The first thing we have to do in order to look to the future of our community is to let go of the past. Read More »
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Link between antibiotic resistance and use in livestock recognized by more in ag, medical communities
The success of antibiotics has dramatically changed the way we think about illness and recovery since their development in the 1940s. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not as potent as they used to be. Our thinking may need to change again—both in how we treat illness, and, some experts argue, in how we raise livestock. Read More »
“The Parade” seen across three Aprils
These three pictures of "The Parade" near Clark were all taken in April in three consecutive years - 2011, 2012 and 2013! Read More »
Several Day County landowners oppose BSSE transmission lines
Day County Commissioners spent much of last week’s meeting dealing with 20 concerned landowners who don’t want BSSE transmission lines running through their property. Read More »
Berg returned to Day County farming roots
Sitting down to visit, an 80-year-old Holmquist man pulled a pen and a piece of paper out of his pocket and began to draw a line to illustrate a lesson he’s learned over the course of his life. Read More »
Rural veterans’ groups witness membership decline
Patriotic organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars are seeing a decline in membership enrollments. Read More »
Golf seasons delayed due to snowy conditions
Golf programs across the state have been delayed this spring. The Britton-Hecla and Langford Area golf programs are no exception. They have pretty much been put on hold due to snow and cold conditions. Read More »
Clark county commission addresses ‘conflict of interest’ with county employee on the board
"Can a county employee also serve on the county board of commissioners?" Clark County is now facing that question, after Douglas Loomis won election to the county's commission in November and took a seat in January. Read More »
Couples from Clark and Faulkton attend Rapid City Antiques Roadshow taping
If you’re a fan of Public TV’s Antiques Roadshow, you may want to be glued to your TV these next three weeks. Filmed in Rapid City on their 2012 summer tour, the show will air on PBS in three parts, April 22, April 29 and May 6, 2013, at 7 p.m. Read More »
Added snowfall keeps soil temperatures low
It’s time to think about getting in the fields. Hopefully, Mother Nature will cooperate. Read More »