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South Dakota Farm Bureau holds 2023 state convention
SIOUX FALLS Scott VanderWal of Volga was re-elected President of South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) during the SDFB 106th Annual Convention held recently in Sioux Falls. VanderWal will begin his 21st year as president of the organization. He also serves as Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).…
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Burg recognized by Farmer’s Union as Agriculture Ambassador
HURON South Dakota Farmers Union named Jerauld County farmer and life-long public servant Jim Burg the 2023 Ag Ambassador in recognition of his leadership and dedication to South Dakota agriculture and rural communities at the 108th State Convention, held recently in Huron. If Webster Dictionary had an image of what…
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Heartland Cuisine – Our Savior’s ‘Cookie Drive By’
The women at Our Saviors Lutheran, 2040 Ohio Ave. S.W., will once again offer cookies for your holiday enjoyment. Their Cookie Drive By is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. The ladies have been busy baking and will fill boxes with some of your favorites. They ask that you…
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Yale Parade of Lights 2023
The town of Yale held its 6th annual holiday Parade of Lights on Dec. 2. There were a total of 21 entries and everyone enjoyed a pork loin meal afterward. Snoopy made an appearance The organizers thank sponsors Margies Red Zone, John Rounds/Lori Korkow, Patty Blue, Dakotaland Feeds, Country Butcher…
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HHS grad serves at Aviation Rescue Swimmer school
PENSACOLA, Fla. Airman Titus Pichura, a 2022 graduate of Huron High School, is currently serving at the Aviation Rescue Swimmer school for the U.S. Navy. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Huron, Pichura said. I learned from my hometown to…
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Unclaimed Property division to hold remote office at Huron Public Library on Wednesday
PIERRE The South Dakota Division of Unclaimed Property is holding remote office hours at the Huron Public Library, 521 Dakota Ave. S., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Treasurer Josh Haeder states, There are currently 10,435 properties that can be claimed from Beadle County with a…
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Ringing bells and singing carols
Members of Grace Episcopal Church have been ringing bells for the Salvation Army for more than 10 years at various places in town. Three years ago, the group spontaneously began singing Christmas carols while ringing bells at Coborns, a tradition that has continued. This group includes the church youth group,…
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Frosty morning trees
Heavy fog Sunday morning coated tree limbs with a beautiful coating of frost. This picture was captured east of Woonsocket.
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Christmas at the Capitol
This 27-foot Black Hills Spruce harvested in Onida, above, greets visitors to the S.D. State Capitol in Pierre. Performing in the foyer on Saturday was Bella Voce, a group from Rapid City. Dozens of decorated Christmas trees add a festive cheer to the Capitol halls.
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HSD Foundation ‘Day of the Tiger’ campaign set Dec. 8
HURON In an effort to encourage donors to be part of the Huron School District Foundation Founders Club, an anonymous donor has challenged the community to pledge $25,000 on Dec. 8 for its Day of the Tiger fundraising campaign. Donations will be matched dollar for dollar on this day. The…
