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15 hours ago in Local

May Housing Update: Mitchell, South Dakota Housing Market Shows More Inventory, Softer Prices

Mitchell’s housing market is seeing more homes for sale and softer prices this spring, giving buyers more opportunities while sellers adjust to changing market conditions. Realtor.com data shows inventory is up more than 22% year over year as median listing prices decline heading into May.

20 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Local

Palace City Farmers Market Returns to Mitchell June 6 at Corn Palace Plaza

The Palace City Farmers Market is set to return to downtown Mitchell on June 6, bringing locally grown produce, homemade goods and handcrafted items to the Corn Palace Plaza each Saturday through the end of September.

2 days ago in Crime, Government

Mitchell Residents Warned About Rise in Scam Calls and Texts Across South Dakota

Residents in Mitchell and across South Dakota are being urged to stay alert as scam calls, fake text messages and online fraud attempts continue to increase in 2026.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Proposed Legacy Pointe Apartment Project Advances in Mitchell

A proposed 38-unit apartment complex overlooking Lake Mitchell moved closer to construction after the Mitchell Planning Commission recommended approval of a new Tax Increment District tied to the Legacy Pointe development along North Harmon Drive.

3 days ago in Business, Local

Mitchell Ice Arena to Receive $1.7 Million in Facility Upgrades

The Mitchell Ice Arena will receive $1.7 million in upgrades, including roof repairs, improved drainage and additional parking as officials work to permanently fix long-standing leak issues at the facility.

4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Local

Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chef Louie’s Revival

Chef Louie’s, one of Mitchell’s most iconic restaurants, is officially making its return. The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Connect Mitchell Committee will host a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 for the new steakhouse location along the Highway 37 bypass.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

20 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Local

Palace City Farmers Market Returns to Mitchell June 6 at Corn Palace Plaza

The Palace City Farmers Market is set to return to downtown Mitchell on June 6, bringing locally grown produce, homemade goods and handcrafted items to the Corn Palace Plaza each Saturday through the end of September.

2 days ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.