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2 hours ago in Local, Roads & Traffic
The First Roundabout in Mitchell Nears Completion
Mitchell welcomed the start of construction on its first roundabout in May and is awaiting its completion.
5 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local
Mayor Hanson Proclaims October 9th, 2026 “Squirrel Appreciation Day”
Following an incident involving a squirrel, Mayor Hanson asks local residents to admire the local squirrel population and marks October 9th, 2026, as Squirrel Appreciation Day.
6 hours ago in Government
Retirement Laws Committee to Meet
The Retirement Laws committee is set to meet at the State Capitol to discuss an adjustment to the salary of the Executive Director of the South Dakota Retirement System.
6 hours ago in Local
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Being Held at the Mitchell Corn Palace
The Mitchell Corn Palace will be holding a free flu clinic Tuesday, October 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. open to children ages six months to 18 and adults agers 64 and younger.
Mitchell Police Department Issues a Press Release Regarding Animal Cruelty Incident
The Mitchell Police Department announced that officers responded to an incident regarding animal cruelty and have since referred the case to an outside agency and the Davison County State's Attorney.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Government
Dyed Diesel Clarification for South Dakota
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) The Department of Revenue is issuing guidance, effective today, for consumers and retailers that only agricultural…
Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports
Weekend Happenings: DWU Blue & White Days highlight Mitchell events Oct. 9–11
Dakota Wesleyan’s Blue & White Days bring alumni gatherings, a parade and Tiger athletics to Mitchell during the Oct. 9–11 weekend.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
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