Local news
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Coffee with legislators schedule announced
HURON –– District 22 voters will again have three opportunities to check in with their legislators during legislative session. The first is set for Saturday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m., at the commissioner room at City Hall. This is an opportunity to get involved on issues that are important to…
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Huron School Board hears details of budget cuts
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON –– After a significant decline in enrollment this year, the Huron School District was forced to make a number of cuts for the 2026-2027 school year budget. The Huron School Board heard the details of the cuts at Monday evening’s meeting. Business manager Kelly…
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City moves forward on new hotel
HURON –– The Huron City Commission approved a contract for private development and a development agreement with Greater Huron Development Corporation (GHDC) on Monday night. The two approvals by the commission move forward the plans for lodging in the Southtown area. Commissioners also approved the change of a quit claim…
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County sets township meeting date
HURON –– The Beadle County Commission discussed the upcoming annual township meeting date during the regular meeting on Tuesday morning. After some discussion, the meeting was set for Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the highway building. The commission opened the meeting talking with highway supervisor Jason Fritzsche. Fritzsche…
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Informational meeting regarding Gibbs Park announced
HURON During the Huron City Commission meeting Monday evening, Parks & Recreation Director Chad Schroder presented during public forum. He informed the commission and public that an informational meeting regarding future plans for Gibbs Park/Stony Run Park would be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the Blackburn…
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Huron School Board holds tough budget discussion
HURON During Mondays School Board meeting, business manager Kelly Christopherson gave the budget update for the 25-26 school year. Huron School District superintendent Kraig Steinhoff spoke before Christopherson gave the budget cut report, stating, The administrative team has worked extremely hard to find cuts to this years budget, ensuring that…
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County approves alcohol license renewals
HURON The Beadle County Commission on Tuesday morning considered three alcohol license renewals and approved all three, with Gross Hill Enterprises retaining an on-sale license and Cash Out Casino and Vape retaining both an on-sale license and an on-off-sale wine and cider license. Auditor Jill Hanson reported that no public…
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Solid Waste announces final yard waste bin pickup
HURON During Monday evenings Huron City Commission meeting, Solid Waste Department Superintendent Dale Fortin made the announcement that his department would not pick up green yard waste containers during the week of November 10 through November 14. Fortin explained that as the temperatures drop, yard waste can freeze overnight in…
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Fall milling and paving in Huron begins Monday
HURON The fall portion of the milling and paving schedule for the City of Huron in 2025 is set to begin work on Monday at 7 a.m. The streets affected (by approximate sequence of milling order):– Lampert Court– Arizona Ave. SW from Ninth St. to 15th St.– Minnesota Ave. SW…
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Citizen group raises concerns about Huron shooting range
HURON A group of Huron residents came before the Huron City Commission during public forum on Monday evening to discuss concerns with noise and safety at the Izaak Walton shooting range in northeast Huron. Jim Schmidt and Kerwin Haeder spoke on behalf of residents who live near the range. Schmidt…
