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1 day ago in Agriculture, Business

Mitchell Chamber Ag Committee to Host 2026 Ag Connections: Farm to Table Event at Oak Lane Colony

Mitchell Chamber Ag Committee invites the community to attend the 2026 Ag Connections.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

More Than a Walk: How the Barking Bus Helps Mitchell Dogs Stay Active, Happy and Cared For

For dog owners in Mitchell, South Dakota, keeping pets active and engaged is part of helping them live their happiest lives. The Barking Bus offers dog walking services designed around exercise, care and convenience—creating experiences that keep tails wagging.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Mitchell Women Among Record Field Competing for Miss South Dakota Title

Two Mitchell women will represent the community at this year’s Miss South Dakota competition in Brookings, joining a record-setting field of contestants while highlighting causes focused on mental health, hope and community impact.

6 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Austerman Recognized with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award

Jacki Austerman, RN was recently recognized with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital’s quarterly DAISY Award. 

7 days ago in Government, Local

Memorial Day Holiday Delays Mitchell Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule

Residents in Mitchell will see a one-day delay in garbage and recycling collection during the week of Memorial Day. The Mitchell Regional Landfill also will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the holiday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Things to Do in Mitchell, South Dakota for Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Memorial Day weekend in Mitchell offers something for everyone, from outdoor recreation and local museums to golf, family activities, and iconic attractions like the Corn Palace. Residents and visitors can enjoy community events, summer weather, and plenty of ways to explore the Palace City during the holiday weekend.

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2 hours ago in Entertainment

Summer Arrives in Mitchell with Longer Days and Outdoor Adventures

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As summer arrives residents get outdoors

The summer solstice arrives June 20 this year, bringing the longest stretch of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere and marking the unofficial start of summer activities across Mitchell and surrounding communities.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

5 days ago in Entertainment

The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.

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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.