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Critics Say Governor and Legislature Falling Short In Zebra Mussels Fight
Critics Say Governor and Legislature Falling Short In Zebra Mussels Fight

The confirmed finding last summer of zebra mussels in Pactola Reservoir – 15 miles west of Rapid City in the Black Hills National Forest – has sparked greater scrutiny of South Dakota’s efforts to protect bodies of water from aquatic invasive species, which spread exponentially and can negatively impact ecosystems, water intakes, fisheries and beaches.

01/11/2023 12:00 AM
LA District To Seek New Supt.
LA District To Seek New Supt.

At the Langford Area School Board meeting on Monday night, one of the agenda items was to approve administrative contracts for the 2023-24 school year. The board approved Mary Hosford as K-12 principal as well as business manager Ginger Olson. They did not, however, approve a contract with current superintendent Ryan Bruns. Rather, the board moved to advertise the superintendent position.

01/11/2023 12:00 AM
Bosse First Runner-Up
Bosse First Runner-Up

Jr. State Queen Has Local Connection

01/11/2023 12:00 AM
80th Birthday!
80th Birthday!
01/06/2023 08:55 AM
Car Crashes Through Fire Hall
Car Crashes Through Fire Hall

Car Crashes Through Fire Hall

01/04/2023 12:00 AM
Schuller Elected Comm. Chairman
Schuller Elected Comm. Chairman

In their first meeting of the new year, the Marshall County Commission handled the yearly organizational tasks. This included electing a new chairman for the first time in over a decade. Matt Schuller will take over the leadership duties from Doug Medhaug who has served in the position for 13 years. Kevin Jones will be vice chairman.

01/04/2023 12:00 AM
Wet, Dry, Wet: 2022’s Weather Roller Coaster
Wet, Dry, Wet: 2022’s Weather Roller Coaster

It was bumpy road when it came to 2022’s precipitation totals. Yet, in the end, this year’s moisture total looks pretty similar to 2021. Last year, local reporters measured 20.31 inches of precip. And despite this year’s seemingly extreme swings, we came in at 19.91 inches in 2022. This total put the area on par with the 100 year average of 20.04 inches of moisture.

01/04/2023 12:00 AM
Flu and RSV and COVID, Oh My!
Flu and RSV and COVID, Oh My!

Have you been under the weather in the last couple months? Sick? Not feeling your best? Well, you are certainly not alone. Illness rates across the country, state and local area have been higher than ever this season. And notably, it is not just one problem.

01/04/2023 12:00 AM
broken clouds

Temperature: 41°F Town: Britton, SD

Pressure: 1015 hPa
Wind: 4 mph