Davison County Commissioners have placed load restrictions on County roads due to deteriorating conditions caused by spring thaw, recent rains and melting snow. The limits take effect at noon, Wednesday, March 20th. A six ton per axle weight limit is placed on all Davison County oil roads effective immediately. All roads posted 80,000 pound gross …
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Mar 19
Mitchell area waterways forecast to crest well above flood stage
Two Mitchell area waterways are rising as a result of recent rains and melting snow. National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says Firesteel Creek at Mount Vernon is currently in moderate flood stage. “The crest that we’re looking at is probably going to be fifteen and a half (feet) on late Sunday or Monday, “Gillispie …
Mar 15
City of Mitchell ceases snow plowing
The City of Mitchell has ceased plowing streets within the City. Crews have opened all catch basins, culverts and drains. The Street Department is asking residents be patient and let the slush in the roads dissipate as the weather warms. This will allow all drains and culverts to remain unplugged and draining. It will also …
Mar 14
Corn Palace announces Cornstalk Music Jam
The World’s Only Corn Palace is excited to announce the star-studded entertainment lineup for the Inaugural Cornstalk Music Jam on Saturday, July 6th at the Horseman’s Sports Arena (Rodeo Grounds). This 1 day music festival will be headlined by Rodney Atkins with opening acts Tracy Lawrence and Mark Chestnutt. These three country acts will bring …
Mar 13
Mayor Bob Everson asks drivers to be careful
Due to the combination of rain and melting snow numerous streets in Mitchell are flooded and closed to traffic. Mayor Bob Everson is asking drivers to avoid driving through the orange cones around town marking streets that are closed to traffic. He’s also asking drivers to slow down on flooded streets that are open to …
Mar 12
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Sioux Falls, SD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood watch for Davison, Hanson, McCook, Moody, Lake, Miner and Brookings counties in South Dakota. The flood watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. A large storm system will bring warmer air northward, along with the …
Mar 11
Mitchell Street Department urges caution on North Sanborn
The Mitchell Street Department is advising drivers to use caution when traveling on North Sanborn due to deteriorating road conditions. The recent storm events are causing problems between West First and West 15th Avenues. City crews will continue to patch potholes on the pavement. Construction on the section of North Sanborn between West First and …
Mar 10
I-90 between Mitchell and Wall reopened.
PIERRE, S.D. – Officials are opening Interstate 90 effective at 7 a.m. this morning (Sunday March 10) between Wall and Mitchell. Interstate 29 remains closed from Watertown to the North Dakota border as winds are still high and causing heavy drifting in the northeast part of the state. Please do not anticipate the reopening …
Mar 09
TIME to Spring Forward
Daylight savings time begins March 10 at 2:00 a.m. As of 2007, daylight time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. On the second Sunday in March clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time (which becomes 3:00 a.m. …
Mar 08
City of Mitchell is seeking community cooperation regarding snow removal
The City of Mitchell is aware of the limited space for snow removal. With the forecast for snow for this weekend and early next week please refrain from placing additional snow in the street areas after the plows have cleared the streets. Cul De Sac areas will have the snow placed in a pile in …