ELECTION 2011
STAFF BLOG REPUBLIC INSIDER Surprised by the election? Only if it doesn't spawn 'Mel for Mayor'
The results are in from Tuesday's election. The proposal to add a city manager to Mitchell's city government was roundly rejected 66-34 percent; incumbent City Councilman Dan Allen beat challenger ...
Posted on 6/7/11 at 11:11 PM
Voters set to decide on Sioux Falls events center 
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Residents in South Dakota’s largest city will decide on the fate of a $115 million events center.
November 07, 2011
Township voters reject fire district proposal, 118-78
Voters from six townships cast their ballots for the status quo Tuesday evening at the Davison County Fairgrounds, and said no to the proposed Mitchell Rural Fire Protection District.
By Ross Dolan , August 24, 2011
Rural fire district election set for Tuesday
With just a day left before it goes to a public vote, the proposed Mitchell Rural Fire Protection District is anything but a done deal.
By Ross Dolan , August 22, 2011
New Crow Creek chairman elected
FORT THOMPSON — Wilfred Keeble was elected as Crow Creek tribal chairman last week.
By Staff reports , August 17, 2011
Hard sell on city manager backfired
After months of pushing for hiring a city manager, a move that would effectively make our elected mayor a figurehead and give all real power to an appointee, The Daily Republic and Mike Vehle were quick to bemoan the low turnout of voters in the June 7 election. Am I the only person to perceive this as being very inconsistent?
By Ray Borgen , July 16, 2011
Winner man hopes for referendum to change city's firing policy
WINNER — A Winner man hopes to file a petition this week to overturn a resolution the City Council recently passed.
By Staff reports , July 06, 2011
City Council re-formed as new members sworn in
The Mitchell City Council changed its roster Tuesday night, as three members who didn’t run for re-election — Geri Beck, Scott Houwman and Doug Backlund — departed.
By Tom Lawrence , July 06, 2011
Recall petitions filed in Huron
HURON (AP) — A group in Huron has filed petitions to recall Mayor David McGirr.
June 24, 2011
Incumbents win elections in Bonesteel, Wessington Springs, Herrick
Incumbents won their offices in two of three area elections Tuesday.
By Staff reports , June 21, 2011
LETTER: Listen to those who are doing the work
I agree that Mel Olson used a poor choice of words when saying those who are in favor of an unelected city manger hate democracy.
By Steve Sibson , June 18, 2011
LETTER: All ideas can help stimulate community
I want to thank everyone that was involved in the city manager issue, from those in Focus 2020, the petition carriers, the Government Affairs Committee Forum, to all those who researched the issue and voted.
By Mike Vehle , June 18, 2011
OUR VIEW: Do your part next election
It is perplexing for us to learn the turnout for last week’s election was one of the lowest in recent years.
By Editorial board , June 17, 2011
City election had 2nd-lowest turnout in recent years
Last week’s municipal election had the second-lowest voter turnout in a city election in more than a decade.
By Tom Lawrence , June 14, 2011
Council will make election figures official
No surprises or major changes are expected today when the Mitchell City Council formalizes the results of Tuesday’s city election.
By Tom Lawrence , June 13, 2011
Area voters elect council, board members
Voters in some area communities went to the polls Tuesday to elect city council and school board members.
By Anna Jauhola , June 08, 2011
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