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Rain and cooler temperatures start the work week in Mitchell, but a brief break arrives Tuesday before more shower chances return later in the week. Here’s the Sept. 21-25 forecast.

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Oktoberfest started more than 200 years ago with the celebration of a royal wedding in Bavaria. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Mitchell puts its own spin on that tradition with German-themed food, music, contests, wiener dog races and more on South Main Street. The celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. alongside the 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show. Find out how Oktoberfest began and what's planned in downtown Mitchell.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE: Friday Night Lights with DWU Hoops, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. tonight in Mitchell, has been canceled due to wet conditions.

Mitchell Area Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two males suspected of stealing a temporary no-parking sign from the 100 block of West Seventh Avenue in Mitchell on Aug. 30, 2026.

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Mitchell will welcome home members of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company on Saturday. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is scheduled to speak at the noon ceremony at Mitchell High School.

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Absentee voting for South Dakota’s 2026 general election begins Friday, Sept. 18. Davison County voters can vote absentee in person at the County Auditor’s Office in Mitchell or follow state procedures to request a ballot by mail. The general election is Nov. 3, and the voter registration deadline is Oct. 19. Check your voter information and make note of the important dates before Election Day.

There’s plenty happening in Mitchell this weekend! The Dakota Oyate Challenge, 301 Rodz & Ridez Car Show, Palace City Farmers Market and DWU athletics highlight the Sept. 18-20 calendar. Rain could also play a role in weekend plans.

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Mitchell is already well above normal for September rainfall, and another round of thunderstorms could add to the total tonight into Friday morning. Here’s what the latest National Weather Service data shows and what residents should expect.

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Drivers, heads up on South Burr Street in Mitchell. Road striping is underway from First Avenue to Spruce Street. Please use caution while crews complete the work.

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Is your Mitchell home ready for colder weather? September is a good time to check heating systems, clean gutters, inspect outdoor plumbing, test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and finish seasonal yard work. See what should be on your fall home maintenance checklist.

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