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Royce Grueb of Faith, paired with his brother, Trason Grueb, was among the competitors in the Jr. Team Roping event at the South Dakota 4H Rodeo Finals last weekend, Aug. 15-17, in Ft. Pierre. Photo by Chuck Miner

Royce Grueb of Faith, paired with his brother, Trason Grueb, was among the competitors in the Jr. Team Roping event at the South Dakota 4H Rodeo Finals last weekend, Aug. 15-17, in Ft. Pierre. Photo by Chuck Miner

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Area competitors place at State 4-H Rodeo final

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Nearly two dozen area youth competed at the South Dakota 4-H Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre Aug. 15-17. While none of them came away with state titles, many fared well and earned Top 15 placements in the standings: Sr. Boys Saddle Bronc - 1. Cruz Birkeland, Dupree; 6. Traden Meeks, Lantry; 9.
Isabel cowgirl Jacque Peterson stops her horse on a dime while competing in ladies breakaway roping during recent rodeo action. With just weeks remaining in the regular season, Peterson sits atop the ladies breakaway standings.

Isabel cowgirl Jacque Peterson stops her horse on a dime while competing in ladies breakaway roping during recent rodeo action. With just weeks remaining in the regular season, Peterson sits atop the ladies breakaway standings.

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Local competitors shine at Faith Stock Show & Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A lot of money paid out at the 2025 Faith Stock Show & Rodeo last weekend stayed within the region as local competitors turned in stellar performances, including six first place finishes.

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Deer camp for youth hunters set Oct. 19-21

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Four first-time deer hunters will have the opportunity to participate in a managed youth deer hunt and camp on Dec. 19-21 at Brown’s Lodge and Hunting Ranch in Gettysburg..

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Area 4Her’s competing in state finals rodeo in Ft. Pierre

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nearly two dozen young cowboys and cowgirls from across the region are among those who will compete this weekend at the 2025 South Dakota 4-H Finals Rodeo. Action gets underway Friday, Aug. 15, and concludes Sunday, Aug. 17, in Ft. Pierre.
Schott collects first win since return from injury

Schott collects first win since return from injury

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Schott collects first win since return from injury

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
McLaughlin bull rider Chance Schott rode a bull named Crystal X from the Sutton Rodeos stable to a first place finish at the Sully County Fair & Rodeo Aug. 8-9 in Onida - his first finish in the money since his return to action.
Faith cowboy Zane Day was crowned the 2025 bull riding champion at the Days of 1910 Rodeo in Timber Lake over the weekend with a 78 point ride Saturday night, July 26. Day was the only one of 11 bull riding entries to mark an 8-second-ride. Photo by Chuck Miner

Faith cowboy Zane Day was crowned the 2025 bull riding champion at the Days of 1910 Rodeo in Timber Lake over the weekend with a 78 point ride Saturday night, July 26. Day was the only one of 11 bull riding entries to mark an 8-second-ride. Photo by Chuck Miner

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Local entries among the winners at 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A handful of local competitors landed atop the leaderboard in their respective events at the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, in Timber Lake.
Gregg Mowrer and Buck Ward were selected as the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo honorees in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the annual event over the years. Pictured here are Derek Long, Gregg Mowrer, Buck Ward and Doug Maher. Photo by Chuck Miner

Gregg Mowrer and Buck Ward were selected as the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo honorees in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the annual event over the years. Pictured here are Derek Long, Gregg Mowrer, Buck Ward and Doug Maher. Photo by Chuck Miner

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West River competitors steal the show at Herreid Rodeo

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Competitors from Dewey County and the surrounding area topped the leaderboard in six different events at the Herreid Rodeo held Friday and Saturday, July 25-26.
Ride him cowboy ... Owen Garreaux of Eagle Butte shows off the form that won him first place in the Hometown Days Ranch Bronc Riding event held last Thursday, July 17, at the Eagle Butte Rodeo Arena. Photo by Jon Flatland

Ride him cowboy ... Owen Garreaux of Eagle Butte shows off the form that won him first place in the Hometown Days Ranch Bronc Riding event held last Thursday, July 17, at the Eagle Butte Rodeo Arena. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Hometown cowboys win Hometown Days bronc and bull riding

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
It was only fitting that a pair of hometown cowboys claimed top honors at the Eagle Butte Hometown Days ranch bronc riding last Thursday, July 17, and bull riding on Friday, July 18.
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