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Safe2Say launched in Huron School District
HURON The Huron School District is now part of Safe2Say, a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety or the safety of others, Superintendent Kraig Steinhoff told School Board members Monday night. The…
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Familiar artist chosen for state Jr. Duck Stamp winner
HURON The 2023-24Jr.DuckStampcompetition received more than 240 entries from students all over South Dakota, with judging taking place at the Earl Nordby 4-H Exhibit Hall in Huron. The entries were evaluated on various criteria, including originality, anatomical accuracy, artistic composition,and suitability for reproduction on a 1 by 2stamp. For South…
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Highway 25 grading work begins Monday
VIENNA On Monday, April 8, grading work is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 25 from the north junction of S.D. Highway 28 to Hamre Slough. The anticipated reconstruction schedule is to complete grading in sections. Depending on weather conditions, the south half will be graded from mid-April to early…
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Wolsey water wins award
PIERRE The S.D. Dept. of Ag and Natural Resources announced earlier this week that the Wolsey public water system and its certified operators were awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. To qualify for the award, public water systems and operations specialists were required to meet all compliance monitoring…
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Goo Goo Dolls added to State Fair lineup
HURON The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce that platinum-record selling recording artist Goo Goo Dolls will play at the S.D. State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 30. Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed…
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Water bill fine to increase in adjusted ordinance
HURON In a brief meeting Monday evening, the Huron City Commission approved the second reading of changes to Ordinance 2261-21-81 regarding water service collections and penalties that will change late fees from a percentage of the bill to a flat rate to be set by the governing board. Current city…
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Election forum held Saturday
HURON The six candidates in the April 9 election for Huron mayor and Huron School Board faced the public in a forum Saturday morning, held in the commission room at City Hall and hosted by the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau Governmental Affairs committee. The forums were held separately, beginning…
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State Fair adds superstar to grandstand lineup
HURON The South Dakota State Fair and Legend Seeds announced Tuesday morning that country legend Trace Adkins will play in concert at the South Dakota State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, Sept. 1. In his 25-year Country music career, Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums, charted in excess of…
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Three candidates vie for two seats on Huron School Board
HURON Two seats are up for grabs in this years Huron School Board election, with three candidates filing petitions to seek election. Tim Van Berkum is seeking re-election to the school board, while Ray Cardona and Brittany Layher are both seeking their first appointment to the board. Current board member…
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Beadle County Commission tables go-kart variance request
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON The Beadle County Commission met as the county board of adjustment during Tuesday mornings meeting, to review a variance request filed by Cole Searing for property at 1453 9th St. SW. Searing is requesting to build a clay track for go-karts for family and…
