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4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

Stack of ripe red tomatoes in wicker baskets at an outdoor farmer's market, with leeks in a basket to the right and sunflowers in the background.

4 weeks ago in

Saturday is the first Palace City Farmers Market of 2026

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The plaza on the south end of the Corn Palace will turn into an open-air…

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Mitchell Technical College President’s List – Spring 2026

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A total of 381 students at Mitchell Technical College have been placed on the Spring…

4 weeks ago in High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School State Softball Quarterfinal & Amateur Baseball Results + NBA Finals Game 2 Tonight

Huge upset in Class A softball + more results, Amateur baseball results, Twin lose late to Royals, Lynx earn sixth straight win, and tonight is Game 2 in the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

4 weeks ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

The traditional ring-shaped donut is an American creation.

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Foodies rejoice! It’s National Donut Day

Friday is National Donut Day. At least one bakery in Mitchell is celebrating.

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Several Area Students Earn College Scholarships

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A host of area students have recently been awarded scholarships to help with tuition at…

4 weeks ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

4 weeks ago in Sports

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night

Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

4 weeks ago in

Runoff Absentee Voting for GOP Governor’s Race Starts On June 12

Anyone who voted absentee in the primary this week will be mailed out a ballot for the runoff by their county auditor.

Detour route for Highway 38 construction. The project begins June 8th.

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Highway 38 Near Mitchell Set to Close Next Week For Months-Long Construction Project

Twelve miles of Highway 38 east of Mitchell will be closed until November for construction.

4 weeks ago in

Local Blood Banks Urgently Looking for New Donors

LifeServe Blood Center says supplies are dangerously low at a time of the year when they are needed most. LifeServe has a location in Mitchell where donors can give blood.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

The South Dakota map for this week from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week

South Dakota's drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.

4 weeks ago in World

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.

Mitchell Kernels Softball game postponed

4 weeks ago in High School,

Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School State Softball Begins Today + A Heavy Slate of Amateur Baseball Tomorrow

State Tournament action begins today for Class A, AA & B high school softball teams, Amateur baseball slate for tomorrow night, Twins shutout by White Sox in final game of the series, Lynx in search of sixth-straight win in game vs Valkyries tonight and the Knicks take Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on the road.

4 weeks ago in

Social Mixer, Awards Show Thursday night at Pepsi Theatre

A social mixer is open to the public Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Immediately after, guests can head inside the Pepsi Theatre for the annual A.C.T. Awards show.

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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

2 hours ago in High School, Local Sports, Sports

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association 55th Annual Awards Ceremony to be in Mitchell in July

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association's 55th Annual Awards Ceremony has been announced and will take place in Mitchell, SD.

8 hours ago in College, Local Sports, Sports

Jared Seckel hired as New Track & Field/Cross Country Head Coach for Dakota Wesleyan

Dakota Wesleyan Tiger Athletics hires new Head Coach for Track & Field/Cross Country.

9 hours ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

9 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Winner Colome Pheasants strong comeback highlights pair of Amateur games last night & Liberty win 2nd Commissioner’s Cup Title

Winner Colome Pheasants huge comeback win over Mount Vernon Mustangs and Dells PBR defeat Madison Broncos, four game Amateur slate tomorrow, Twins close out series with Astros tonight and New York snags 2nd Commissioner's Cup Championship.