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Buffalo-Jerauld County Youth Attend Farmers Union Day Camp
Farmers Union hosted a day camp in Wessington Springs on August 1 with 25 youth in attendance. Youth spent the afternoon focused on learning about the history of cooperatives through games and interactive lessons. Time was spent playing games, making crafts and learning about different types of digestive systems. Campers were able to follow along and color each part of ruminant and monogastric stomachs with crayons sponsored by the South Dakota Soybean Association. Campers were all given a canvas with either a cow, pig or chicken that they were able to decorate using glue and sand as this year’s craft.
LiveTicket.Tv to livestream the 2024 Class B state amateur baseball tourney
LiveTicket.Tv will again host the pay-per-view live-streaming for 37 games for the Class B state amateur baseball tournament in Mitchell on Aug. 7-18. The action will be streamed at liveticket.tv/pay-per-view. The Class A tournament starts Aug. 9-11 in Brookings and shifts to Mitchell on Aug. 16-18. The final six Class...
Winner's Jude Sargent wraps up trapshooting career as Reserve National Champion
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. —- Winner’s Jude Sargent ended his high school trapshooting career in style. Sargent, the recent Winner High School graduate, tied for second place in the trapshooting competition at the recently completed National High School Finals Rodeo. “I was really satisfied with how I shot this...
Aug. 7 Amateur Baseball Roundup - Wessington Springs wins state tourney opener vs. Akron
MITCHELL — A six-run seventh inning helped Wessington Springs earn a comeback victory during the opening round of the State B tournament Wednesday. Trevor Kenobbie batted 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs, Drew Olinger batted 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, Cade Mohling drove in a run on one hit, Clay Olinger collected an RBI-walk, while Blake larson tallied two hits, including a double in the win.
Medicine Wheel Riders Travel 2,211 Miles for MMIP Awareness
For ten days, highways threading through the Western United States have carried the roaring song of motorcycles ridden by Native women on a sacred journey. On Sunday, the Medicine Wheel Riders finished their 2,211-mile ride at the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D., completing a trip that charted the shape of a medicine wheel, a symbol in many Native American tribes representing the dimensions of health and life.
New Northern State track and field & cross country recuits include four Aberdeen Central grads
ABERDEEN — Northern State University Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Lynne Dingman announced 35 additions to the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams for the 2024-25 academic year. Here are the newcomers: Jackson Anderson, Rapid City ...
Motorcycle Culture: significance of patches
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Among the multitude of traditions that define the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, one stands out for its deeply personal and cultural significance—patches. Patches have long been a staple in the biker community, serving as symbols of identity, allegiance, and personal style. “Sometimes it’s an identity,...
Custom motorcycle part manufacturer says Sturgis Rally has most creative bikes in country
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - No motorcycle is the same. They come in different sizes, colors, and even shine. One business out of Kentucky has been making its way to the Sturgis Rally for the past 10 years. RC Components helps bikers with personalizing and customizing their bike’s rims during...
Liquor sale ordinance moves to the next steps
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City citizens could see a change in liquor sale hours after a new ordinance request was voted on at Monday’s City Council meeting with a 5-4 vote in favor of the ordinance to be brought forward. Council men Lehmann, Roberts, Strommen, and Pettigrew voted no.
11-state push for EPA rule on farm chemicals includes SD
OMAHA — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined two farmers and state agricultural officials Wednesday in drawing a line in fertile soil. The two ag-led states were among 11 states urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to stop a patchwork of state labeling efforts on farm chemicals. Attorneys general […]
South Dakota Farm Bureau: Preserving our rural communities
South Dakota is known for its vast landscapes and its agricultural heritage which has undeniably been shaped through the tireless efforts of its agricultural producers. These individuals, often work under challenging conditions and play a pivotal role in sustaining our economy, nourishing our nation and preserving our rural communities. That’s...
SDBIC Names 2024 So Dak Best Burger
Pierre, SD – May was Beef Month, and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) took advantage of the perfect time to introduce the newest SDBIC campaign the “So Dak Best Burger” contest. This contest was held to highlight South Dakota restaurants and the beef farmers and ranchers who work hard to produce high quality beef. It was also a great opportunity for beef consumers to nominate their favorite So Dak restaurant and burger.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submits signatures to appear on South Dakota presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being placed on South Dakota’s presidential ballot in November. Kennedy’s campaign said it submitted roughly 8,000 signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office on Tuesday, the deadline to submit signatures for independent presidential candidates in the state. The campaign had to submit...
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