Local news
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Grass fire burns near south Huron
Multiple grass fires were reported in the Heartland area on Friday, including this large fire that jumped SD Hwy. 37 on the south end of Huron, which left behind a large path of charred ground.
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Huron Middle School staff member arrested for child porn
By Asher Dienken
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Two candidates for state offices speak at Democrat forum in Huron
By Louise Van Poll The Beadle County Democratic Forum met on Monday evening at Ryan’s Hangar and heard from two guest speakers. First was Dan Ahlers, Democratic candidate for governor. He spoke about the changes he would like to see, such as investment in our state’s businesses and increased investment in our school system. Having…
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Speech and Debate team reports to school board
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON – The Huron High School Speech and Debate team gave the high school report to the Huron School Board at Monday evening’s meeting. Senior Mylie Byrd, sophomores Emmersyn McGillvrey, Michelle Le and Aubrey Zaw, and freshman Mara Pell presented to the board. Byrd discussed her experiences in various categories…
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City approves proposal for Memorial Ball Park construction
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON – On a night that city engineer Brett Runge noted had a number of bids and quotes to approve, one that affects the future of Memorial Baseball Park was unanimously approved by the Huron City Commission at Monday evening’s meeting at City Hall. Runge reported that the city received…
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County reviews 2026 supply bids
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON –– The Beadle County Commission reviewed a host of bids that were received over the past month for supplies for work the highway department wants to do, as well as surfacing work. The supply bids were fairly close, and highway superintendent Jason Fritzsche encouraged accepting all of the supply…
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Jeff McGirr announces candidacy for Beadle County Commission
Jeff McGirr, a longtime Huron resident and business owner, announced today that he is seeking election to District 3 of the Beadle County Commission in the Republican primary on June 2. District 3 includes a large portion of southwest Huron. McGirr was born and raised in Beadle County and has lived in Huron for several…
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Charron discusses zebra mussels with Beadle County Republican Women
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON –– Steven Charron, President of the South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association, spoke to the Beadle County Republican Women about the concerning issue of zebra mussels on Thursday at Ryan’s Hangar. Charron handed out materials explaining the history of the zebra mussel in the state. He opened his talk…
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Greenfield, Wipf discuss beginning of the legislative session
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON – Two of the three District 22 legislators spoke to a standing room only crowd on Saturday morning at City Hall about the first few weeks of legislative session. Representative Lana Greenfield spoke first, talking about the numerous visitors to Pierre from District 22, and specifically from Huron. She…
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Multiple emergency units respond to accident near Huron Mall
An accident on Lincoln Ave. and 21st St. in Southwest Huron led to response from police and ambulance services on Tuesday afternoon.
