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Mitchell’s 2026 Budget Balances Without Lake Drawdown, Redirects $1.2M for Parks and Improvements
The City of Mitchell’s proposed 2026 budget comes in balanced at $82.6 million, helped by postponing the Lake Mitchell drawdown.
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Kidz-n-Coats Drive at Harvest Church Expands to Give 1,500 Coats to South Dakota Kids
The Kidz-n-Coats program at Harvest Church in Sioux Falls began with one boy’s act of kindness in 2009 and has grown into a major community event. This year, organizers are distributing 1,500 coats to help South Dakota children stay warm this winter.
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Montana Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash and Camper Rollover in Sioux Falls
A Montana man died and a woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash and camper rollover Thursday evening near the I-90 off-ramp at North Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. The Ford F-350 struck a Toyota Sienna before rolling into a nearby field.
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Native Americans’ Day Parade to Celebrate Indigenous Culture Monday in Downtown Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls will celebrate Native Americans’ Day on Monday with a downtown parade featuring music, dancing, and nearly 40 units along Phillips Avenue. Events include a morning prayer at Lyon Park, a fun run, and a KELOLAND News livestream.
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Mitchell Corn Palace Festival Turns Small Profit After Big Entertainment Investment
The 2025 Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell ended with a modest profit of just under $4,000. Despite higher costs for headliners like Justin Moore and Bret Michaels, city officials say new upgrades and stronger marketing will boost future festivals.
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South Dakota Bands Shine at Youth in Music Championships; Sioux Falls Lincoln Takes Second
South Dakota marching bands earned top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Mitchell School Board to Review $1.2 Million Amphitheater Upgrade Bid at Tuesday Meeting
The Mitchell Board of Education meets Tuesday, Oct. 14, to consider a $1.2 million bid from Great Place Construction for upgrades to the Mitchell Technical College amphitheater.
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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Triple Murder at Bonfire
A Lincoln County judge has sentenced 32-year-old Justin Rackley of Sioux Falls to three life terms without parole for killing three people at a 2024 bonfire.
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Mitchell Schools Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oct. 16
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Parent-teacher conferences Mitchell High, Second Chance High, and the MCTEA are set for Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3:30…
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The 437 Project Surpasses $1 Million in Donations for South Dakota’s Helpline Center
The 437 Project has raised more than $322,000 this year for the Helpline Center, bringing its total donations to over $1 million in just four years.
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South Dakota Parole Absconders Drop Below 100, Corrections Officials Say
South Dakota corrections officials report a major public safety milestone as the number of parole absconders statewide falls from 486 to just 97 as of October 1. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko credits the Department of Corrections’ Absconder Apprehension Unit and its partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service.
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Hitchcock Park in Mitchell Set for $100K in Upgrades Pending City Council Approval
Mitchell’s largest park is getting a makeover in 2026, pending final city council approval. More than $100,000 is earmarked for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lighting around the Aquatic Center pool, concrete for basketball courts, event power outlets, and new sunshade structures.
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South Dakota State Fair Foundation Launches First-Ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo in Huron
The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has launched the first-ever SoDak National Junior Rodeo at the Dakota Events Complex in Huron.
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Peaceful Pines Senior Living to Break Ground on New Mitchell Facility Overlooking Lake Mitchell
A new senior living community is coming to Mitchell, South Dakota. Peaceful Pines Senior Living, in partnership with JTZ Properties, will host a public groundbreaking for its newest facility overlooking Lake Mitchell on Wednesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at 350 North Harmon Drive.
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. Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill to End Government Shutdowns
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced new legislation aimed at ending government shutdowns.
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Chamberlain Teacher Placed on Leave After Alleged Culturally Inappropriate Gesture Toward Visiting Students
The Chamberlain School District has placed a teacher on administrative leave following reports of a culturally inappropriate gesture toward visiting students.
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Trial of Joseph Hoek Moved to Pennington County After Deputy’s Death
A South Dakota circuit court has ordered the trial of Joseph Hoek to be moved from Moody County to Pennington County.
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AG Marty Jackley Praises Trump’s Nomination of Dan Satterlee as South Dakota U.S. Marshal
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dan Satterlee, director of the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), to serve as the state’s next U.S. Marshal.
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Mitchell Sells Final Mobile Home at City-Owned Park for $100
The city of Mitchell has officially sold the last mobile home at its city-owned trailer park. At Wednesday’s auction, only one bid was made — local resident Dan Ries purchased the three-bedroom mobile home for $100 and plans to relocate it to the Phoenix Community Mobile Home Park.
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Mitchell Man Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge in Domestic Violence Case
A Mitchell man has pleaded guilty to a reduced felony in connection with a violent domestic assault earlier this year. Court records show 30-year-old Tanner Pickner admitted to violating a restraining order, a Class Six felony reduced from an aggravated assault by strangulation charge.
