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Man Identified in Fatal Monday I-90 Crash

Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell

Man Identified in Fatal Monday I-90 Crash

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) -- A Flandreau man died in a crash on Interstate 90 Monday morning. A news release from the Department of Safety said the driver of a Ford F-350 road construction vehicle was stopped on I-90 westbound in the right-hand lane directing traffic into the left lane. The Ford was equipped with a working warning sign and arrow. Minnesota Ave. sees extra 10,000 cars a day Casey Wilson, 50, the driver of a Dodge Grand Carava…See the Story

City Leaders ‘Would Like to Have a Prison in Mitchell’

Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell

City Leaders ‘Would Like to Have a Prison in Mitchell’

Coverage: 2 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Project Prison Reset's task force is recommending existing Department of Corrections facilities or the Worthing or Mitchell areas for new men's prison construction. Mitchell city leaders want the group to consider Davison County. City leaders from Mitchell said they've already gathered support when it comes to listing Davison County as a possible location. DOC: Contraband attempt stopped at State Penitentiary "Th…See the Story

Class A state softball quarterfinal roundup: West Central tops Vermillion behind Miller's no-hit bid

Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell

Class A state softball quarterfinal roundup: West Central tops Vermillion behind Miller's no-hit bid

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

ABERDEEN — Strong pitching from West Central softball’s Elisabeth Miller powered her team on Thursday. Miller carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the top-seeded Trojans took down No. 8 Vermillion 4-1 in the Class A state quarterfinal opener at the Players Softball Complex on Thursday behind a three-run frame in the bottom of the sixth. In total, West Central (19-3) finished with seven hits and two walks at the plate in the win. Followin…See the Story

Longtime boys basketball coach Dave Hollenbeck takes over at West Central

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

HARTFORD — A longtime coach in South Dakota high school boys basketball is set to take over the program at West Central. West Central School District Superintendent Eric Knight announced Wednesday that Dave Hollenbeck has been hired to become the new head coach of the Trojans’ boys basketball team in 2025-26. Hollenbeck replaces Jacob Sittig at the helm of the West Central program and brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to the posit…Basketball · Mitchell See the Story

Mitchell High’s Leslie Rylance Receives Carl Sprunger Outstanding Educator Award by Rotary Club of Mitchell

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

MITCHELL — During her career in education, Leslie Rylance has held about every imaginable position. In addition to heading up classrooms in multiple districts during her years in education, she has coached volleyball, basketball and track, served as activities director and even chaperoned prom and driven bus. Now an English teacher at Mitchell High School, she still has multiple duties and responsibilities. But she can now also add the 2025 Carl…Education · Mitchell See the Story

Dark horse candidates emerge for men's prison site

Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson was just as shocked as most people were when the Project Prison Reset Task Force narrowed down its list of potential men’s prison sites Tuesday to Mitchell and Worthing.Before that decision, a consultant group said that a previously selected site south of Harrisburg in Lincoln County was the best candidate, with Huron second.Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

Andrew Priebe captures powerlifting title at national competition

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

RENO, Nev. — Following a strong opening squat, Andrew Priebe was able to obtain some hardware at the end. Priebe, a native of Mitchell and the Mitchell Powerlifting Club head coach, won the Men’s Equipped Masters I division championship in the 74-kilogram weight class at the Powerlifting America Age Division Nationals on May 31. The division is open to powerlifers aged 40-49. Priebe lifted a total of 545 kilograms (1,201.1 pounds) to secure the …Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

Riptide swim squad opens summer season in Watertown

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

WATERTOWN, S.D. — Quinn Walder paced the Dakota Riptide with seven first place finishes in the Too Cool for the Pool swim meet May 31 and June 1, 2025. In the girls age 6-and-under age group, Walder finished first in the 25-yard breaststroke (51.53), 25-yard butterfly (32.40), 25-yard freestyle (20.76), 50-yard backstroke (54.75), 50-yard freestyle (53.58), 100-yard backstroke (1:59.49), and 100-yard freestyle (1:57.70). Quinnley Miner claimed t…Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

Hanson: We don't have a workforce shortage

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

“Mitchell just doesn't have the workforce to support that business” a phrase I have heard often, which I just don’t agree with. This is commonly paired with housing which I previously wrote an opinion article about a few months ago, which caught me a little heat. But I'm always going to tell the truth about my opinion, and my opinion about the workforce is the following. I graduated in 2006 with over 200 kids in my senior class. I would estimate…Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

College Senior Missed Graduating with His Friends So Hospital Threw Him Impromptu Ceremony Instead

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Brady Larson, 20, had to miss his graduation from Mitchell Institute of Technology while he undergoes treatment at the Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Brady Larson and hospital staffers.NEED TO KNOW20-year-old Brady Larson had to miss his college graduation while he's being treated at the Mayo ClinicThat same day, hospital staffers decided to throw him an impromptu graduation celebration in a hospital hallwayLarson earned a degree in agricultural busine…Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

Q-and-A: After injury setbacks, Caden Hinker anxious to get back on the court for Augustana men’s basketball

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

MITCHELL — Former Mitchell High School basketball star Caden Hinker was back on the court in his hometown last week, sharing his knowledge with the community’s youth at his fourth-annual skills camp for elementary and middle school students. Heading into his fourth year at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, Hinker is coming off of missing the entire 2024-25 season due to a back injury. During his sophomore season in 2023-24, Hinker appeared in…Basketball · Mitchell Read Article

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