One person died and several others were injured Saturday night in a fatal crash east of Mitchell that involved both vehicles and livestock. Names of the those involved have not yet been released pending notification of families. A 2014 Dodge Durango was westbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 333 when it hit six cows …
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Oct 21
Several injuries in I-90 incident near Mitchell
Several people were injured, one severely, an incident on I-90 just east of Mitchell, Saturday evening shortly after 8:00 pm. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says the incident involved cattle and vehicles. Interstate 90’s westbound lanes were closed from Exit 335, Riverside Road, and traffic detoured on Highway 38, while crews …
Oct 18
Mitchell man arrested for manslaughter
On 10-17-2017 at approx. 7:00 p.m. The Mitchell Department of Public Safety received a 911 call stating that an ambulance was needed at a residence located on the 900-block E. 3rd Avenue for a female who did not appear to be breathing. Responding Officers found a 36-year-old female subject deceased at the residence. As a …
Oct 13
Mitchell School Board accepts ASBSD leadership award
Recently, members of the Mitchell School Board were presented their Silver Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead. ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany presented the Mitchell School Board their award. The group earned the award for its dedicated …
Oct 06
Dakota Discovery Museum announces a special exhibit
Mitchell’s Dakota Discovery Museum, Dakota Wesleyan University and the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas are collaborating on a project documenting South Dakota’s Jewish population throughout history. Dakota Diaspora: Judaism in South Dakota tells the story of homesteaders, storekeepers and families of Jewish heritage in South Dakota. Eleven of DWU Professor Joel …
Oct 03
Police seeking burglary suspect
On 10-1-17 at between the hours of 3:30 A.M. and 4:00 A.M.., an unknown male forcibly entered two business located in the 800 Block of East Spruce and the 2200 Block of South Mentzer Mitchell SD. During the burglaries, the subject stole a large amount of change. The images above are surveillance video of the …
Sep 29
The Corn Palace and DWU to collaborate om mural design
The World’s Only Corn Palace is proud to announce it will collaborate with Dakota Wesleyan University and its digital media and design department to create the 2019 murals for the World’s Only Corn Palace. “We are excited to partner with DWU in regards to the murals, as I believe this will bring a great deal …
Sep 27
Dakota Wesleyan crowns 2017 homecoming royalty
Dakota Wesleyan University crowned its homecoming royalty Tuesday night during coronation. Austin Buysse and Chesney Nagel were named the DWU homecoming king and queen for 2017. Nagel, of Springfield, is an athletic training major. She is also a member of the varsity DWU Tiger’s women’s basketball team, the president of the DWU Athletic Training Club, …
Sep 25
South Dakota seeking living World War Two veterans for special honor
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) with the assistance of the South Dakota County Veterans Service Officers Association (SDCVSOA) wants to honor and recognize all living World War II (WWII) veterans. Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of South Dakota’s Department of Veterans Affairs, states “One of the most valuable lessons we can learn from the …
Sep 18
Mitchell man announces city council candidacy
A Mitchell man is taking another run on a city council seat. 23 year old Clay Loneman announced via e-mail Sunday that he’ll once again seek a council seat from Ward One. He lost his first bid to Councilor Steve Rice back in June. Loneman says since Ward One Councilor Mel Olson is running for …