Pollock’s Dairy and Ag Days to have activities and events for all



The annual recognition event for the area’s dairy and ag producers, as well as all those associated with these industries, will be held this weekend in Pollock. The Annual Dairy and Ag Days Celebration is set for July 14-16. A wide variety of activities are planned, with something to please everyone. Many of the events will take place on Main […]

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EDPP Grant will help bolster HEDC revolving loan fund



The Herreid Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has received a $70,000 Economic Development Partnership Program (EDPP) grant from the State of South Dakota through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) to enhance the HEDC revolving loan fund. Eric Senger, Executive Director of the Northeast Council of Governments (NECOG), prepared and submitted the grant request on behalf of HEDC. This marks […]

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Commission approves assisting with Gold Star plaques project



Lance Vander Vorst of Herreid, an active member of the Herreid Sons of the American Legion Squadron, told the commissioners at their July meeting that the group plans to place a memorial plaque in honor of the individuals who were one of the “Gold Star Boys.” The plaque would have the individual’s name, date of birth, which war they served […]

Pollock Town Board agrees to put halt on water line replacement project



The Pollock Town board held their regular July meeting on Wednesday July 5 due to the 4th of July Holiday. Their major item of business was revisiting the water line replacement project for the street that runs past North Central Farmers Elevator. Maintenance head, Travis Vetsch, explained to the board that he didn’t feel the project should be done at […]

4-H Performing Arts Youth to perform during the S.D. State Fair on Sept. 2-4



The South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Troupe will perform The Amazing 4-H Race during the 2017 Dakota State Fair in Huron with five performances held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 3, at 3 and 6 p.m. and Monday (Labor Day), Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. The Troupe consists of 16 teens, ages 13 through […]

Area Happenings



Pollock Area Development Corporation The Pollock Area Development Corporation will meet on Tuesday, July 18th at 12:00 Noon at Grumpy’s Bar and Grill. The agenda will include: • Update on Progress by County Economic Development Coordinator-Andrew Van Kuren • Update on Dairy–Bert deBruijn/Orland Geigle • Discuss Business Opportunities • Update on Visitor/Interpretive Center – Delores Kluckman • Update on Housing […]

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This week, I am sharing some summer dessert recipes. Have a good week! Smores Brownies1/2 cup unsalted butter8 oz. coarsely choppedsemi-sweet chocolate3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup packed light brownsugar3 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract2/3 cup all purpose flour1 Tblsp. unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 tsp. salt5 Hershey’s Bars1/2 cup graham crackercrumbs3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows In a medium saucepan over medium heat, […]