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Mitchell Memorial Weekend a success

Despite over an inch of rain throughout most of Saturday, the sun came out just in time for the annual Mitchell Memorial Weekend benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hundreds of people gathered on the south end of Main Street to enjoy a children’s peddle pull, inflatables, a car show and shine, plus the centerpiece of …

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Three graduate James Valley Drug and DUI Court

The third floor courtroom in the Davison County Courthouse was the site of a celebration Thursday as Leah Shields, Amy DeMaranville, and Thomas Engebretson graduated from the James Valley Drug and DUI Court. South Dakota Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk offered his congratulations and encouragement. Drug and DUI court is an intensive supervision program providing an …

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16 year old female assaulted, suspect sought by Police

On 05/07/2016 at approximately 1145 p.m. a 16 year old female was assaulted in the 100 block of North Lawler St. The female had just left the movie theater and was getting into her vehicle when the assault occurred.  The Mitchell Police Department is looking for a white male described as being approximately 5’8″ or …

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Corn Palace murals to remain the same for another year

It looks like Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley will adorn the Corn Palace for another year. That’s the word from Mayor Jerry Toomey. He told KORN News Radio while the murals will remain the same, the natural grasses will be replaced. Toomey says the move should save the city around $60,000 and will be re-evaluated …

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2nd Annual MAC Triathlon

  Join us on June 11, 2016 for a Sprint Triathlon in the beautiful city of Mitchell, South Dakota! Enjoy the scenic routes as you complete an open swim in lake Mitchell, bike around Lake Mitchell, and run around the scenic Lake Mitchell. Make sure to mark your calendars for the Pasta Night on Friday, …

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Dakota Wesleyan University is seeking public comment

Dakota Wesleyan University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will host a visit Oct. 24-25, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission, which requires each university up for accreditation to solicit opinions from its community – on …

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Mitchell School District lauds elementary school educators and retirees

The Mitchell School District honored thirteen elementary school educators and four retirees during a special event Wednesday. “I’m a Teacher…What’s Your Super Power?”, served as the theme. Terriann Murray, Kristina Borgan, and Donna Ripp were recognized for fifteen years of service, Joanna Meyers, Sonya Fossum, and Eileen Toman, twenty years. Deb Thill and Mary Nath, …

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Police seeking help in horn theft

Mitchell Police are looking for help in finding whoever stole two air horns from two railroad engines stopped on Mitchell’s west side. The Nathan brand horns were taken between the hours of 6 pm on April 11th and 8 am on April 12th in the area of the 2300 block of West Ash. The horns …

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Twelve of thirteen businesses pass alcohol compliance check

Twelve of thirteen Mitchell businesses passed the latest compliance check conducted by the South Central Alcohol Task Force.  Café Teresa, Coborn’s, Casey’s General Store on North Main, Village Bowl/Spare Change Casino, Lakeview Golf Course, Walmart, Twin Dragon, All-Star Sports Bar, Cattleman’s Steakhouse, Sudz, Chef Louie’s, and Dr. Lucky’s refused to sell alcohol to a confidential, …

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Mitchell educator wins national award

National Life Group announced today that Shane Thill, Director of Second Chance High School and Assistant Principal at Mitchell High School, in Mitchell, South Dakota, has been selected as the Grand Prize Winner for the national 2015-2016 LifeChanger of the Year award. LifeChanger of the Year is an annual program that recognizes and rewards outstanding …

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