner Project is gaining momentum. That’s the word from Mitchell Main Street and Beyond executive director Elizabeth Luczak. “The first wave is going to be 39 banners that include active members [Read More…]

Mitchell School District Curriculum Director Amanda Sonne says it’s a great time to be in the education sector in Mitchell. “We have the Musick Family Endowment that is bringing us all sorts of opportunities,” said [Read More…]

A woman from Bridgewater died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday near Freeman. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 11:30 am, the 77 year old female driver of a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University has announced the annual Clarke Awards for Excellence. Dr. Dan Wagner, Mitchell, Professor of Athletic Training, was presented the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence. Associate Director of Admissions Rachel Giblin, Mitchell, received [Read More…]

Mitchell Technical College Five hundred sixty-three graduates received diplomas and degrees from Mitchell Technical College this spring, launching them into careers in fields ranging from diesel technology to healthcare and beyond. Thanks to nationally recognized [Read More…]

Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting led off with the annual recognition of numerous student organizations. They include HOSA, FCCLA, Educators Rising, FFA, ProStart, Robotics, Skills USA and FBLA. Representatives from each group shared their accomplishments [Read More…]

The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer on Saturday, May 9, drew 8,636 participants and raised more than $950,000 through events in cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, [Read More…]

Nearly 50 participants graduated from Dakota State University and Northern State University as part of the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program on May 9, 2026. These hardworking educators combined their years of classroom experience [Read More…]

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has authorized the Lake Mitchell Restoration Project to move forward. Mayor Jordan Hanson said the word came down Wednesday. “It was up for a vote to [Read More…]

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden has activated the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota. The task force will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 7. The latest U.S. [Read More…]

By Molly Wetsch South Dakota News Watch MITCHELL, S.D. – A judge heard arguments Tuesday for three motions in the civil lawsuit filed by a former Mitchell baseball player against two local news organizations and [Read More…]

Nedved Media started the Elite Eight Academic Award began in 2018 to recognize outstanding students in our listening area. Nomination forms are sent to approximately 25 schools in the listening area. Eligible candidates must be [Read More…]

By a vote of 6 to 1, the Mitchell City Council rejected Mayor Jordan Hanson’s plan to modify the method of electing council officers in the event of a tie. A coin-flip is currently the [Read More…]

The SD Department of Corrections recently announced inmates are available to help with storm cleanup this summer and other community service opportunities. Over the last month, inmates have been certified to respond to natural disasters [Read More…]

During the season’s first, First Friday gathering, Mitchell Main Street and Beyond took time to celebrate and present its First Annual Hope Award to a longtime Main Street business owner and advocate for starting a [Read More…]