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20 hours ago in Government, Local
Mitchell Seeks Public Input on Pedestrian, Roadway Safety at May 5 Open House
Mitchell residents are invited to share feedback on pedestrian and roadway safety during a May 5 open house. Community input will help guide a citywide safety action plan and support a federal grant application.
Subway Locations in Mitchell Sold to New Owner as Local Family Transitions Ownership
Several Subway restaurants in Mitchell are changing ownership after nearly a decade under local management. The sale marks a transition to an owner with multiple locations across the region.
2 days ago in Education, Local
Bricks from Former Mitchell High School to Be Offered as Demolition Begins
As demolition of the former Mitchell High School gets underway, officials plan to offer free bricks from the historic building to the public. Community members are urged to stay clear of the site for safety.
3 days ago in Crime, Government
Mitchell Police March 2026 Activity Shows Modest Rise in Calls, Mixed Traffic Stop Trends
The Mitchell Police Department reported increased calls for service and accidents in March 2026 compared to last year, while total traffic stops declined overall despite higher activity within the city.
3 days ago in Government
Mitchell City Council Weighs Major Spending, Infrastructure Projects and Public Safety Investments
Large infrastructure projects, a tornado safe room, increased traffic enforcement and a major project bid well under budget highlighted the latest Mitchell City Council agenda.
3 days ago in Business
Central Electric Cooperative Names Ryan Mueller as New General Manager
Central Electric Cooperative has appointed Ryan Mueller as its next general manager, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding longtime leader Ken Schlimgen.
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
3 days ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Mitchell School District Debuts 5–12 Band Concert at Corn Palace
Nearly 300 students performed in Mitchell’s first unified 5–12 band concert, featuring music from each grade level and a combined grand finale.
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