News for Community
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
We've written about the state's AI Adoption Workforce Funding twice now, once when it launched and once walking through the application process. Since then the Department of Labor and Regulation put out an updated FAQ, and it settles a handful of questions we've been fielding around town. Here's what's new or worth knowing.
You can apply for more than one category at once. If your business ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 09, 2026
A few weeks ago we shared the news that the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is offering matching funds to help local businesses adopt AI. Since then, a lot of Mitchell business owners have asked the same follow-up question: okay, but how do I actually apply?
This week we got some straight answers. DLR ran a Workforce Knowledge Series webinar on July 9, and we sat in on it so you ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation just announced new funding to help local businesses adopt AI. Employers can get matching funds for AI discovery work (up to $5,000), hands-on training and implementation (up to $20,000), or basic AI awareness training for staff ($1,000 per employee, up to $10,000).
Here's the thing: the state funds it, but you still need someone to actually do ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Education, Economic, General News Article
Thursday, May 28, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2026
DWU brings back Summer Dinner Theatre
MITCHELL – The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University will once again present an eight-week run of Summer Dinner Theatre.
“Love, Sex and the IRS,” a rollicking comedy by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, will be presented Fridays and Saturdays June 5-July 25 and Sunday afternoons ...read more
Categories: Community, Member Moment, General News Article
Friday, May 08, 2026
COLE SWINDELL
CORN PALACE FESTIVALSaturday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m.Brought to you by Spencer Quarries LLC, Spencer Quarries and Commercial AsphaltTickets go on Sale Friday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.
Mitchell, SD — Country music hitmaker Cole Swindell will headline the Corn Palace Festival on Saturday, August 29. Early bird priced tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, April 24, 2026
ANDY GRAMMER CORN PALACE FESTIVAL
Friday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets go on Sale Friday, May 5, at 10:00 a.m.
Mitchell, SD — Multi-Platinum selling superstar Andy Grammer will headline the Corn Palace Festival on Friday, August 28. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. online and at the box office.
The Corn Palace Festival is a celebration of the ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Fun Facts
