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Esther Patterson’s life philosophy is pretty simple. “Just keep going,” said the long-time Britton resident, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Sunday. “There’s no secret. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I wouldn’t change anything. You can’t go back.” Read More »

Many others in rural Dakota communities have also come to the conclusion that playgrounds are key components of good living for their families—but they are also learning that the process for putting them in place is not that simple. Read More »

Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development in Pierre, S.D., sends out a jam-packed e-mail regularly with resources galore for rural communities. Here’s the latest! Read and share with your friends a colleagues. —Heidi M-L NEWS March 27, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its ”StrikeForce” initiative ... Read More »

Telecommuting can be a valuable tool for revitalizing our rural communities. Read More »

Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently signed into law a bill that gives schools the option of arming teachers or volunteers. Local administrators and law enforcement are wary of the idea. Read More »

After months of wrangling back and forth, the Webster Area School Board finally acted on the issue of continuing a four-day school week. What patrons will get, and the board terms “a compromise,” is a modified school calendar – meaning students will go to class six more Fridays a year. The new calendar adds six instructional days that are planned for the first Friday of the month. Read More »

The check comes from Dakota Resources as a part of the Home Address grant obtained by the Faulkton Development Board to help deal with housing issues in Faulk County. Read More »

More questions than answers remain after recent meetings regarding the future of the Central Prairie Fire birds basketball coop. In February, a public meeting was held to inform patrons of the Medina School Board's discussions regarding a basketball coop that would include Pingree-Buchanan. Read More »

If you're a history buff with an interest in the fascinating food culture developed by the Germans from Russia in Mcintosh, Logan and Emmons counties, a delicious treat is coming soon. Read More »

The second city council meeting held in March is for equalization purposes, but the big story of the March 18 meeting of the Clark City Council dealt with ongoing plans of the city’s wastewater treatment project. Read More »