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Davison County Commissioners chat informally regarding future jail needs
The subject of a new Davison County Jail surfaced during Tuesday’s County Commission meeting. Commissioner Chris Nebelsick started the discussion during the Sheriff’s Office budget review. “It’s a need, you know it’s going to be [Read More…]

Mitchell School Board reviews proposed K-12 and MTC budgets
The Mitchell School Board focused primarily on the proposed K-12 and MTC budgets for 2025-2026 during its meeting Tuesday evening. MTC Chief Financial Officer Jared Hofer reviewed the projected numbers. “Overall, we’re looking at $32.6-million [Read More…]

Highway 37 Detour Notice!
Beginning Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the west leg of the intersection of S.D. Highway 37 and W 23rd Avenue will be closed to thru traffic. A detour route will be available along the S.D. Bypass [Read More…]

Attorney General Jackley, DCI Rule Fall River County Officer Involved Shooting Justified
A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation review has determined that an Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety Officer was justified in their use of force in an incident that occurred May 2, 2025, [Read More…]

Local soldier delivers Memorial Day address in Mitchell
On a beautiful Monday morning, below a large American Flag flying high from the Mitchell Fire Departments ladder truck, military veterans, their families, friends and community members gathered to remember those who gave their lives [Read More…]

Memorial Weekend In Mitchell enjoys a gift from Mother Nature
Mother Nature cooperating, led to a successful Memorial Weekend in Mitchell. Mitchell Main Street and Beyond’s Liz Luczak says it was a great day. “Couldn’t have asked for better weather, better people and it’s just [Read More…]

Memorial Weekend in Mitchell hosts BBQ Rib Championship
A Mitchell native was the Judge’s favorite at Memorial Weekend in Mitchell’s popular BBQ Rib Championship. It was Scotty DeSchepper’s first competition in nine years. He and his grandson anchored the winning effort. In the [Read More…]

Board of Regents names interim president at Northern State University
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that President Neal Schnoor will be stepping down from his position as president of Northern State University . Earlier this year, President Schnoor was selected as the priority [Read More…]

Long-time lobbyist and legislative observer calling it a career
A longtime lobbyist and legislative observer is retiring. South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry president David Owen presented his final legislative session review to the Mitchell Rotary Club Thursday. He also reflected on his [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley Announces Specifics For ICE 287(g) Partnership
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the state Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is entering into a partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and [Read More…]

City of Mitchell announces holiday week garbage collection schedule
Due to the observance of Memorial Day on Monday May 26th, 2025 the garbage will be collected one day later than your normal schedule. The City will be collecting garbage Tuesday May 27th through Saturday [Read More…]

Attorney General Marty Jackley and colleagues visit the southern border
Attorney General Marty Jackley and 11 other Attorneys General Wednesday received a first-hand look at the southern border in Arizona, and Attorney General Jackley pledged his office’s help in dealing with those issues. “We applaud [Read More…]

Let’s get ready to travel!
The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is fast approaching. “Triple-A is projecting a little more than 157,000 South Dakotans will travel 50 miles or more from their home this holiday weekend,” stated Shawn [Read More…]

Attorney General’s Office alerting consumers of possible over-the-counter hearing aid concerns
Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers that some over-the-counter hearing aid companies are using misleading sales tactics when reaching out to the public. “Consumers should only have their hearing tested by a qualified audiologist [Read More…]

City Council advances option for term limits
The Mitchell City Council held a lengthy discussion during its meeting Monday evening regarding term limits for Mayor and Council. Councilors were presented with two options. Roger Musick favors term limits. “We need fresh ideas, [Read More…]

Watertown church begins recovery following a fire caused by lightning
Cleanup and restoration work is underway at a Watertown church that caught fire following a lightning strike. The fire at Hosanna Lutheran began around 1:30 Monday afternoon as a thunderstorm was rolling through the city. [Read More…]

Secretary of State’s Office looking ahead to 2026
This may be an “off-year” for state-wide elections, but Secretary of State Monae Johnson says her office is always busy. “We do the list maintenance this summer,” said Johnson. “And that’s where the actual Auditors [Read More…]

MHS commencement speakers share some final thoughts
As per tradition, the members of Mitchell senior high graduating classes choose two commencement speakers. And the Class of 2025 was no exception. Maxwell Hart’s address was titled “Chasing a Life Worth Living.” He told [Read More…]

Congratulations Mitchell High School Class of 2025
The 227 strong Mitchell High School Class of 2025 crossed the stage Sunday at the Corn Palace to start the next chapter in their lives. Principal Justin Siemsen says the class was extremely active in [Read More…]

Fatal crash victim identified
One woman died and an infant passenger was injured in a single vehicle crash six miles southwest of Worthing just before noon last Wednesday. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is reporting 24 year [Read More…]