Leadership Mitchell to unveil downtown traffic box beautification project

MITCHELL, S.D. — The Leadership Mitchell Class of 2026 will celebrate the completion of its annual community project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday in downtown Mitchell.

The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. June 11 at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Main Street, where class members will unveil a newly installed vinyl wrap on a traffic signal control box.

According to organizers, the project features artwork highlighting Mitchell’s history and the iconic Corn Palace as part of a community beautification effort.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is being coordinated with the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and will recognize the class’s contribution to enhancing the appearance of the downtown area.

Leadership Mitchell participants selected the project as a way to add visual interest to a highly visible intersection while celebrating the community’s heritage.

Community members are invited to attend the unveiling and learn more about the project and the Leadership Mitchell program.

The annual Leadership Mitchell program brings together area residents to develop leadership skills and complete projects aimed at benefiting the Mitchell community.