Senior pitcher Hallie Misiaszek, a Mitchell native, became Morningside College’s 12th NAIA All-American as she was honored yesterday on the honorable mention squad. Morningside’s standout pitcher had some impressive number including 23 wins and 24 complete games, 132 strikeouts in 193 and a third innings pitched. Misiaszek ranked No. 16 nationally in wins and was …
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Jun 05
Local Sports for Wednesday June 5th
The Mitchell Kernel girls golf team was hoping for a top eight finish at the State Golf Meet in Watertown this week and they did even better then that when they tied for 6th place and brought home hardware to place in the trophy case at school. Mitchell tied with Watertown to capture their first …
Jun 03
Local search and rescue dive team takes a dip in Lake Mitchell
About a dozen member of Davison County Search and Rescue spent the weekend at Lake Mitchell learning. Emergency Manager Jeff Bathke says the two-phase training was for the divers in the water and just as important for the shore personnel. “We have a lot of guys on the team who have never worked the shore,” …
May 31
Mitchell’s Prehistoric Indian Village to offer free admission to youngsters
Starting June 1st, Mitchell’s Prehistoric Indian Village is offering free admission to youngsters aged twelve and under. Executive Director Cindy Gregg says a $10,000 grant from Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad is making it possible. “We’re doing what we can to help these families with small children to afford to have a really great vacation experience,” …
May 29
Heroic couple honored for actions above and beyond
Davison County Sheriff Steve Brink presented Life-Saving medals to Chief Deputy Steve Harr and his wife Corrections Lieutenant Connie Harr Wednesday for rescuing two women from a house fire in Mount Vernon last December. Brink says they both went above and beyond their normal duties. “His (Steve Harr) is not to run into a smoke-filled …
May 29
Local Sports for Wednesday May 29th
The Mitchell Post 18 American Legion Baseball team opened their season last night on the road and despite scoring 19 runs in two games, they split their doubleheader at Watertown Post 17. Mitchell lost 12-8 but won 11-5 in game two. Post 18 as a team in game two finished with 11 hits, including Brady …
May 24
Lake Mitchell declared “No Wake Zone” by GF&P
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, has declared Lake Mitchell a “No Wake Zone”. Mayor Bob Everson requested it. “I got some calls from residents around the lake,” said Everson. “The waters had risen up to the point where they were in their yards and I checked with Game, Fish and Parks to …
May 24
Police release names of individuals found dead in a Mitchell motel room
Mitchell Police have released the names of a man and woman who apparently hanged themselves early this week in a Mitchell motel room. They are 51 year old John Paul Renquin and 54 year old Joyce M. Haines. Lieutenant Don Everson says they had difficulty locating relatives. “Family members for both of these individuals were …
May 24
Mitchell cemetery visitors asked to avoid wet areas this weekend
A jump in cemetery visitation is normal for Memorial Day weekend. However continuing standing water and wet, soft areas are making it difficult this year. Mitchell Cemetery Director Kevin Thurman is asking visitors for help in protecting the grave sites by parking on paved areas only. “We’ve got areas that are still holding water,” said …
May 23
Local Sports for Thursday May 23rd
The Seattle Storm of the WNBA had 16 players on their pre-season roster, and it needed to be down to 12 by today. One of the four players waived was Mitchell native Macy Miller. Miller, the Storm’s 2019 third-round selection, appeared in both preseason games. The two-time Summit League Player of the Year led the …
