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Nominations sought for Women in Business Awards
SPEARFISH The SD CEO West Womens Business Center has announced the commencement of nominations for the 12th annual Outstanding Women in Business Awards, celebrating remarkable women entrepreneurs and leaders in South Dakota. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until the deadline on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.…
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Barbeque society to offer training classes in Huron
HURON The Kansas City Barbeque Society is offering its judging school and table captain class on April 13 at the Nordby Exhibit Hall on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. The judging class runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the table captain class starting at 2:30 p.m. Certified KCBS…
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SDSU Extension 4-H members win at Western National Roundup in Denver
BROOKINGS SDSU Extension 4-H members won the 2024 National 4-H Horse Classic Western Division High Overall Award in January through their combined efforts at the Western National Roundup. It was a strong showing for SDSU Extension 4-H members, including a grand champion finish for Delaney Zoss from Sanborn County, who…
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Name released in deadly Interstate 29 wreck south of Brookings
MOODY COUNTY The name of the 56-year-old man who died Friday afternoon in a single vehicle crash just across the Moody County line on Interstate 29 has been released. Lee A. Clark II was the driver of a 2020 Ford Expedition traveling north on I-29 when for unknown reasons the…
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South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
WASHINGTON South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate once Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November. Thune, currently the No. 2 Senate Republican, told local news outlets that he is interested in the job. He…
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CO2 pipeline opponents doubt certainty of $1 billion corn-based jet fuel project in Lake Preston
The largest economic development project in South Dakota history hinges on two things: a carbon pipeline and a $950 million federal loan guarantee. If the former doesnt happen, according to the companys CEO, the money secured through the latter wont land in South Dakota. But opponents of the project and…
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John Thune among possible successors after Mitch McConnell says hell step down as GOP leader
WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November, he said on the Senate floor Wednesday, announcing the end of a run as party leader that broke records for its length and shaped American politics over nearly two decades. One of lifes…
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Warmer Temps Get Things Moving
“Melting ice, Turtle Creek Spillway. It was nearly 50 degrees in Redfield on February 1st. Maybe the groundhog Phil was right and we will have an early spring. Or maybe we need our own omniscient groundhog.” (Chris Fischer) The record high for February 1st was marked in 1987 at 51…
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Nutrition Mission
The Redfield Lions Club in conjunction with the Redfield Public School has provided a nutrition program for the past 8 years. This program is called NUTRITION MISSION and provides nourishment for K-5 children in need. The food is given to the students for weekends. The need is determined by parent…
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RHS Drama Students Receive Superior Performer Award
On Monday, Jan. 22, the RHS drama cast performed their one act play at the school for grades 7-12 during the afternoon and then again at night for family and community members. The name of the play was The Script. The cast included Amiya White, Adrianna Willett, Chace Haar, Summit…
