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19 hours ago in Government

Mitchell City Council Reviews Flagpole Replacement, 13th Avenue Funding, and Development Projects

Mitchell City Council members discussed key infrastructure and development projects Monday, including Corn Palace flagpole replacement, 13th Avenue reconstruction financing, and housing updates.

2 days ago in Education, Local

DWU annual Day of Service event scheduled for May 5

Dakota Wesleyan University’s annual Day of Service returns May 5, sending more than 300 students, faculty and staff into the Mitchell community to complete volunteer projects. The event highlights DWU’s commitment to service through partnerships with local schools, nonprofits and public spaces.

2 days ago in Business

The Guild Hall Celebrates Grand Reopening in Downtown Mitchell | PHOTOS

The Guild Hall, a gamer-focused destination in Mitchell, has reopened in a new 20,000-square-foot location at 412 N. Main St., offering an expanded experience in the heart of downtown.

2 days ago in Local

UPDATED: Mitchell Water Shutoff Scheduled May 6 for Valve Replacement Work

Residents in parts of Mitchell should prepare for a temporary water shutoff Wednesday as crews replace a water valve. Service is expected to be interrupted for several hours in two neighborhoods.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Rustic Designs Spring Country Show Draws Regional Crowds to Ethan Location

Rustic Designs & More’s Spring Country Show continues through May 10 near Ethan, bringing hundreds of visitors and vendors from multiple states for antiques, art and handmade goods.

4 days ago in Local

Top 5 Mitchell News Stories You May Have Missed This Week

From a historic NASA mission connection to local safety initiatives and regional updates, here are five important Mitchell-area stories you may have missed over the weekend. Stay informed with these key headlines and summaries.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

2 days ago in Entertainment

Levitt at the Falls Announces 2026 Free Summer Concert Series in Sioux Falls

Levitt at the Falls will host 50 free concerts in Sioux Falls from June through September 2026, featuring national, regional, and local performers. The season includes special events, family shows, and America 250 celebrations.

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21 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."