Spring weather and field conditions have forced the Dakota Wesleyan University baseball and softball teams to change their schedules this week. The Tiger baseball team will host Presentation College at 4:00pm today on Drake Field in a nine-inning game and will see how that goes. The Tigers were originally slated to travel to Jamestown for …
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Mar 26
Local Sports for Tuesday March 26th
The South Dakota State women’s basketball team advances to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the first time in program history following a 75-64-win last night over No. 12 Syracuse in the Carrier Dome before 2,474 fans. The No. 6-seeded Jackrabbits, who have now won 18-straight games, will play No. 2 seed Oregon Friday in …
Mar 25
Sanborn Boulevard public information meeting set for Thursday evening
There will be a Public Information meeting for Sanborn Boulevard Construction with the City of Mitchell, Contractor and Consultant on March 28th at the Amphitheater on the MTI Campus at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the project will be explained along with estimated project schedule and time for questions. If you have any questions you …
Mar 21
Local Sports for Thursday March 21st
The Class A All-State Girls Basketball teams have been announced and one area player made it on the 3rd team as a Sophomore. Madison Koepsell of McCook Central/Montrose was named to the 3rd Team Class A All-State. The Fighting Cougars placed 4th after being seeded 6th at the State A Tourney last weekend. The Class …
Mar 20
More Davison county and township roads deteriorating
Some Davison county and township roads are deteriorating. That’s the word from Davison County Emergency Management Director Jeff Bathke. “We’ve got several gravel roads that are impassable and have water running on them and we’re running out of barricades,” said Bathke. He says if you come upon them at night you’re not going to see …
Mar 20
Mitchell elementary schools get new sets of wheels
Klock Werks undertook its biggest bike build ever Wednesday afternoon. In fact they turned out 54 strider bikes in a matter of hours. Owner Brian Klock says the bikes have no motors and are headed to Mitchell’s elementary schools. “They’re beginner bikes…for kindergarteners, young kids to get access to the balance and access to the …
Mar 20
Local Polar Plunge to benefit South Dakota Special Olympics set for Friday
Special Olympics South Dakota and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics are calling on all Mitchell area residents with daring souls and warm hearts, willing to brave the cold for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Friday, March 22nd. With last year being Special Olympics South Dakota’s 50th Anniversary, the organization is excited …
Mar 20
Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg is retiring
Mitchell’s Chief of Public Safety, Lyndon Overweg, is calling it a career. “I turned in my retirement notice to the Mayor here a couple of weeks ago,”, said Overweg. “I’m looking at a June 14 retirement date.” The 53 year old Overweg’s been in law enforcement for almost 31 years. He interned with the Mitchell …
Mar 20
Davison County flood information
Davison County Emergency Management Director Jeff Bathke has issued a flooding update: Creeks, streams and rivers will be flooding starting this weekend. -Mt. Vernon is currently in good shape, with sandbags available at the Post Office. -Ethan has ensured all culverts are open. Public Works is looking into discharging lagoons as they have filled up. …
Mar 20
Local Sports for Wednesday March 20th
The SDSU Jackrabbit men’s basketball team staged a brilliant comeback, but saw its season come to an end last night in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, falling 79-73 to Texas at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin Texas. South Dakota State concludes the year at 24-9, reaching the 20-win plateau for the …
