The Ralph Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter was dedicated Saturday morning. Members of Ralph’s family and representatives of the groups who contributed to make the memorial a reality were present for the event. More...

  The Pollock Visitor Center Committee, sponsor of the July 15 Hometown Artist Show, presented a plaque and cash gift to Marlene Moser, winner of the People's Choice Award for her wooden fish carving. More...

Early Saturday morning Avera/St. Luke Careflight was transporting a patient from Mobridge to Bismarck when the helicopter developed engine problems. More...

Tom Zinter has accepted a position as the new Pheasants Forever employee, working out of the NRCS office in Mound City.  Zinter started his career with Pheasants Forever as a Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist in February 2016. More...

Tiffany Smith and Brooke Vander Laan, seniors from Linton High School, attended the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State held June 11 to June 16. More...

This week, I will share canning recipes for cucumbers. Have a good week! More...

Text: “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” Galatians 6:14 (NIV).  More...

The current drought situation has seriously affected crop growth and yields. Often during dry years, reduced crop growth and yield also means reduced plant nitrogen uptake from soils. Dr. More...

The heartland is looking at another week where the only relief from the drought will be any thunderstorms kicked up by the hot temperatures. Daytime highs will bounce between 85 and 97 degrees with nighttime lows between 58 and 68 degrees. More...

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series that began last week.  Imbalance in nature or economics, if you believe in history or science, is unhealthy and leads to collapse.  More...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has authorized the release of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota for emergency haying.  More...

SDSU Extension is hosting a feedlot short-course Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 1-2, at the SDSU Cow/Calf Education and Research Facility classroom (2901 Western Avenue, Brookings). Each day the short-course will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. More...

Mobile Food Pantry  The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Herreid Community Center on Thursday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The pantry is available for needy individuals/ families in Campbell and McPherson Counties.  More...

Justin Seymour graduated from the University of Washington on June 10 with a BS degree in Chemistry. He plans to attend medical school. More...

Valley Telco sponsored a Customer Appreciation Picnic and Family Fun Night in Pollock on Tuesday evening, July 11. More...

Gary Lee Kruger, 76, died peacefully at his home in Cedar Springs, Mich., with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. More...

Roger Ryckman, 59, of Pollock died on July 11, 2017, at his home in Lincoln, N.D., after a short battle with cancer. The Funeral Service for Roger was held Monday, July 17, at Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. More...