
Mehlhaff’s love of music leads to Hall of Fame honor
By LeAnda Staebner Reporter | September 20, 2023
Music has always been a part of Earl Mehlhaff’s life. His appreciation and love of it was recently recognized when he was inducted into the Dakota Musicians Association Music Hall...

Herreid Council approves first reading of water rate increase
By Orland Geigle Reporter | September 13, 2023
The Herreid City Council held the first reading of a proposed water rate increase, discussed the water tower and held the first reading of the proposed 2024 budget at their...

Mound City town board approves budget, changes rubble site hours
By LeAnda Staebner For the Prairie Pioneer | September 13, 2023
The Mound City Board of Trustees unanimously approved the community’s 2024 budget at its regular meeting Sept. 5. “There were no major changes from last year’s budget,” Mayor Gloria Huber...


Herreid fire volunteers host annual appreciation picnic
By LeAnda Staebner Reporter | August 23, 2023
The Herreid Fire Department isn’t just a group of volunteers coming together for an important purpose, it’s a brotherhood. The firefighters, their spouses and children gathered Sunday for their annual...


Campbell County Achievement Days 2023 deemed ‘a success’
By LeAnda Staebner Reporter | August 23, 2023
The 2023 Campbell County 4-H Achievement Days is in the books with organizers declaring the event a success. With 49 livestock entries and 321 static exhibits, Campbell County 4-H’ers spent...
Mobridge-Pollock volleyball takes second place in Big Dakota Conference Tournament
September 20, 2023
After blowing three opponents away, Mobridge-Pollock ran into a Miller...
MP Tigers led by Olson with medal-earning run in Chamberlain XC Invite
September 20, 2023
Heidi Olson earned yet another conference medal, taking second place...
Ipswich downs Wolverines 44-20 in Herreid
September 20, 2023
Ipswich opened a three touchdown lead in the first half...


Eleanor E. Berndt
September 20, 2023
Eleanor E. Berndt, age 96, of Watertown, South Dakota, formerly of Herreid, South Dakota, passed away Sept. 14, 2023 at...


Bonnie J. Wike
September 20, 2023
A memorial service for Bonnie J. Wike, 82 of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14, 2023 at Bethlehem...


Evelyn (Fjeldheim) Quenzer
September 20, 2023
Evelyn (Fjeldheim) Quenzer of Central City, South Dakota, joined her Heavenly Father, husband, Henry, fiancé John Kraft, family and friends...



Joshua C. Pearson
September 6, 2023
Joshua C. Pearson was born on May 17, 1979 in Spearfish, South Dakota. He left us suddenly on August 22,...


Rick Baumgartner
September 6, 2023
Rick Baumgartner passed away Aug. 28, 2023, while under Hospice Care at the Mobridge, South Dakota, hospital. At the age...