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Mitchell School Board approves base bid on new High School project

January 31, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Avera Queen of Peace names new Chief Medical Officer

January 26, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Dakota Wesleyan University to enter a teach-out with Presentation College

January 20, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Magnuson honored for years of outstanding customer service and hospitality

January 20, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Mitchell Technical College students offer free income tax preparation service

January 18, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Presentation College announces closure

January 17, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Joe Childs named Mitchell School District interim Superintendent

January 13, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Bitcoin mining goes before a legislative committee

January 11, 2023 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Gov. Noem Appoints Joe Graves as Secretary of Education

January 3, 2023 Clint Greenway

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…]

South Dakota extends in-state tuition to Wisconsin, Illinois

December 31, 2022 Clint Greenway

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…]

Alfalfa sprout recall tied to salmonella outbreak expanded

December 31, 2022 Clint Greenway

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…]

City of Mitchell issues a reminder regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks

December 9, 2022 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Mitchell Police seeking shoplifting suspect

December 7, 2022 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Mitchell Parade of Lights Winning Entries

November 30, 2022 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Hit and Run Investigation

November 29, 2022 J.P. Skelly

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…]

Workforce Wednesday: Calling All Job Seekers

November 16, 2022 J.P. Skelly

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…]