City declares public health warning at Lake Mitchell, swimming discouraged
Mitchell Parks and Recreation performs sampling of Sandy Beach, Public Beach, Campground swimming areas and other parts of the lake for various bacteria on a weekly basis over the course of the summer. Written By: Hunter Dunteman | ×
A harmful algae warning issued at Lake Mitchell is shown in 2017. (Republic file photo)
Lake Mitchell is once again at a warning level advisory due the high presence of harmful algal blooms, the city announced Thursday afternoon.
Activities such as swimming, wading or water skiing are discouraged by the city. People and pets should be cautious around the lake and take action to avoid any contact with the water.
With high water, officials deem Lake Mitchell a no wake zone
mitchellrepublic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mitchellrepublic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Council to consider replacing deteriorating fuel tanks at city street shop
mitchellrepublic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mitchellrepublic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Authorities, surviving family disagreed on not guilty verdict Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
The home of John Mathis, eight miles north of Mount Vernon, is pictured in this Republic file photo. The farm was the site of a triple homicide nearly 40 years ago. (Chris Huber/Republic)
MOUNT VERNON, S.D. It was an ugly scene at the Mathis farm outside of Mount Vernon Sept. 8, 1981.
When police were called to the location that night, John W. Mathis was sitting on a bed in the metal shed he and his family were living in after a pair of fires had destroyed their home earlier in the year. His left arm was bleeding from a gunshot wound.
Drought conditions could hinder 2021 Fourth of July fireworks
argusleader.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from argusleader.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.