Mitchell welcomes the US Capitol Christmas tree as the holiday season begins
The City of Mitchell kicked off the Christmas holiday season in grand style Thursday by hosting the US Capitol Christmas tree in front of the iconic Corn Palace. Mitchell Main Street and Beyond executive director [Read More…]
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The Mitchell Area United Way is closing in on its 2026 campaign goal. “Our goal for this year is $530,000 and as of today we are currently at $478,221,” said Executive Director Sydney Lanning. “That [Read More...] -
Meghan O’Brien-SD Searchlight The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources assigned the final dollars of Biden-era federal funding for drinking water and wastewater projects during its November meeting. The dollars come from [Read More...] -
Recognition of Veterans was the order of the day during Wednesday’s annual recognition at the Davison County fairgrounds. Staff Sergeant Shaun DeVries of the National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company was named M-Day Soldier of [Read More...] -
SD Searchlight-John Hult An impending South Dakota Supreme Court decision stands between a man who’s spent 42 years in prison for a double murder and his chance to convince a jury he never should’ve been [Read More...] -
Mitchell Technical College hosted Monday’s Mitchell School Board meeting in the newly remodeled amphitheater in the Muth Technology Center. The group got an update on programming at MTC, approved the purchase of two powerline trucks [Read More...]
SPORTS
Freeman Rolls Past Bennett County 57-12 in 9A Championship Game
VERMILLION, S.D. – Freeman used a fast start and a balanced offensive attack to build a commanding lead before defeating Bennett County 57-12 on Thursday in the 9A championship game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. [Read More…]
Wall Dominates Dell Rapids St. Mary’s to Claim 48-26 Victory in 9B Title Game
VERMILLION, S.D. – Wall capped an undefeated season with a 48-26 victory over Dell Rapids St. Mary’s on Thursday in the 9B championship game at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. The Eagles used a powerful rushing [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: November 11, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels volleyball will travel to face No. 5 seed O’Gorman on Thursday in the Class AA SoDAK 16. The Knights swept Mitchell 3-0 in their regular-season [Read More…]
Coyotes drop home contest 87-76 to Houston Christian
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota basketball fell 87-76 to Houston Christian Tuesday night in its final game of a four-game homestand to start the season. The Coyotes had five players score in double figures, but the Huskies’ [Read More…]
Dordt Scores in Overtime to Defeat Dakota Wesleyan for GPAC Title
SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – Dakota Wesleyan came up one goal short of its first GPAC men’s soccer championship, falling 2-1 to Dordt in overtime Tuesday night in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Tigers grabbed an early [Read More…]
Emma Yost Named GPAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the-Week
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Great Plains Athletic Conference announces its women’s basketball honors for the second week of the season, with senior forward Emma Yost being recognized. The Wagner, South Dakota, native records her first [Read More…]


