Contract still not settled for Britton-Hecla
Representatives of the Britton-Hecla Board of Education (BHEA) met with a mediator from the Department of Education last week but have still not come to a contract agreement.
Garden City woman reaches 16 different countries with ‘Marilyn’s Way’
“I never expected it to grow this big, said Marilyn Foster of her Marilyn’s Way Facebook group.
Having fans of her Facebook site in 16 different countries, she has really enjoyed what it has brought into her life, as well as how it is helping others feel better about themselves and their homes.
Day County okays CAFO after second hearing
Two weeks after deadlocking 2-2 on whether to issue a conditional use permit to a beginning York Township farmer, Day County Commissioners last week voted 3-1 to approve the final piece of the puzzle that will allow Scott Schiley to build a concentrated animal feed operation (CAFO) for up to 480 cattle, the first one since Day County enacted its zoning ordinances.
Codington County K-9 unit visits Webster
The Codington County Search and Rescue Team, based in Watertown, is the only team within five states who has a K-9 unit. They were in Webster May 6 to talk to local Kiwanis members about what they do.
PUC votes in favor of Oak Tree Energy and Clark Wind Farm
There will be a wind farm in Clark County. Oak Tree Energy has been negotiating with NorthWestern Energy, through the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and late last Tuesday the PUC handed down its decision.
Faulkton student has made a splash already. What happens after graduation?
Kyle Ortmeier has had one heck of a year.
Kidder Gym gets reprieve
A familiar landmark at Hugh Schilling Field in Britton will remain – at least for now.
FiredUp: Are the Dakotas a dead end?
Should we encourage ambitious young people to stay in the Dakotas, or to leave? Will one or the other of these options be better for those young people, or for society as a whole?
Britton-Hecla student faces charges after accidental school shooting
A shooting on Britton-Hecla School property last week Wednesday has left a student facing charges, and has forced some changes in school policy.
Coming Home: Waubay man prefers small-town peace and quiet
Meet Loren Jorgenson. You might better know him as Dax, a nickname he picked up while serving in the Navy. After several years of living in big cities, Dax says he’d prefer living in his hometown any day.