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You are extended hospitality which is second to none. Whether you are planning a visit or a move, Mitchell has much to offer you. If you are interested in art, recreation, history, shopping or just relaxation, Mitchell's attractions, shops, parks and services will peak your interest and fulfill your needs. Whether you want to relax in your hotel room or hit the town, Mitchell has it all!

One Municipal Airport. Air service is provided by United Express. Two runways; one is 5,800 fee in length and the other is 6,700 feet in length; concrete with asphalt overlay on both. Hangar rental, maintenance, and jet fuel available (100 low lead and jet-A fuels). VOR/DME and ILS instrument approach.

The Corn Palace auditorium has a seating capacity of three thousand and five persons. Mitchell has a 4-screen motion picture theater complex with a seating capacity of 980 and one drive-in theater. In addition, the city has 1 performing arts stage with a total capacity of 850. There are two golf courses, one public and one municipal. Lake Mitchell provides boating, swimming and fishing. The Mitchell Recreation Center has an indoor swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts and a weightlifting room. Mitchell has a 24-lane bowling alley, 10 softball fields and a skating and ice hockey arena. The Cadwell Memorial Park will be expanded to include 4 additional softball diamonds and 5 soccer fields.

Mitchell's economy is experiencing moderate growth in both population and taxable sales. In 1995, Mitchell was named the South Dakota Philanthropic Community of the Year as a reward for its total community involvement in giving. Mitchell has experienced, in recent years, industrial growth and expansion. Included among the manufacturers and processors are Toshiba America, Inc., Trail King Industries, Dakota Pork Industries, Dakota Manufacturing, Dakota Pump, Mitchell Manufacturing, TCF Axial Division, Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems, Universal Packaging and Quality Wood Company.

Mitchell's economy is strongly augmented by over half a million visitors during the summer months. In addition, within a 2 1/2 hour drive, over 75 percent of the state's population can reach Mitchell. The "World's Only Corn Palace" is home to conventions, sporting events, special performances, school and community activities and much more. The Mitchell Holiday Inn Convention Center has over 8,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Annual community events include: Corn Palace Festival, Corn Palace Balloon Rally, corn Palace Stampede Rodeo, Pheasant Festival USA, Pheasant Country Banquet, Dakota Fest, Summer Solstice Arts Festival and Rock-n-Roll Revival.

Mitchell is located on Interstate Highway 90, one of the main east-west highways across the Midwest. It is also on north-south State Highway 37, east-west US Highways 16 & 38. and positioning the city next to major state and national highways. Mitchell is served by a bus line and two railroads, Burlington Northern and Dakota Southern Railway. Truck lines that furnish direct motor-freight service and have both interstate and intrastate permits include: Yellow Freight Systems, Inc., Hyman Freightways, Inc., Consolidated Freight, Roadway Truck Line, Lakeville Motors Express, Lewis Truck Line, Quast Transfer, Inc., and ABF Truck Line. United Parcel Service (UPS) also provides extensive shipping services.

Mitchell provides high quality education on a personal basis for each of its 3,000+ K-12 students. The education facilities include three elementary schools, a middle school, a senior high school, two rural school, three parochial schools, three preschools and two postsecondary institutions. Mitchell is a regional leader among South Dakota schools, hosting many workshops and professional development activities. The elementary, middle school, and senior high programs were each the first in South Dakota to be fully accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The District has also been the recipient of numerous state and national recognitions for excellent programs and curriculum. Mitchell students consistently score in the top third of students, nationwide, who take Stanford Standardized Achievement tests. Mitchell's average rank has exceeded the seventieth (70th) percentile every year.

Year-round sports and recreation activities abound in Mitchell. In addition to its infamous hunting and fishing resources, Mitchell's lake, sports facilities, beautiful parks and active sports leagues provide for year-round opportunities.

Mitchell is a place where the integrity of work still shapes the values of its citizens. And the lines between management and labor is shaped by a mutual understanding of the way business works. Most of the labor force has its roots in agriculture and grew up with the principles of private enterprise. That translates to a more productive labor force.

South Dakota has some of the best hunting anywhere and Mitchell is a great place to be when you're ready to go hunting! There are many area businesses and landowners that specialize in catering to a hunter's needs. Below are listed many resources that can provide you with the land, lodging, licenses, gear and services you need and want for a successful outing.

You can't go to San Francisco without driving across the Golden Gate Bridge. And you can't visit South Dakota without checking out the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell! In addition to the World’s Only Corn Palace, Mitchell boasts historical and cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, meeting & convention facilities, athletic and sport complexes, wide variety of restaurants, sports bars, coffee houses, gift shops, art galleries, antique shops, quilt stores, craft stores, western wear shops, souvenir shops, as well as relaxing accommodations. Whether you’re visiting Mitchell to play, explore, learn, hunt, eat, stay, or shop, we are committed to making your visit relaxing and memorable.