Ben Chase
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Gladys Boomsma, 94
HURON –– Gladys Jean Boomsma, age 94, passed away March 5, 2026.She is survived by her seven children: James (Nancy) Boomsma of Wichita, Kan.; Gary (Doreen) Boomsma of Wolsey; Janet (Mark) Lovre of Sioux Falls; Kenneth (Carol) Boomsma of Coffee Camp, Australia; Jean (Don) Rose of Sioux Falls; Joan (Randy)…
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Kent Waldner, 77
CARPENTER –– Kent Waldner, age 77, of rural Carpenter, passed away peacefully at Huron Regional Medical Center, Friday, February 20, 2026.His celebration of life will be held at the Kuhler Funeral Home Saturday, March 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. with a time of reflection at 5 p.m.A private burial…
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Paul Lavallee, 86
SIOUX FALLS –– Paul Francis Lavallee, 86, died peacefully on Feb. 26, 2026, in Sioux Falls, three days after celebrating his birthday. Born on Feb. 23, 1940, in Lewiston, Maine, Paul lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity and an unwavering devotion to family.Paul was the loving husband of 42…
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Wessington Springs falls just short of SoDak 16 against No. 1 Castlewood
Castlewood 55, Wessington Springs 53HURON – A matchup of two top-five teams in the media poll is something usually reserved for the state tournament in March, but instead the Castlewood Warriors and Wessington Springs Spartans played that matchup Saturday in Region 2B semifinals for the chance to advance to the…
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De Smet wins tight game to clinch SoDak 16 berth
De Smet 53, Deubrook Area 51HURON – After falling behind big early, the De Smet Bulldogs slowly chipped away at the lead, finally coming away with a 53-51 victory over the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Saturday at Huron Arena in Region 2B action to earn a spot in the SoDak…
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Area teams prepare for SoDak 16 on Tuesday
BY PLAINSMAN STAFFClark/Willow Lake seeded third for Class A SoDak 16HURON — With a 19-2 record, Clark/Willow Lake will be the third seed for the Class A SoDak 16, which will be held Tuesday at various sites throughout the state. The Cyclones will play No. 14 McCook Central/Montrose, which is…
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Area boys’ basketball teams open postseason play
Region 3BSanborn Central/Woonsocket 43, St. Mary’s 31WOONSOCKET –– It wasn’t pretty, but the Sanborn Central/Woonsocket Blackhawks survived a fourth-quarter charge from the St. Mary’s Cardinals before pulling out a 43-31 victory in Region 3B quarterfinal action Tuesday in Woonsocket. The Blackhawks took a 16-12 lead to half and held a…
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Carter, Ping, Hurd win championships in Class B
BY PLAINSMAN STAFF SIOUX FALLS — Three area wrestlers closed the season with state championships on Saturday at the Class B State Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Junior Jacksen Carter capped a perfect season for Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington by winning a state title at 138 pounds. Carter, who went…
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Middle School Basketball 3-4-26
BY PLAINSMAN STAFF WATERTOWN — Huron’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team earned one win against Watertown on Tuesday. The lone victory for the Tigers was a 29-27 win in the B-game. Hosea Lay, Daniel Shee and Oliver Steele each had six points for Huron. Watertown won the A-game 39-25. Austin Ahtoo…
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Nelson, Chaparro seventh for Tigers in Class A
BY PLAINSMAN STAFF SIOUX FALLS — Huron had a pair of place winners during the Class A State Wrestling Tournament, which finished Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Carter Nelson at 113 pounds and Lucas Chaparro at 190 both finished seventh for the Tigers. Nelson, a junior, closed his…
