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In Faulk County, row crop prospects look grim without rain

It has been many days since Faulkton weather observer Tom Bartholomew has recorded significant moisture (0.11 on July 5, 0.07 on July 9 and 0.01 on July 11). What he has recorded are plenty of very hot days (101 on July 2, 101 on July 15 and 99 on Monday) with wind to match.

Duffy Ducheaux, of Avon, S.D., goes into low orbit during the July 2 Bull-A-Rama at Wild West Days in Faulkton, S.D.

Festivals bring small towns roaring to life

For small towns in the Dakotas, a summer celebration can double the population, creating traffic jams in places with no stoplights and a hum of excitement to some generally work-a-day places.

Orient SD 125th July 6-8 2012

Orient welcomes all to 125th celebration

Orient is planning a big welcome for a 125th anniversary of the founding of the town, and a good portion of the town’s 63 residents gathered to welcome you to their party.