The Dakota Wesleyan University softball team’s bats were quieted by conference leading Morningside College in a doubleheader yesterday at McWhirter Field in Mitchell. The Tigers scored two early, but were shut down the rest of the way in a 9-2 loss in game one, while the #14 Mustangs broke out late to pull away for …
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Apr 11
Museum re-modeling complete
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — The Prehistoric Indian Village in Mitchell is opening its remodeled Boehnen Memorial Museum on Friday. The renovation began in the fall of 2014. It includes a new audio-visual technology wing, exhibits, gift shop, lighting and a newly configured entrance. A large teaching garden also has been added to the museum’s grounds. …
Apr 11
Delmont church looking to the future
DELMONT, S.D. (AP) — Members of Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont celebrated Easter in the town’s community center, but they hope to be worshipping in a new church come Christmas. The congregation’s century-old church was destroyed by a May 2015 tornado that damaged or destroyed dozens of structures and injured nine people. Head Trustee Jim …
Apr 11
The Golden Egg has been found
Laura Jorgenson and Trish Carlson will split the $1000 in radio fun money. The egg came in on Wednesday morning, but they said they found it on Tuesday evening. Congratulations Laura Jorgenson and Trish Carlson Powered by WPeMatico
Apr 11
Radio Auction
Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at 10am the LIVE radio auction can be heard in its entirety on Q1073 radio, KORN News Radio AM 1490. A complete listing of all items will be found here. (PDF 56Kb) All buyers must have bid numbers to participate. Give us a call @ 605-996-1490 to get your bidder number during …
Apr 11
Corn Palace Festival talent and ticket prices
The World’s Only Corn Palace is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for the 2016 Corn Palace Festival. This year’s festival is a star studded lineup including American rock band STYX, country music star Gary Allan and Happy Together which includes The Turtles, Mark Lindsay, Gary Puckett, Chuck Negron as well as The Cowsills and …
Apr 11
Three charged following GEAR UP probe
PLATTE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says three people have been charged in an investigation into a college readiness program that began after the deaths of a family of five at their home in Platte. Jackley filed criminal complaints against 58 year old Daniel Guericke of White Lake, 43 year old Stephanie Hubers …
Apr 11
Two Mitchell businesses fail alcohol compliance check
Fourteen of sixteen Mitchell businesses that sell alcohol passed a recent compliance check conducted by the South Central Alcohol Task Force. Freedom Valu Center, County Fair Food & Fuel, Cubby’s West, M&H, Kwik Phil, Walgreens, All-Star Convenience Store, Graham’s Mobile, I90 Travel Plaza, Thunderbird Lodge, Highland Travel Plaza, Rob’s Short Stop, Shopko, and Thirsty’s refused …
Apr 11
Vandalism, stolen cars and vehicle burglaries keeping Police busy
Mitchell Police have a full plate of vandalism, stolen cars and vehicle burglaries and are asking for your help in finding who’s responsible. Vandalisms Sometime from Friday, March 4, 2016, at midnight until Monday, March 7, 2016 at 9:39 a.m., approx. $5,000 worth of property was vandalized at, and near Kiwanis Woodlot Park, located close …
Apr 11
A former legislator is running for the State Senate in District 20
It looks like there’s a race shaping up for the District 20 State Senate seat. Democrat Quinten Burg of Wessington Springs is on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s website indicates Burg filed today (Wednesday). Republican Representative Josh Klumb of Mount Vernon announced his intentions to run for the seat in January. Incumbent Republican Senator …
