General election is Tuesday, Nov. 6; voters to decide several issues



The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Registered voters will have a number of choices to make when they go into the voting booth. At the top of the ticket is a choice for US House of Representatives. Four individuals are vying for the position, including the major party candidates, a Libertarian Party candidate and an independent candidate. Dustin “Dusty” […]

Campbell County 4-Hers assist with renovations at Karl Deibert Park



The younger generation are enjoying the facelift that the Karl Deibert Park in Herreid received this past summer. Several Campbell County 4-H members were also a part of this upgrade to improve the community Last fall Shari Rossow, Campbell County 4-H Youth Advisor, was instrumental in helping the youth apply for a Building Our Rural Communities Grant from the South […]

New office staff begin their jobs at Herreid School District



The Herreid School District is excited to announce that two new office personnel have been hired recently. Haley Lutz is the new office secretary and Lukus Leidholt is the new business manager position. Both new employees have been busy with the orientation and training processes over the last few weeks. Lutz, a recent newlywed, was born in Watertown, N.Y., but […]

Governor proclaims November as ‘Women’s Right to Vote Month’



In observance of the arduous and decades-long struggle for women’s suffrage in South Dakota, Governor Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed the month of November as Women’s Right to Vote Month. This proclamation, requested by the League of Women Voters of South Dakota, recognizes the importance of this historic vote and commemorates the dedication and tenacity of the many women and men […]

Family Resource Network to hold online parenting classes



The South Dakota State University Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership’s Family Resource Network will hold online parenting classes. The classes are free to attend and intended for parents who have children ranging from newborns up to three years old. The classes will help parents understand their children’s behaviors. The classes will be streamed live for one-time viewing from 6:30 […]

Herreid Community Foundation awards



State official says that winter weather preparation begins now



With parts of South Dakota having already seen its first snowfall of the year, officials of the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (OEM) say it is time to prepare for the inevitable arrival of winter. Wednesday, Oct. 24, is Winter Weather Awareness Day in South Dakota. The day serves as a reminder that, sooner or later, winter weather will […]

Snow Bird luncheon is Feb. 9



The Emmons County Luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz., on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Terrace Green/Fat Willy’s (same place as previous years). The address is 650 N Hawes Road, Mesa, AZ 85207. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and events will end at 3:30 p.m. Music will be provided, and door prizes […]

Menus



Herreid Nutrition Site Monday, November 5— Chicken Alfredo, green peas, honey fruit salad, vanilla pudding and whole wheat bread. Tuesday, November 6— Beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad with dressing, Jello cake and whole wheat bread. Wednesday, November 7—Baked chicken breast, red potatoes, California blend vegetables, lemon tart bar and whole wheat bread. Thursday, November 8— Turkey and […]

Meetings



The Pollock Community Reading Room will be holding their monthly meeting Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Community Center. Bus to Books will NOT be held this year as not enough students will be able to attend. Remember though, that the Reading Room is available to you whenever the Finance Officer is in. Lots of new children’s books have […]