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September Marks Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and encourage life-saving conversations. The National Alliance on Mental Illness urges people to recognize warning signs, talk openly, and offer support with the message: Start a conversation. Be the difference. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential help.
Mitchell Pair Plead Not Guilty in Child Abuse Case; Trials Set for December
A Mitchell woman and man accused in a major child abuse case pleaded not guilty last week in Davison County court. Becky Robertson faces charges of accessory to a felony and witness tampering, while Eric Opperman is charged with 44 felonies and a misdemeanor tied to alleged abuse involving multiple minors over more than a decade.
Mitchell Teachers Get $14K in KIDS Grants for Classroom Projects
Eight Mitchell teachers are starting the school year with new classroom resources thanks to $14,000 in KIDS Grants. The awards, ranging from $700 to $5,000, support creative projects, technology, sensory tools, fitness events, and new reading resources. Now in its 11th year, the KIDS Grant program has invested more than $174,000 in Mitchell classrooms, funded by donations from local families, businesses, and organizations.
Corn Palace Seats Headed for Scrap After Auction Winner No-Shows
The historic Corn Palace seats are headed for salvage after the top bidder in an online auction failed to pick them up. A city crew began hauling the 1,772 chairs to H and R Salvage west of Mitchell, where the wood will be separated and the metal recycled.
Sioux Falls Veteran, 95, Shatters Records at Senior Games
At 95 years old, Sioux Falls athlete Don Phillips is breaking national records at the National Senior Games in Iowa. The Korean War veteran and retired veterinarian won gold medals in multiple events, including sprints and shot put, while setting new records in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
South Dakota Greenlights $1.1 Billion Transportation Plan
South Dakota will invest more than $1.1 billion in road and bridge projects under a newly approved four-year transportation plan starting in 2026. The plan dedicates nearly $600 million for highway upgrades, $400 million for bridge repairs and replacements, and additional funding for safety improvements. Transportation officials emphasize maintaining existing infrastructure as a top priority but warn that declining fuel tax revenues and uncertain federal funding could impact projects. The $245 million Platte-Winner bridge rebuild has already been delayed until next year.
Governor Rhoden Sends South Dakota Guard Unit to Washington
Governor Larry Rhoden has approved the deployment of 12 South Dakota National Guard soldiers from the 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment in Rapid City to Washington, D.C. The troops will support the DC National Guard on a 30-day mission, with the option to extend up to 90 days.
Davison County Commission to Hear Budget, Jail Contract, and Corn Palace Items
The Davison County Commission meets this morning in Mitchell with a full agenda, including a public hearing on a temporary liquor license and raffle for the Corn Palace Shrine Club, a discussion with Sheriff Harr about the jail phone contract and training requests, and the 2026 provisional budget hearing and adoption. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the North Offices Building on North Main Street.
1 month ago in Features
How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps
John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.
1 month ago in Entertainment
Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.
1 month ago in Sports
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world.
1 month ago in Sports
Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU
Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.
1 month ago in Entertainment, Trending
Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she’s still in charge
Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.
1 month ago in World
Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400
The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.
1 month ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 9/2/25
Mitchell Golf The Kernel boys golf team will compete in the Marchand Cup this afternoon. They’ll be facing Yankton at…
