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Jack Davis retires after 30 years with SDSU Extension
South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Specialist Jack Davis is retiring after 30 years of serving South Dakota’s agricultural community. There will be a retirement open house for Davis from 3 to 4:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 19, 2024, at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center. A...
Reginald “Reggie” Mentele, 78, of Mitchell
Reginald “Reggie” Mentele, 78, of Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home, after a nine year long battle with cancer, under the care of his family as well as his kind and loving hospice team. A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at...
Thursday morning sports 07/25/24
MITCHELL, SD (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell Aces are now 10-3 on the season after another great performance at home on Wednesday night at Cadwell Park. They are now on a current two-game winning streak thanks to great pitching and late inning come from behind victories thanks in part to timely hitting. The Mitchell Aces offense was red hot on Wednesday night as they jumped out to an early lead vs the visiting the Tabor Bluebirds after Mitchells Lincoln Bates got the scoring started for the Mitchell Aces as he singled to center scoring a run in the bottom of the 1st to give the Aces a one to nothing lead. Mitchells Peyton Mandell and Hudson Haley both drove in runs as well scored in the bottom of the 1st and the Mitchell Aces had a 3 to 1 lead. Mitchell’s Peyton Mandell would again come up in the bottom of the sixth and drive in two more runs giving the Aces’ lead to 5 to 2 lead.
Hayden Lane Garnette
Hayden Lane Garnette was born on March 19, 2005 in Pine Ridge, SD to Martin Garnette and Magnolia Two Crow. Hayden made his journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at his home in Mitchell, SD. Hayden is survived by his parents, Martin Garnette, Jr. and Magnolia Two...
City gearing up to offer pontoon boat rental, providing more access to Lake Mitchell
MITCHELL – Sitting along the dock of the Lake Mitchell Campground is a new pontoon boat that residents and visitors will soon have an opportunity to rent and enjoy the water. The Parks and Recreation Department recently acquired the eight-passenger pontoon boat to provide a rentable water craft for...
Local mom seeks to launch Mitchell chapter of Mothering Forward
MITCHELL — "Anything is better than nothing," says Ethan resident RiAnna Kalovsky, who is rallying other struggling parents to address the local childcare crisis. Kalovsky, a mother of two, is taking her concerns about childcare to the next level. She's working to establish a local chapter of Mothering Forward, a national organization dedicated to addressing childcare issues.
SF accounting firm owes Mitchell accountant $107K in non-compete dispute, high court rules
PIERRE — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that a now-defunct Sioux Falls accounting firm owes a Mitchell accountant $107,000 after violating the terms of a business purchase. In a 4-0 opinion released Wednesday, July 24, the state’s high court ruled that Sioux Falls-based accounting firm FDJ violated...
Mitchell Aces earn 10th win of the season, topping Tabor
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Aces completed the regular season of their inaugural campaign on Wednesday night with a 6-3 win over the Tabor Bluebirds at Cadwell Park. Mitchell scored three runs in the first inning to take early control and added two more in the sixth inning to lead 5-2 at that stage. Tabor outhit Mitchell 8-6 but both teams had three errors and Mitchell drew eight walks as a team.
Salem/Montrose/Canova, Lake Norden win Tuesday
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (KELO) — Salem/Montrose/Canova and Lake Norden/Badger each claimed wins in the region 5B tournament on Tuesday. Lake Norden defeated Redfield early in the day. They’d close the day with a 7-3 win over Humboldt/Hartford to send them to the semifinals. Salem/Montrose/Canova blanked Alexandria 3-0. They’ll meet Lake Norden in Wednesday’s semifinals.
July 23 Legion Baseball Roundup - Salem/Montrose/Canova clips Alexandria in Region 5B action
ALEXANDRIA — Luke Koepsell’s complete game on the mound blanked Alexandria in Region 5B tournament action Tuesday. Koepsell allowed just five hits in seven innings of work, striking out six batters while batting 1-for-3 at the plate for SMC. Shea Klinkhammer drove in two runs on two hits,...
Bridge over Andes Creek to be dedicated today in honor of U.S. Army Corporal John C. McDowell
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Corporal John C. McDowell. The ceremony will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (CT) at the Travel Plaza in Corsica (HWY 281 and Main Street). SD44 bridge over Andes...
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
Readying the Ball Field for District Tourney
Although baseball action doesn’t begin until Saturday at noon, David Jost Memorial Field in Wessington Springs is a flurry of activity as the City at the Foothills prepares to host round one of the Pony Hills League District Tournament July 27 and 28. Baseball fans and the community as a whole are encouraged to head to the ball field and take in a game or two as eight games are played over the…
Wednesday morning sports 07/24/24
MITCHELL, SD (MITCHELLNOW) The Mitchell 16u teener baseball team was at home yesterday competing in a doubleheader. The Mitchell 16u teener baseball team was facing a familiar foe in the Brandon Valley 16u baseball team. The Mitchell 16u teener baseball team won a close game vs the Brandon Valley 16u baseball team earlier in the month 9 to 7.
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