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March 17, 2016 / Front Page

Fundraiser will benefit wounded veterans fishing excursion

Thursday, March 24, in Hague

A group of local businesses and individuals are coming together to sponsor a fundraiser that will benefit wounded veterans. More...

USD professor contributes early goose, bird migration to warm winter

“Warming temperatures have caused migrating birds associated with water habitats to arrive earlier this spring in South Dakota,” said David Swanson, Ph.D., professor of biology at the University of South Dakota and an acknowledged ornithology expert. More...

Pollock Town Board discusses request from WEB Water, election

At their regular monthly meeting on March 7, the Pollock Town Board reviewed a sample lease agreement from WEB Water which would allow WEB to place an antenna on top of the town water tower. More...

Election deadlines approaching for county, legislative district candidates

Any individuals who may be interested in running for county or legislative district openings have some upcoming deadlines that will need to be met if they want their names on the election ballot. More...

Herreid Council discusses liquor licenses, water/sewer surcharge

The Herreid City Council discussed the unused liquor licenses and increasing the water/sewer surcharge during action at their regular monthly meeting held Monday, March 7. More...

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Decisions, decisions, decisions

A nice crowd came out to support the Town ‘n’ Country Gals’ Annual Hotdish Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 28. All enjoyed the wide variety of hotdish, salad, and dessert choices. More...

SD Housing Development Authority looking for houses in need of paint

“Paint – South Dakota” is underway, and the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is seeking volunteers to pick up paint brushes and set aside some free time to help residents in their local communities. More...

Fjeldheim announces decision to not seek re-election to commission

“I have decided to not run for re-election,” County Commission Chairman Alvin Fjeldheim announced at the end of the commission’s special meeting held on Tuesday, March 8. More...

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Sports

YTC Weekly

By Jeff Kosters

Two of the girls’state tournaments wrapped up this past weekend; with the AA girls’ and the boys’ state tournaments getting underway this Thursday. More...

Big Dakota All Conference selections released

The 2016 Big Dakota Conference Co-Champions this year were Cheyenne Eagle Butte 5-2, Winner 5-2 and Chamberlain 5-2. 2016 All Conference Selections included: More...

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Columns

Made With Love

by Vickey Deibert

Will continue with more Easter recipes this week. Have a good week to all! More...

From the Heartland…

By Allan Burke

Temperatures this week will be normal for this time of year with highs between 38 and 49 degrees and lows from 19 to 29 degrees. Even more seasonally appropriate are the snow showers mentioned for Thursday and Friday. More...

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Ag News

Applications for Century, 125-Year Farms & Ranches for recognition

South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture will again recognize families that have achieved 100 or 125 years of life on the farm or ranch with the Century or Quasquicentennial Farm & Ranch award. More...

Ag data transparency tool will help farmers understand ‘big data’ contracts

Farm Bureau is part of a coalition that has developed a tool designed to help farmers understand how their data, gathered from precision agriculture technologies, will be used. More...

Food safety training for growers to be held in Mitchell April 1-2

SDSU Extension will host a comprehensive food safety training for growers of fresh produce at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Mitchell April 1-2. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. both days. More...

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Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Herreid Community Center on Thursday, March 24, from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The pantry is available for needy individuals/ families in Campbell and McPherson Counties. More...

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Pollock Nutrition Site Monday, March 21—Beef stroganoff, noodles, mixed vegetables, cake with strawberries and whole wheat bread. Tuesday, March 22—Herbed roast pork, baked potato, sour cream, lemon buttered broccoli, cinnamon More...