‘Shop Herreid Open House’ planned for Friday, Dec. 2



Many special offers will be ready for Heartland area shoppers during the “Shop Herreid Open House” set for Friday, Dec. 2, at several participating businesses in the Herreid community. Valley Telco will be sponsoring their Annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and all kids 12 and under will receive a free gift. Goodies and refreshments will be served, […]

R-CALF has a plan to set the stage for new direction for cattle industry



“It is a time for the cattle industry to make its voice heard and known,” Bill Bullard said as his opening remark at the Cattle Producer Meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, at the Herreid Livestock Auction. Bullard is the CEO for the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA). With the upcoming changes in administration and Congress, […]

Kountry Klassic to celebrate 34 years of business in December



“It was not my idea in 1980,” says Gladys Fjeldheim, owner of the Kountry Klassic store in Herreid. However, the idea took root, and Kountry Klassic will now be celebrating 34 years in business in the first week of December. In 1980 Gladys was diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband Larry drove to Rochester, Minn., for tests and to […]

Pollock Santa Claus Day set for Dec. 10 at Community Center



Santa Claus is coming to the Pollock Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event will coincide with an Open House at the Pollock Community Fitness Center, which will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The doors for Santa Claus Day will open at 1:30 p.m., and people can begin registering for prizes at that time. The drawings will be held […]

Christmas tree display open daily



The annual Christmas at the Capitol display was opened on Nov. 22 with the Grand Lighting Ceremony. This year’s display includes nearly 100 trees that are decorated by volunteers from communities, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and state government offices. The display is open to the public from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through Monday, Dec. 26. Other areas of the Capitol […]

Mobridge-Pollock 4th and 5th grade Winter Concert scheduled for Dec. 5



The Mobridge-Pollock 4th and 5th grade students will present their Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Middle School Theater. The evening will begin with the 5th Grade Band in their premiere performance, followed by the Tiger Music Choir made up of singers in grades 3-5. The 4th and 5th grade music classes will conclude with […]

Department of Revenue reminds use tax due on online purchases



The South Dakota Department of Revenue wants to remind South Dakotans that state and municipal tax may be due on purchases made online. “Many consumers do not realize that most internet retailers are not collecting sales tax on online sales, so use tax would be due,” Doug Schinkel, director of the Business Tax division stated. “Cyber Monday is a good […]

Scam about not reporting for jury duty



United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler has reported that local law enforcement authorities have been receiving reports of residents being targeted in a telephonic scam. Unsuspecting citizens have been receiving telephone calls from persons claiming to be a police officer, clerk of courts personnel, and even a federal district court judge. The caller claims the citizen was supposed to report […]

Made With Love



Now that Thanksgiving is over, I guess we will move to my favorite time of the year, Christmas! I just love to bake goodies for Christmas so, I will share recipes to use during the Christmas holiday. Have a good week everyone! Peppermint Popcorn 1 lb. white candy coating, coarsely chopped 24 cups popped popcorn 1/2 to 3/4 cup finely […]

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Herreid Nutrition Site Monday, December 5— Tuna noodle casserole, beets, Swedish apple pie square and whole wheat bread. Tuesday, December 6— Beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad with dressing, Jello cake and whole wheat bread. Wednesday, December 7— Scalloped potatoes with ham, green peas, mandarin orange salad and whole wheat bread. Thursday, December 8— Roast beef, mashed potatoes, […]