In part 4 of the Minnesota Vice series — The I-Team scrambles, a journalist makes a strange trip to Mexico, a bombshell report airs, and Casey turns to public ridicule and defiance| Mitchell Republic
We make plans. Sometimes plans don’t go as we hope. These are learning opportunities, and our children should be there, seeing us react appropriately to those moments.| Mitchell Republic
"In the short-term, they have no choice but to mail us a check. I don't know a farmer that likes a check program. Nobody wants to take the taxpayer money, but nobody wants to go broke..."| Mitchell Republic
The avian flu case was confirmed in Redwood County on a tom turkey farm on Tuesday, Sept. 16. It follows new cases in South Dakota and North Dakota over the past two weeks.| Mitchell Republic
The cereal brand’s summer and fall field tour highlights Midwest growers and local ingredients.| Mitchell Republic
During the pandemic, Langland Cattle Company launched its direct-to-consumer beef business. Shortly after, they started creating a skin care line using the beef tallow from their livestock.| Mitchell Republic
It was immediately clear to many that the terrorist attacks would have world-changing impacts.| Mitchell Republic
Minnesota Vice is an investigative series about a drug smuggler who tried to hide out while living large in a little Midwest town, how the feds caught up with him, and what happens to a small town’s soul when it decides it won’t ask too many questions.| Mitchell Republic
Frank Kethman, a 44-year-old German-born carpenter, was in a celebratory mood after marching in the Labor Day parade when he offered to buy drinks for everyone in the bar — except for Dr. Thrond Egge. Hours later, they were suspect and victim, and a future opera singer proved crucial in the trial.| Mitchell Republic
Rays erase big deficit to claim Class B title.| Mitchell Republic
Kernels rally after slow start to claim four-set win in debut of new gym.| Mitchell Republic
MITCHELL — The Pierre T.F. Riggs Governors faced off against the Mitchell Kernels in high school tennis Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Hitchcock Park in Mitchell.| Mitchell Republic
Andes Central/Dakota Christian, Avon, Freeman, Parker/Marion, Platte-Geddes, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket and Wessington Springs all took part in the annual event.| Mitchell Republic
Scenes from Brookings’ 40-0 win over Mitchell in the annual Kernel Bowl.| Mitchell Republic
Alexandria and Parkston will meet in the semifinals Saturday at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to advance to the championship.| Mitchell Republic
Dakota Wesleyan's next game is Saturday, Aug. 6, in Sioux Center, IA against the Dordt Defenders.| Mitchell Republic
Participants were judged on categories such as obedience, grooming, showmanship and handler knowledge.| Mitchell Republic
Ceremony ensures Spc. Richard L. Miller’s sacrifice will not be forgotten| Mitchell Republic
The marching band will debut their competition show during a 7 p.m. community show performance on Tuesday, August 26, at Joe Quintal Stadium.| Mitchell Republic
Your #1 source for community news around Mitchell and South Dakota.| Mitchell Republic
Justin Thiesse wants help with sewer for a senior living facility. But Mike Lauritsen, MADC CEO, says a cash infusion isn't a tool the group uses to spur development.| Mitchell Republic
The Mitchell City Council approved the first reading amid opposition regarding a proposed convenience store| Mitchell Republic
Committee hears complaints to push the brakes on planned senior living center, yet city attorney says process was followed| Mitchell Republic
Justin Thiesse credits the support of Mitchell business owners who reached out to the council directly as the reason why the lakeshore development rezoning ordinance passed| Mitchell Republic
In part three of “Northern Loners,” a closer look at a life spent in solitude (kind of) in the Boundary Waters.| Mitchell Republic
Mitchell City Council started review process of proposed budget for 2026, including $34.1 million in capital projects| Mitchell Republic
A potential timeline to draw down the lake water remains unclear| Mitchell Republic
Mayor believes the city has the funding to take care of the entire project, and expressed appreciation for the Friends of Firesteel’s fundraising efforts| Mitchell Republic
The Corn Palace murals are planned to be up before winter, just in time for America’s 250th birthday| Mitchell Republic
Council awards bid for sanitary sewer at lakeshore development, to be reimbursed out of increment financing for senior living center| Mitchell Republic
Descendants of the Johnson family donate 138 acres of native prairie to create a preserved outdoor classroom and research site just north of Mitchell| Mitchell Republic
Trey Houchin is a sports reporter for the Mitchell Republic. Trey graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in sports media and covers a wide variety of topics. A Missouri native, Houchin can be reached at thouchin@mitchellrepublic.com.| Mitchell Republic
Olson joined MHS football staff this year after 13 years as head coach at Mount Vernon/Plankinton| Mitchell Republic
The first Friday in September brought on football weather and compelling games for much of the state| Mitchell Republic
Black Panthers charge out of halftime to take down rival Gorillas| Mitchell Republic
The Class of 2025 inductees include Keith Christensen, Adam Feldman, Stephanie Knight, Lori Schmidt and Steve Stanforth| Mitchell Republic
Kernels look for a 2-0 start against Eastern South Dakota Conference foe| Mitchell Republic
“The first inspection may be a year away,” said Mitchell City Council member Tim Goldammer said.| Mitchell Republic
In addition to considering a rental inspection process for the city, officials also discussed capital improvement projects. Here are some of the notable items from the meeting.| Mitchell Republic
Mitchell City Council approves first reading for license program for rental dwellings within city limits| Mitchell Republic
Despite the name, the ordinance lacks intent behind term limits.| Mitchell Republic
A rainy August has pushed street pavement back several weeks| Mitchell Republic
Communication, curriculum, future building projects among candidate goals| Mitchell Republic
Mitchell among 13 locations task force examining to restart failed Lincoln County project| Mitchell Republic
The council work session begins at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 at City Hall| Mitchell Republic
The Mitchell High School girls tennis team scored four dual wins between Friday and Saturday at Hitchcock Park.| Mitchell Republic
The work of the potter becomes a metaphor for the way God works with communities and nations, writes Bob Sprang.| Mitchell Republic
USD led 10-0 early but litany of miscues leads to upset in Texas| Mitchell Republic
Beryl Novak has shot 75 deer and counting over 61 seasons, many on his own land.| Mitchell Republic
Read the latest lifestyle news from the Mitchell Daily Republic on faith, family, home and garden, pets, travel, personal finance, religion and more for the Mitchell area and throughout South Dakota.| Mitchell Republic
Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson said Friday that the city received notification from the South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources to complete additional analysis prior to dam reconstruction.| Mitchell Republic
You can make these individual bundles using fresh or frozen peaches with the same delicious result.| Mitchell Republic
Part Two of “Northern Loners” asks: Was an odd farmer punished for the sins of the 'Great Plains Butcher' just up the road?| Mitchell Republic
The Mitchell Republic is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Mitchell, South Dakota| Mitchell Republic
Golfers across the country who shot lower or netted a better score than the professional golfer would receive medals saying “I beat Ben Hogan.”| Mitchell Republic
Patsy Magner’s hellraising career as a boxer and saloon owner in South Dakota and Iowa came to a violent end in December 1934.| Mitchell Republic
The wins are few but, manager Rocco Baldelli said, ‘We’ve made a ton of positive moves and adjustments since the trade deadline’| Mitchell Republic
Lincoln's high-powered offense faces tough field of aces and sluggers hungry for an upset.| Mitchell Republic
Harrisburg cheer wins for third consecutive year and Brandon Valley was named grand dance champion at the Mitchell Invitational| Mitchell Republic
Inside: Class B No. 5 Burke moves to 2-0; Wagner, TDA earn road victories on Thursday| Mitchell Republic
Zim's keys to the game as Jacks challenge another ranked Big Sky foe| Mitchell Republic
Most people, even in rural areas, are removed from agriculture, Ann Bailey said. That's why events like North Dakota farmer Greg Amundson's Root Connections are important in building connection.| Mitchell Republic
Ann Bailey had a whole to-do list planned for the rest of the summer. But a serious health scare while visiting her daughter reminded her of how little we control our lives and what really matters.| Mitchell Republic
After Ann Bailey's longer-than-anticipated stay in North Carolina, she was amazed at the plant growth in the crop fields and her gardens. It was a reminder of the fleeting nature of summer and life.| Mitchell Republic
Standing on a hill in Morton County, North Dakota, Jenny Schlecht pondered the importance of a diverse ag industry and in having opportunities to do something different when times are tough.| Mitchell Republic
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Belinda Van Lith disappeared on June 15, 1974, from a home she was house-sitting near Monticello, Minnesota. Timothy Crosby was the last known person to see her. More red flags came next.| Mitchell Republic
The Gianakos family is still struggling to prove one of the convicted ‘babysitter killers’ from 1997 innocent after more than two decades.| Mitchell Republic
"Looking back, I guess I have only two regrets in all the years I wrote about the State Fair," columnist Terry Woster writes.| Mitchell Republic
"My imagination saw me striding effortlessly down the lane, covering miles of township road. Reality saw me sitting on the living room couch finishing the book I had started," columnist Terry Woster writes.| Mitchell Republic
"I don’t think I could name a Swift song to win a bet, but I have heard many of them – usually when my granddaughters are singing along and busting dance moves," columnist Terry Woster writes.| Mitchell Republic
"Nancy and I have seen one granddaughter in a diabetic coma. It was terrifying how quickly things turned bad, amazing how proper treatment in a hospital brought the young woman back from such a dark place," columnist Terry Woster writes.| Mitchell Republic
The news is that Jackley must intend to breathe some new life into a commission that looks like it has been dormant for far too long.| Mitchell Republic
"Most government boards in South Dakota are comprised of citizens who volunteer their time and energy to serve in a public role," writes David Bordewyk, executive director, SD NewsMedia Association.| Mitchell Republic
The peak use of park shelters is May through September, rate raise should net about $4,400 more per year for the parks department| Mitchell Republic
Park board sets dock and lift storage permit fee to not compete with local dock and lift storage providers| Mitchell Republic
Former Poison frontman will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 23| Mitchell Republic
If approved by voters, terms of council members Tjarks and Doescher would not be impacted in the 2026 election| Mitchell Republic
Parks board raises prices by $3 for tent and RV sites| Mitchell Republic
Motorcycle rodeo included a pin drop, a slow race and a barrel race| Mitchell Republic
Council to also consider term limit election date and second reading of on-sale alcohol consumption conditional use permit ordinance| Mitchell Republic
Mitchell cemetery three and a half years from full capacity| Mitchell Republic
Corn Palace Entertainment board sets new structure for 2025| Mitchell Republic
Entertainment board fields objections from amusement ride provider| Mitchell Republic
Inside: photos from motorcycle stunt show| Mitchell Republic
Reid Rasner lost by 43 points in a U.S. Senate race and has offered few details in support of his multibillion-dollar bid, but has won over the Rushmore State’s governor| Mitchell Republic
When you're 8 or 9 years old, you don't see the world as you will as a 50- or 60-year-old. Much of what seems perfectly ordinary to a child often becomes quite extraordinary with the passing of time.| Mitchell Republic
At the Governor's Ag Summit in Deadwood, South Dakota, one topic discussed was how to reach a younger consumer about incorporating pork into their diets.| Mitchell Republic
The late Rep. Melissa Hortman was known to Danny and Mary Lundell as a master of bipartisan collaboration and a champion for rural Minnesotans| Mitchell Republic
In part 3 of the Minnesota Vice series — Thousands of dollars of unreported cash are stashed, a box of money is discovered, youth hockey goals are achieved, and angry denials are made| Mitchell Republic
In part 2 of the Minnesota Vice series — Bizarre palm trees get planted, an airport is failing, a rich stranger offers champagne and prime rib, and a DEA agent goes undercover in Princeton.| Mitchell Republic
In Part 1 of the Minnesota Vice series, Customs pilots chase a rogue plane, TV reporters chase a mystery man, and a new DEA agent is assigned a curious case.| Mitchell Republic
These are the people identified in the Minnesota Vice series, which dives into Casey Ramirez's life in Princeton, Minnesota, his life as a drug smuggler and how the feds caught up with him.| Mitchell Republic
Adam Thury joined the Mitchell Republic in March of 2022. He was born and raised in Mitchell, S.D., and graduated from Mitchell High School in 2015. He always had an eye for photography but started honing his skills mid-2014. He has worked on growing his knowledge of photography by shooting for…| Mitchell Republic
In this “Minnesota Vice” introduction column, Jeremy Fugleberg looks at a mysterious millionaire benefactor who sank his fingers deep into Princeton, charming the Minnesota town while using it as a base to launder piles of dirty money and hide his cocaine-smuggling airplane fleet.| Mitchell Republic
Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to do something about it.| Mitchell Republic
Your local prep sports news, game results, high school highlights, and more from Mitchell, South Dakota.| Mitchell Republic
Council member Mike Bathke to bring term limits to a vote of the people| Mitchell Republic
Murals nod to founding, exploration, and the American spirit| Mitchell Republic
“We have an opportunity in front of us to grow this community, for our businesses, for our housing developments,” said Mitchell Area Development Corporation CEO Mike Lauritsen.| Mitchell Republic
