Woster: Apparently, I still have a few driving lessons to learn
"This tale likely will surprise people who have become familiar with my driving habits over the past several decades. I simply don’t speed," columnist Terry Woster writes.
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Many types of lindens are sold locally and adapted to our climate
In Fielding Questions, readers asked about fall grass seeding and fall fertilizing.
A closer look at Harvey Carignan
Full series in today's e-edition, and the first episode of The Vault's podcast about North Dakota-born serial killer is released.
US senator from South Dakota subjects Postal Service to multiple pressure points
Rounds blocks governing board nominations and proposes cuts to executive bonuses amid reports of slow mail
Mitchell elementary students working with AI to improve reading
District utilizing Amira AI platform to help boost reading comprehension
It's been a challenging year for tomatoes and cucumbers
"This summer’s extended heat, with drought added for good measure, has been a good reminder that plants, like people, have limits," Don Kinzler writes.
Mike Frisch’s quick tip: keep fishing
The next couple of months offer some of the finest fishing of the entire year.
DWU football aims to improve run game in 2026
Tigers ranked at the bottom of the Great Plains Athletic Conference in rushing yards per game last season.
Ty France, Padres back sharp Randy Vasquez in win over Twins
Minnesota falls a game behind Texas for the American League's final wild-card position
South Dakota high school football scores for Aug. 21, 2026
A new South Dakota high school football season kicked off on Friday night with games around the state.
Area prep football roundup for Aug. 21: Red Raiders blank Bucks to open season
Black Panthers, Cavaliers, Jaguars also home winners on opening night
Fast start fuels Kimball/White Lake football to season-opening home win over Gregory
The Wildkats jumped out to a big first-half lead to roll past the Gorillas on Friday night to kick off the high school football season.
AL teams to watch as Twins make playoff push
Seven AL teams are within three games of one another in the race for the third and final wild card spot
DWU basketball to host home classic to open 2026-27
The CorTrust Classic will be held at the Corn Palace on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra 2026-27 schedule
The first concert kicks off Sat. Oct. 3 with Ravishing Rhapsodies
Mitchell street construction projects across town for Monday, Aug. 24
Street closures planned for pavement project, fog sealing and more
Mitchell's $2.93 million north side fire station expected December 2027
Mitchell’s former Water Treatment Plant water tank removal clears path for new Mitchell fire station
Kernel tennis claims hard-fought team win at Harrisburg
Edge in doubles play improved MHS to 6-1 this season
Poor coordination, missing documents, mismatched training: Report analyzes prison releases in SD
Support systems meant to help prisoners on the outside often fall short
Popular regional sports series 'Midwest Made' returns to TV
The Forum Communications show captures sports stories from across the region. A new episode will air Saturday on WDAY, WDAY XTRA, KSFL and MNBN.
Finding Faith: A hero that lived up to the title
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.
Parkinson’s can slow Mitchell's Curt Bult, but it can’t stop him
To his neighbors, friends and 1981 Stickney High School classmates, Bult is inspiring. They see a man who gets up every day despite the headwinds, thinks of other people and continues to push forward
SDSU football: Senior class motivated to write legacy of their own
Twenty Jackrabbits who already have a national championship ring are hungry for another
Exploring when dinosaurs roamed South Dakota at the Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum
Walter Stein welcomes guests for inaugural Fossil and Mineral Festival
Justin Jefferson building chemistry with Kyler Murray
Takeaways from Day 16 of Vikings training camp
After years of repairs, Einstein’s new wall to address State Theatre fire damage
Main Street committee awarded all but $189 of its grant budget for 2026
Freeman football aims to uphold title standard with next wave of talent
After several offseason changes surrounding the program, one thing that hasn't changed is the Flyers' lofty ambitions.
Revamped bullpen helping to keep Twins in thick of playoff race
Deadline pitching additions held leads in all three of Minnesota's victories over NL East-leading Atlanta this week
‘Just show up’: Britni Ross honored for her work in agriculture
Philip rancher recognized for balancing family, ranch and community
New high school music festival coming to Mitchell in September
Mitchell Area Bass Clef Festival to focus on student tenors, basses
Mitchell Boulevard sidewalk project to remove some residential trees, replace driveway approaches
The project is hoped to be completed this year
Oacoma man sentenced to 65 years for rape, incest
Sazue will not be eligible for parole on rape sentence
After successful decade in Class 11B, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan returns to nine-man football for 2026
Longtime high school football coach Jeff VanLeur leads Seahawks back to familiar Class 9AA territory.