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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on New Mitchell Townhomes
Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on two new affordable townhomes on 1st Avenue, designed to provide housing for two families. According to the Mitchell Republic, the project was made possible through a donated lot and partnerships with local organizations.
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Mitchell Council Debates Budget for Corn Palace Plaza Expansion
The Mitchell City Council has earmarked $500,000 in its preliminary 2026 budget for expanding the Corn Palace Plaza, though members remain divided on how much to spend and what features to include.
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Mitchell Council to Decide Non-Profit Funding for 2026
The Mitchell City Council will meet today to finalize 2026 funding for local non-profits, with the proposed budget setting aside $457,000 in subsidies, down from more than $913,000 in requests.
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Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions
Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.
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Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market
The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.
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Centerville Bridge Dedicated to WWI Soldier
Officials in Centerville, South Dakota, honored World War I soldier Private Frank J. Holcombe with a bridge dedication this past weekend. Holcombe, who enlisted in the National Guard in 1917 and was killed in action in France in 1918, was the first Centerville soldier to die in the war.
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Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion
Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.
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Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season
South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.
2 days ago
From Coast to Coast By Rep. Dusty Johnson
Mitchell Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those…
3 days ago
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St
The intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St will be closed beginning Monday, September 22nd, 2025, starting at…
3 days ago
New Corn Palace Seats Arrive, Installation Begins Next Week
New seating is being installed at the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, with all 1,500 black chairs set to be ready before the Raise ’Em Rank bull ride on October 3.
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Mitchell Renews Event Platform Despite No Results
Mitchell’s hotel board voted to renew its $5,000 subscription to the PlayEasy event matchmaking platform despite no bookings in nine months. Board members say the tool is building connections, with Events Coordinator Aaron Hieb in talks for a five-on-five soccer tournament and a potential footgolf event.
3 days ago
Five Indicted in South Dakota Prison Contraband Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced indictments against a Department of Corrections employee, two inmates, and two civilians following overdose deaths at the state penitentiary.
3 days ago
NTSB Releases Details on Brookings Plane Crash
Federal investigators have detailed a September 6 plane crash at Brookings Airport that injured three men.
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City of Sioux Falls Sees Signs of Economic Rebound With Lowest-in-Nation Jobless Rate
Sioux Falls is showing signs of economic rebound with a nation-leading 1.7% unemployment rate and growth in the construction sector. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett reports improving sales tax receipts, though revenues remain below budget projections.
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Sioux Falls Sales Tax Collections Show Modest August Uptick
Sioux Falls saw modest improvement in sales tax revenue for August, but city officials say more growth is needed to meet 2025 budget goals. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told the City Council that while August showed progress after a year of lagging revenues, sales tax collections must rise by 4.8% for the remainder of the year to hit budget targets.
4 days ago
Rounds Pushes Postmaster General to Restore Reliable Mail Service in South Dakota
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to restore reliable mail delivery in South Dakota, citing widespread delays with letters and newspapers taking weeks to arrive within the state. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Rounds criticized USPS’s operational changes, saying they fail to meet the agency’s federal obligation for universal service.
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Five People Indicted for Transporting Contraband to Prison Inmates
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five people, including one former state correctional officer and…
4 days ago
Safety Concerns Rise at Highway 37 Intersection Near New Soybean Plant
With the High Plains Processing soybean plant set to open south of Mitchell, South Dakota, officials are raising new concerns about safety at the busy Highway 37 intersection leading into the facility.
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Missing Castlewood Toddler Found Dead in Slough
Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.
