2021-04-15 E-Edition

Marion Goehring is state winner in Name the Snowplow Contest

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) rolled out South Dakota’s first ever Name the Snowplow Contest in mid- January, with one winner selected from each of the DOT areas across the state. The winner from the Mobridge area was Marion Goehring of Herreid. The SDDOT crew from Herreid introduced Marion to her named plow, “Winter Warrior,” last week. Marion […]

Fire burn ban instituted ‘effective immediately’ by CC Commission

Discussion around the dry conditions and fire concerns highlighted action at the Campbell County Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 6. County Emergency Management Coordinator Layne Perman suggested that the commissioners should consider instituting a burn ban in the county. Extremely dry conditions this past winter and into spring to date, along with high winds, have made fire conditions very dangerous. […]

Insurance renewal quotes discussed at the Herreid City Council meeting

The Herreid City Council received quotes for property and liability and workers compensation insurance and discussed pool issues at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 6. The council had decided at last month’s meeting to request quotes for the city’s insurance policies. At the Tuesday meeting, Jerry Krambeck, representing the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA), presented a quote on […]

Meeting Prince Philip

In the early 1980s, retired Prairie Pioneer Publisher Allan Burke had the privilege of meeting Prince Philip at a reception held in a machine shed on the royal dairy farm established by Queen Victoria near Buckingham Palace. The prince drove alone across the grounds of the palace in a Land Rover to join the group. The event was held during […]

Registration available for 2021 South Dakota History Conference

Registration is now available for the 2021 History Conference of the South Dakota State Historical Society, which is being held Friday and Saturday, April 23-24. The conference will be a virtual Zoom event. The theme, organized by society museum staff, is “South Dakota Icons,” featuring well-known people, places, and things in our state. Icons to be discussed include Joe Foss, […]

Virtual event for opening of WWI Memorial set for Friday, April 16

On April 16, the World War I Centennial Commission will celebrate the Inaugural Raising of the Flag of the United States of America over the newly constructed National World War I Memorial site in Washington, DC. This First Colors Ceremony is designed to “bring our history home.” It began with an American flag that first flew over the United States […]

Menus

Herreid Nutrition Site Monday, April 19–Meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, carrots, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread. Tuesday, April 20–Ham, baked potato/sour cream, mixed vegetables, peaches, whole wheat bread. Wednesday, April 21– French dip, oven browned potatoes, coleslaw, fruit. Thursday, April 22–Spaghetti, salad, toast, fruit. Friday, April 23–Chef salad, fruit.

Meetings

Pollock Area Development Corp. The Pollock Area Development Corporation will meet on Tuesday, April 20, at 12 noon at Grumpy’s Bar and Grill. The agenda will include: • Update on Progress by County Economic Development Coordinator-Andrew Van Kuren • Discuss Business Opportunities • Update on Visitor/Interpretive Center • Update on Housing • Reports by Committees/ Individuals • Other business WEB […]

Herreid Bingo winners

The Queen of Diamonds (QOD) Jackpot will be $30,100 for April 15. You can purchase your QOD chances during the week at The Water Hole, as you need not be present to win. You can also purchase them by using PayPal, Zelle or Venmo to dickwerner_ 5@hotmail.com. The drawing will be broadcast live on “Herreid Queen of Diamonds” Facebook page […]