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14 hours ago in Local
SDDOT Updates on Highway 38 Near Mitchell, Platte-Winner Bridge, and Highway 46 in Wagner
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released updates on major highway projects near Mitchell, Wagner and the Platte-Winner Bridge.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Weather
WEEKEND WEATHER: Heat, Humidity and Storm Chances Arrive for Corn Palace Festival
Hot and humid weather will settle over Mitchell for the Corn Palace Festival weekend, with highs around 90 degrees or higher and a chance of thunderstorms Friday night.
3 days ago in Business
How Mitchell Residents Can Support Local Businesses and Strengthen the Community
Supporting Mitchell, South Dakota, businesses helps strengthen the local economy, sustain jobs and keep more dollars circulating within the community.
4 days ago in Local
When Mitchell’s Outdoor Warning Sirens Sound: What Residents Should Know
Mitchell has nine outdoor warning sirens that are activated during qualifying severe weather emergencies and tested monthly. Residents who need shelter when the sirens sound can use the Davison County Courthouse, the community’s designated emergency storm shelter.
6 days ago in Government
19 South Dakota Legislative Candidates Sign Data Center Accountability Pledge, Commit to “Day Zero” Action, Call for Others to Join
Nineteen South Dakota legislative candidates have signed a pledge to prioritize data center oversight, transparency and local control if elected.
6 days ago in Local
What’s Changing in Mitchell? Construction and Development Projects Heading into Fall
From Mitchell’s first roundabout to a new business plaza and major road work, several construction and development projects are changing the city as summer gives way to fall.
Entertainment
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
PHOTOS: Corn Palace Festival Brings Music, Carnival Rides and Crowds to Downtown Mitchell
The 2026 Corn Palace Festival wrapped up Sunday after several days of entertainment, carnival rides, food and activities in downtown Mitchell. Take a look back at some of the sights from festival weekend.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Share Your Corn Palace Festival Photos with Mitchell Now
Mitchell Now is inviting residents and visitors to share their photos from the Corn Palace Festival by emailing them to news@mitchellnow.com.
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