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Ken Schlimgen, left, is presented with retirement gifts.

3 weeks ago in

Central Co-Op Holds Emotional Retirement Ceremony for General Manager Ken Schlimgen

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The laughs flowed easily with an undercurrent of respect evident for Central Electric Cooperative’s longtime…

various balls from different sports

3 weeks ago in

WEEKEND SPORTS: Weekend Slate Amateur Baseball, Twins vs Rockies series & Lynx have road test against Wings

Loaded weekend of Amateur baseball games in South Dakota, the Twins hope for a series win against the Rockies and the Lynx travel to face the Dallas Wings.

3 weeks ago in

South Dakota SNAP Has Lowest Payment Error Rate In The Country

South Dakota leads nation in SNAP efficiency. State has set standard for accuracy in payments 11 of last 12 years.

PFC Alvin Spider in Army dress uniform

3 weeks ago in

Bridge Over Missouri River Being Renamed For South Dakota Veteran Killed in Vietnam

A Fort Thompson native killed in Vietnam will be permanently honored next month when a bridge near his hometown is renamed for him.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 weeks ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

South Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle in front of a sunset

3 weeks ago in

UPDATE: Crash Report For Accident That Closed I-90 East Friday Afternoon Released

I-90 East was completely shutdown just west of Mitchell Friday afternoon for over an hour.

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Results & Twins return to face the Rockies

Full results from last night's nine game slate in Amateur Baseball and the Minnesota Twins will look to bounce back in their new upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 weeks ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

Retro-style poster for Donnie Days 2026 in Stickney, SD, featuring a stadium, water tower, and fireworks.

3 weeks ago in

Donnie Days Putting Stickney on the Map

A Stickney festival inspired by Donnie Hoffman's love of fireworks has quickly become a regional draw, filled with sports tournaments, dances, a rodeo, and, yes, pyrotechnics.

3 weeks ago in

The Red Power Roundup, An International Harvester Showcase, Being Held in South Dakota This Year

The best in Case/IH equipment from around the globe will be on display in Huron June 25-27th

Bucky, the famous Mitchell deer, getting a head scratch.

3 weeks ago in

Bucky, Mitchell’s Most Famous Deer Resident, Capturing Hearts Again On The East End Of Town

A deer that has won hearts and minds across Mitchell for being so docile has popped up again around town. Bucky is quickly becoming the city's unofficial mascot.

3 weeks ago in High School,

Mitchell Kernel Senior Wins South Dakota Golf Association Junior Championship

A Mitchell High School student won the 2026 SDGA Junior golf championship in thrilling fashion on Wednesday. He came from behind to force a playoff. It was decided after 10 extra holes.

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Mosquito Spraying To Begin Thursday At 9:00 P.M.

Mosquito spraying will begin at 9:00 on Thursday night and last four hours. Pets and people should be inside while the spraying is underway.

3 weeks ago in

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Full Amateur Baseball Game Slate Tonight &Lynx get Revenge on Mystics

Volga takes down Madison at home, nine games on the Amateur baseball slate tonight, Twins get swept by Dodgers and Lynx beat the Mystics on the road.

3 weeks ago in

Rain Can’t Put A Dent In Region’s Drought

The area's drought continues to worsen even though steady rain hit the region last week.

3 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

3 weeks ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

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