Happy Thanksgiving!



Love Lights set for Herreid on Nov. 27, Mound City and Pollock on Dec. 4



Christmas trees will again sparkle when the annual “Love Lights a Tree” lighting ceremonies will be held in Herreid, Mound City and Pollock. The special project is dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer and is sponsored by the American Cancer Society’s Campbell County Unit. A bulb can be purchased for $5 in memory of or in honor of […]

Thanksgiving holiday closings set



Due to Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 23, government offices and other businesses will be closed that day and/or other days throughout the holiday weekend. All area post offices, Pollock Town Finance Office and the Campbell County Bank in Herreid and Pollock will be closed on Thursday. The Campbell County Courthouse in Mound City, the NRCS office in Mound City, […]

Herreid School Board discusses options for potential make-up days



At the monthly Herreid School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Superintendent Daniel Hoey requested clarification regarding make-up days due to inclement weather. Supt. Hoey asked the board members that if needed, a Friday that is designated on the current school calendar as a teacher/student work day could be used as a make-up day for inclement weather situations. He felt […]

Special Thanksgiving services planned for area churches



A Herreid Community Thanksgiving Eve Service will be held at the Herreid Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. A Thanksgiving Reflection will be given by Lay Pastor Brian Nies of Peace Lutheran Church. The offering will be used to assist the Campbell County Ministerial Association to help in meeting local needs. The Pollock Lutheran Church will be […]

M-P School Board discusses funding formula, Impact Aid issues



The Mobridge-Pollock School Board reviewed the funding goals for the district from the State Department of Education and discussed Impact Aid support during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. When the South Dakota Legislature, with the urging and support of Gov. Dennis Daugaard, approved an increased in the state sales tax by a half cent a couple of […]

Fourth at State



Concerts on PBS



State Fire Marshal urges safety



South Dakota’s State Fire Marshal is urging people to make sure their homes, especially their kitchens, are safe this Thanksgiving holiday. The chance of home fires increases during major holidays, according to Fire Marshal Paul Merriman. He says nationally, the number of home fires double on that holiday. “If you have ever hosted a Thanksgiving dinner, you know there is […]

SD Lottery warns about potential scams



The South Dakota Lottery reminds citizens to take caution when receiving information about a potential prize from any of its games. The South Dakota Lottery has been informed of several instances in which South Dakotans have received mailers and phone calls informing them of a prize related to the Mega Millions game. The South Dakota Lottery has no affiliation with […]