Vacant downtown building to become new church, signaling growth for Mitchell s Main Street
An an old vacant building in downtown Mitchell is in the process of transforming into a new church following the Planning Commission s approval on Monday. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
The 319 N. Main Street building in downtown Mitchell will soon become a new church after the Planning Commission approved the property owner s plan on Monday. (Matt Gade / Republic)
After sitting empty for nearly a decade, the 319 N. Main St. building will soon be the home of a new church.
During Monday’s meeting, the city Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the new property owner’s plan to transform the 319 N. Main St. building into a church. The building is the former location of KORN’s radio station.
Council to consider fate of Mitchell s mask mandate
The citywide mask mandate could be extended or repealed by the Mitchell City Council on Tuesday at City Hall. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
A discarded mask rests on the stage at the Mitchell City Council meeting at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade / Republic)
The Mitchell City Council will consider rescinding or extending the citywide mask mandate on Tuesday, which could determine the fate of the ordinance that s been in place for two months.
If the council opts out of rescinding or extending the mask ordinance during the 6 p.m. Tuesday meeting, the mandate will automatically expire on Jan. 27, marking the 60-day period set by the council. In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the council will meet Tuesday at City Hall.
Mayor Bob Everson has identified some major goals for Mitchell in the new year. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
Mayor Bob Everson shares a laugh during a Mitchell City Council meeting. (Matt Gade / Republic)
After making it through a challenging 2020, Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson is eager to begin a new year with a new set of goals.
While Everson has been focusing on guiding the city through the pandemic over the past year, he remains committed to working on some of the major city projects that he helped put in motion during his first term. Atop the list of his goals includes making progress on the wetland along Firesteel Creek, improving Lake Mitchell and rejuvenating a stagnant Main Street.