2022-02-03 E-Edition

Agtegra hosts Customer Appreciation lunch at Pollock site

The Agtegra Pollock site hosted a Customer Appreciation lunch and Mineral Booking event in their Pollock office on Thursday, Jan. 27. Several area farmers and ranchers stopped in to enjoy the variety of goodies and book their mineral needs for the coming year. Kelsie Bosch, Feed Consultant for Agtegra was present to discuss the mineral promotion and answer any questions […]

Elk spotted in area

These elk were caught on camera recently northwest of Pollock along Lake Oahe. Greg Langeliers was ice fishing on the river when he noticed the elk and took the picture. One feature that stands out in the picture, besides the elk, is the lack of snow cover. Except for the occasional areas where snow has drifted up, the ground is […]

Many city, county and school board positions up for election

A variety of positions will be up for election this year, including local town and city boards, school boards, county offices, state legislative positions and a full slate of statewide positions. Petitions can now be taken out for any of the open positions. Herreid City, School Board The City of Herreid has three council positions that are open, including a […]

Campbell County Food Pantry and Clothing Bank open to those in need

The Campbell County Food Pantry and Clothing Bank will soon be restocking its shelves with more dry goods for the future. The food bank is operated by Campbell County Christian’s worship group and seeks to serve the community. “To be clear, we firmly believe the church’s first responsibility is to win souls for the Kingdom through our savior Jesus Christ,” […]

Mines scientists study methods to control ice formation in soils

Water expands when it freezes. This simple yet fundamental fact of nature can lead to cracks in building foundations, crumbling roads and huge rocks that fall onto canyon roadways from the cliffs above. Past research into this problem has shown that when the ground freezes tiny pockets of ice trapped in the soil expands. This can create what is known […]

Mental Health Memo

Making this Valentine’s Day a Sweet One

Growing up, Valentine’s Day was always an important day for my family’s business, a local floral shop. It always brings a smile to my face watching people choose a gift to help say “I love you” to their loved ones, whether it is through a simple card, a box of chocolates, or the most exquisite floral arrangement. While many spend […]

The Prairie Doc

Seeing Shadows

Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? Every year on February 2, people gather in the small town of Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania to observe the annual Groundhog Day ceremony. If the groundhog does see his shadow, he may retreat to his den and winter will last another six weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring may […]

A Second Helping

A collection of recipes from 25 years ago in ‘Irene’s Kitchen Korner’

The January 30, 1997 issue featured recipes from various readers. Easy Pineapple Pie- Carole Walz 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup sugar 1 8 oz. container Cool Whip 1 graham cracker crust or baked pastry shell Mix cream cheese (room temperature), drained pineapple, and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Fold in […]

Facebook Live event from State Historical Society Museum on Feb. 11

Join South Dakota State Historical Society Museum Curator of Collections Katy Schmidt for a virtual walk-through of the Cultural Heritage Center exhibit “South Dakota’s Wardrobe: Selected Pieces from the Collection” on Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. CST. Schmidt will take viewers on a personal guided tour of the exhibit, highlighting some of the unique pieces on display and sharing […]