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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time
MONTICELLO, Minn. (AP) — Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the [Read More…]
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Mitchell Walmart Bomb Threat Hoax
At approximately 9:40 am Friday ,dispatch received a call from a Mitchell Walmart employee reporting they received a call from someone claiming there was a bomb in the store. There was an immediate response by [Read More…]
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One person died and another injured in a rollover crash in rural Davison County
One person died and another was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday in rural Davison County. Sheriff Steve Harr says it happened just before 2 pm near the intersection of 245th Street and 402nd [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board approves base bid on new High School project
The Mitchell School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to accept the base bid of $45,618,901. Board members Britni Flood, Deb Olson, Shawn Ruml and Matt Christiansen voted yes, Terry Aslesen voted no. The base bid includes [Read More…]
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Avera Queen of Peace names new Chief Medical Officer
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has named Darren Manthey, MD, as its new chief medical officer for the organization starting March 1. He will assume this role as Dr. Hilary Rockwell prepares to become the [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan University to enter a teach-out with Presentation College
Dakota Wesleyan University has announced that it will enter into a Teach-Out agreement with Presentation College, becoming a South Dakota option for involved students. Presentation announced earlier this week that it will close operations at [Read More…]
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Magnuson honored for years of outstanding customer service and hospitality
If you are looking for the best tour of the World’s Only Corn Palace you do not have to look far. Troy “Popcorn” Magnuson has been a staple of Mitchell’s Tourism for over 37 years [Read More…]
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Mitchell Technical College students offer free income tax preparation service
For the second year in a row, students at Mitchell Technical College will make income tax filing simpler for individuals who qualify for a special program offered through a federal grant program. The Volunteer Income [Read More…]
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Presentation College announces closure
Aberdeen, South Dakota – January 17, 2023 – Presentation College announced today that it will not enroll students for the 2023-24 academic year and will cease educational operations at its Aberdeen campus after the Spring [Read More…]
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Joe Childs named Mitchell School District interim Superintendent
The Mitchell School Board has hired Joe Childs interim superintendent of the Mitchell School District. Childs currently serves as principal of Mitchell High School. Board president Deb Olson says the group interviewed three candidates for [Read More…]
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Bitcoin mining goes before a legislative committee
It sounds like something out of science fiction–turning South Dakota natural gas into crypto-currency on the high plains. The legislature’s Joint Appropriation Committee Wednesday was trying to determine if it is working. “They were leasing [Read More…]
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Gov. Noem Appoints Joe Graves as Secretary of Education
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Joe Graves as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education. Joe’s appointment will be effective January 10th. Joe is replacing Secretary Tiffany Sanderson, who has accepted [Read More…]
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South Dakota extends in-state tuition to Wisconsin, Illinois
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s six public universities plan to offer in-state tuition rates to students from Wisconsin and Illinois by next fall. The South Dakota Advantage plan has until now offered in-state [Read More…]
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Alfalfa sprout recall tied to salmonella outbreak expanded
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska company on Friday expanded a recall of alfalfa sprouts after more than a dozen cases of salmonella were linked to the food. SunSprouts Enterprises doubled its recall that was [Read More…]
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City of Mitchell issues a reminder regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks
As the beginning of winter is upon us, the City of Mitchell Code Enforcement would like to remind everyone of the ordinances on snow and ice removal. Everyone should have safe access to our sidewalks [Read More…]
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Mitchell Police seeking shoplifting suspect
On November 12th at approximately an unknown male entered a business located at 601 Cabela Drive, Mitchell SD, and stole a $600.00 pair of hunting bibs. This male is described as a white male with [Read More…]
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Mitchell Parade of Lights Winning Entries
Winners from Mitchell’s Parade of Lights Community Organization: 301 Rodz = Best Use of Lights – Creates a visually appealing effect to the audience Heart & Sole Cancer Walk/Run = Best Use of Theme – [Read More…]
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Hit and Run Investigation
On November 28th, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of E Green Dr and N Kimball St in Mitchell. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene without notifying authorities. [Read More…]
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Workforce Wednesday: Calling All Job Seekers
Mitchell Area Development Corporation Regional Workforce is launching a new event to help local businesses fill open positions. The first Workforce Wednesday Hiring Event is set for December 7th at participating Mitchell businesses. Workforce Coordinator [Read More…]
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SD Division of Criminal Investigation has a new leader
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General-Elect Marty Jackley on Monday named a former employee of the state’s Division of Criminal Investigation as the agency’s new leader. Dan Saterlee previously served DCI as an [Read More…]
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