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1 hour ago in Election, Government, Local

South Dakota Election 2026: When and Where to Vote Nov. 3

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Find when and where to vote in South Dakota’s Nov. 3, 2026, election, including polling hours, voter ID rules and Mitchell voting resources.

South Dakota’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Here’s how Mitchell and Davison County voters can find their polling place and prepare to vote.

1 hour ago in Local

LifeServe Offers South Dakota Strong Shirts for Blood Donations Nov. 23–28

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LifeServe blood donors in South Dakota can receive a South Dakota Strong shirt Nov. 23–28, 2026. Appointments are available through donor centers and scheduled mobile drives.

LifeServe blood donors in South Dakota can receive a South Dakota Strong shirt Nov. 23–28, 2026. Appointments are available through donor centers and scheduled mobile drives.

2 hours ago in Local, Weather

WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rain, Wind and Cooler Temperatures Ahead for Mitchell Nov. 2–6

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Mitchell, SD, weather for Nov. 2–6 brings rain, gusts up to 40 mph and cooler temperatures. See daily highs, overnight lows and when rain chances end.

Mitchell’s weather forecast for Nov. 2–6, 2026, includes rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph and a temperature drop before drier conditions return late in the workweek.

2 days ago in Local

Daylight Saving Time Ends Overnight: Turn Clocks back Before Bed This Halloween

As Halloween festivities wrap up, Mitchell residents are reminded to turn clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

2 days ago in Local

Halloween Safety Tips for Mitchell Trick-Or-Treaters and Families

Mitchell families preparing for Halloween can help keep children safe by choosing well-fitting costumes, improving visibility and planning ahead for trick-or-treating.

3 days ago in Government, Local, Roads & Traffic

Mitchell’s First Roundabout Opens at 23rd Avenue and Ohlman Street

Mitchell’s first roundabout is open at West 23rd Avenue and North Ohlman Street. Police led the first drive around the intersection following an Oct. 30 ribbon cutting.

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1 hour ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

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Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Pumpkin Carving Tips for Halloween in Mitchell, SD

Get ready for Halloween in Mitchell with easy pumpkin carving tips, family-friendly design ideas and ways to light your jack-o’-lantern.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports

Palace City Bison to Play 20 Home Games at Cadwell Park in 2027

The Palace City Bison will play 20 home games at Mitchell’s Cadwell Park during their inaugural 2027 season following approval of a park use agreement.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.