Dupree Pioneer Days

Above, Dupree Pioneer Days 2025 Parade Marshal Clint Farlee had a few of his great-grandchildren ride on his float to help him throw candy along the route. Below left, Easton Eisemann of Mobridge was all smiles while competing in saddle bronc riding at the Pioneer Days Rodeo on Saturday, June 28.

Road resurfacing underway between Gettysburg, Onida

On Monday, July 7, a centerline rumble strip project is scheduled to begin on segments of U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 212 between the towns of Onida and Gettysburg.The project limits on U.S. Highway 83 are from one mile north of Onida to the west junction of U.S. Highway 212 and Highway 83.

Beginnings of new bank

Crews took advantage of nice weather to begin pouring the foundation at the future home of Western Dakota Bank’s new Isabel location on Main Street in Isabel. Located just south of the Isabel Community Center, the new bank will include a drive-up window. Photo by Jon Flatland

Effort to rename federal building in honor of LeBeau still in committee

Legislation introduced earlier this year by Sen.Mike Rounds ( R- SD) to honor the late Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe matriarch Marcella LeBeau is still working its way through the legislative process.

Moreau-Grand will fill four vacancies on board

Four vacancies on the Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative board of directors occur this year. The deadline for filing petitions is July 21.

McLaughlin granted additional funds for water improvements

The city of McLaughlin is one of five recipients receiving a share of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Corson County, McIntoshJune 23 State of South Dakota vs. Craig Maher, 55, of McLaughlin. Failure to stop/furnish info after property damage accident, reckless driving, failure to report accident to police officer, and illegal lane change.

Bullhead, Wakpala women to serve prison time for offenses

Two women were sentenced last Monday, June 23, to time in federal prison on separate offenses on Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.Both Kaitlyn Shantell Left Hand, 27, of Bullhead and Malania Rose Fast Horse, 25, of Wakpala were sentenced in U.S. District Court by Judge Charles B. Kornmann.

Dewey County 4-H project days, getting ready for Achievement Days in July

By Rita Long, Dewey County 4-H Program Assistant Dewey County 4-H members are having some busy days and nights the past few weeks. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) and Members (Ages 8-18) participated in 4-H Projects Day on June 12.