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Jake Owen to headline Sunday grandstand show at 2026 South Dakota State Fair
In an announcement posted to their Facebook page on Tuesday, the South Dakota State Fair announced that Legend Seeds is sponsoring country music performer Jake Owen as the headline performer for Sunday at the 2026 fair.
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County approves hire of weed board supervisor
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON –– The Beadle County Commission on Tuesday approved the hire of Teri Zwieg as the weed board supervisor. Details on benefits will still need to be finalized, but the hire was approved to allow Zwieg to begin preparing for summer weed management.The commission also…
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Solid waste drop-off area now open
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON – Solid Waste Supervisor Dale Fortin spoke to the Huron City Commission on Monday evening to update them that the recycling and yard waste drop-off area is now fully open and operational.Fortin explained that city residents will have four free yard waste dumps per…
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Kindergarten numbers reported down
by Benjamin Chaseof the Plainsman HURON – During his Superintendent report at Monday’s Huron School Board meeting, Huron School District Superintendent Dr. Kraig Steinhoff discussed Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration that took place on Wednesday, March 4. Steinhoff reported that 91 students registered.That number is down from 137 in 2025,…
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Tigers return to State ‘AA’ boys’ basketball tournament
A busy day of basketball at Huron Arena on Saturday concluded with the Huron Tigers defeating the Pierre Governors, 68-40, to earn a berth in the 2026 State “AA” Boys’ Basketball Tournament in Rapid City. Earlier in the day, De Smet defeated Deubrook Area, 53-51, and Castlewood defeated Wessington Springs,…
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Josh Carr announces candidacy for Huron City Commission
Josh Carr has announced his candidacy for the City Commission in Huron, citing a desire to serve the community that he and his family have called home for nearly 17 years.Carr said his decision to run comes from a long-standing commitment to service and leadership within both his profession and…
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Weinreis announces bid for Huron City Commission
HURON –– Former Huron City Commissioner Drew Weinreis has announced his candidacy for Huron City Commissioner, seeking to return to the position he previously held from 2021 through 2025.
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Taking the plunge!
Despite the snowy weather, multiple people braved the weather to jump into freezing cold water in fun costumes and outfits as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
