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Tearing it down to build it back better
The cry Play Ball may be months away, but work on improving the lights at Memorial Ball Park began Tuesday, as the legs of the infield light standards were cut and the tall towers removed. [cqmedia layout=”panel” content=”eyJwaG90byI6W3sibWVkaWFfdHlwZSI6InBob3RvIiwicGhvdG9faWQiOiI0NzkyOCIsInBob3RvX2NhcHRpb24iOiJBIHdvcmtlciBtYWtpbmcgYSBjdXQgd2l0aCBhIHRvcmNoIFR1ZXNkYXkgYWZ0ZXJub29uLiIsInBob3RvX2NyZWRpdCI6IkJlbmphbWluIENoYXNlL1BsYWluc21hbiJ9XSwidmlkZW8iOltdLCJmaWxlIjpbXX0=”] Other towers are to be removed, with replacements set to arrive later…
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Tearing it down to build it back better
The cry Play Ball may be months away, but work on improving the lights at Memorial Ball Park began Tuesday, as the legs of the infield light standards were cut and the tall towers removed. Other towers are to be removed, with replacements set to arrive later this winter, and…
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First 2024 coffee with District 22 legislators set for Saturday
HURON The first of three planned Coffee with the Legislators is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Commission Room at Hurons City Hall. Hosted by the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau, Coffee with the Legislators is an open forum with District…
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School Board raises driver’s ed fees
HURON Business Manager Kelly Christopherson told Huron School Board Monday night that students will begin signing up for drivers education classes, and proposed raising the price for taking the course. Last year 132 students were in the course at $350 each, raising $46,200. Expenses last year were $44,650 for instructors…
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City approves final payment for water treatment facility
HURON Assistant city engineer Dennis Bennett had a large smile upon his face when he presented his payment request to the Huron City Commission during the meeting Monday evening. It brings me great joy, Bennett began, as he presented a payment of $126,385 to Gridor Construction Inc, the final payment…
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Weinreis announces candidacy for Mayor
HURON Current Huron City Commissioner Drew Weinreis has announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Huron. As Public Safety Commissioner and Vice President of Member Services for Dakotaland Federal Credit Union, my experiences uniquely position me to lead Huron toward a prosperous and secure future, Weinreis noted in…
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State of the Schools luncheon set for Jan 25
HURON The annual Huron State of the Schools luncheon will take place at noon on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Huron Event Center. The event is hosted by the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureaus Governmental Affairs Committee, in conjunction with the Huron Kiwanis. To secure your place for lunch and…
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Steam explosion at Dakotaland Feeds
A steam explosion at Dakotaland Feeds around 4:30 a.m. Monday sent molasses spraying throughout the area when steam that was funneled into a rail car to get the molasses flowing blew the top off of the rail car. The pressurized steam explosion caused damage to the top of the rail…
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State STEM Educational Conference returns to Huron
HURON The South Dakota STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering and Math) Educational Conference returns to the Huron Event Center, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3. In the face of escalating challenges associated with teaching STEM in a post-COVID classroom and a growing demand for students pursuing STEM-related careers, educators are…
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Bryan Smith announces candidacy for Mayor
HURON Bryan W. Smith, currently serving his third term as a City Commissioner, announces his candidacy for Mayor of Huron. Drawing on my experience with the city and a career at Dakota-land Federal Credit Union, I aim to leverage my knowledge for the continued progress of Huron, Smith said. As…
