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Shown here is a large portion of the land that the city purchased in 2019 along Firesteel Creek to create a wetland aimed at improving nearby Lake Mitchell. The wetland project is now heading to the design phase following the Mitchell City Council s approval on Monday night. (Matt Gade / Republic)
1. Here s what Mitchell Public Works Director Kyle Croce said Monday night about one way Lake Mitchell could start seeing improvements:
Schinstock: When Heaven Came to Earth
Jim Schinstock
I was mesmerized as I watched the first COVID vaccine injections given to the first responders. Responses varied, but a common one was a palpable sense of joy and relief knowing they would not be infected, nor could they infect their loved ones or patients. A line from one of my favorite Christmas hymns slipped, unbidden, into my mind: “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.”
And that, in turn, reminded me of what I won’t be doing this Christmas Eve. Typically, I would be anticipating going to church at midnight and helping the Holy Cross Chancel Choir and congregation celebrate the birth of Christ. My friend Joe Graves, blessed with a beautiful clear tenor voice, would lead us in singing “O Holy Night,” and the choir would join in the chorus.
More cleaning measures on tap in prep for second half of school year Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
This image shows a microscopic view of the COVID-19 virus. Submitted
The number of COVID-19 infections at the three local Mitchell schools has remained steady or declined substantially in the past month, according to the latest statistics released by the schools.
Cases have remained steady at the Mitchell School District, where 21 active cases were reported in mid-November. The latest statistics, released Friday, indicate a total of 24 active cases among students and faculty in the district. Those cases break down to one active case at Longfellow Elementary, four active cases at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary, four active cases at L.B. Williams Elementary, five active cases at Mitchell Middle School and 10 active cases at Mitchell High School.
More streaming options for spectators to be explored Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
The Mitchell Board of Education on Monday night approved guidelines for winter activities, including fine arts.
The board approved the guidelines on a 5-0 vote after discussion on the subject. The board met via virtual format for the first time since May for the meeting.
The guidelines, which mostly follow the template from the South Dakota High School Activities Association, dictate protocols throughout the winter activities season until early April, when spring sports will get underway. Updated guidelines from the SDHSAA are expected to be announced prior to that slate of activities.