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Commission votes to open space for court services

Notes from February 11 Beadle County Commission meeting

School Board approves Junior Kindergarten proposal

Notes from Huron School Board meeting on February 10

City approves design changes for Jersey Avenue work

Notes from February 10 Huron City Commission meeting
More police log

Police Log 2-15-25

Huron area police log published on February 15, 2025

Police Log 2-14-25

Huron area police log published on February 14, 2025

Bankruptcies 2-12-25

Statewide bankruptcies published on February 12, 2025
Community
Members of the Hitchcock Fire Department and Basin Electric Power Cooperative pose with the current Hitchcock brush truck on the left and the newly-donated truck on the right. From left are Adam Malsom, Dave Jensen, Kardell Boomsma, Cody Stahl, Philip Oechsle, Tom Hoelzel, Wade Oechsle, Logan Rietveld, Tyler Horn, Derrick Freese, David Hartford, Tyler Oechsle, Doug Martin, Don Gould, and Dale Oechsle.

Hitchcock Fire Department receives truck from Basin

Hitchcock Fire receives brush truck

Kludt announces bid for Huron City Commission

Former educator, United Way director announces commission bid

Let there be light!

New traffic lights in working order

Between the Lines Saturday at Huron Library

Book and author fair set for Saturday

Snowflakes & Sweets 2025

Annual fundraiser held Saturday at JVC
Sports

Area Basketball 2-15-25

Heartland games from Friday and previous
Arrows sweep eighth graders
Huron 8th grade boys basketball falls to Watertown
De Smet’s Sam Gigov dribbles against pressure by Wolsey-Wessington’s Larz Tvedt during their game Thursday in Wolsey.
Area basketball 2-14-25
Heartland games from Thursday
Huron’s Allison Janes, left, tries to drive around Aberdeen Central’s Emma Dohrer, center, during Thursday night’s game at the Golden Eagles Arena.
Golden Eagles turn away Tigers' rally for big win
Tigers rally in third, but Aberdeen Central closes strong for win
Opinion

Identifying and counteracting the blitz

In this From the Mound, the writer examines what a blitz is in football and how that can relate to current political environment

Huron Mayor reflects on 'Huron Day' at state capitol

Mayor shares experience from February 5 in Pierre

Who are you cheering FOR?

In this From the Mound, the writer reflects on happenings in Huron this week and compares responses to fandom

Condition, condition...then execute

In this From the Mound, the writer examines thought patterns that have been conditioned for decades

Libraries are more than books

Guest column defends state library
Recipes

Heartland Cuisine: OSL sub sandwich drive-by

OSL Youth with carts of gifts purchased for the Angel Tree

Youth fundraiser set for Saturday

Schools

School Notes 2-15-25

McKinley Learning Center featured

Beadle County auditor speaks to HCC American government class

Hanson shares information regarding elections

School Notes 2-14-25

High school art featured

Happy birthday, Laura!

Holy Trinity students celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder
Obituaries
Jose Delgado
Jose Delgado, 78
JALISCO, MEXICO –– It is with heavy but full hearts that his family announces the passing of José Delgado, on January 24, at the age of 78 in Jalisco, Mexico. Born and raised …
Jim Delvaux
Jim Delvaux, 90
SIOUX FALLS ––James “Jim” Delvaux, 90, of Sioux Falls went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025, at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls. Funeral services …
Doris Slunecka, 88, of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS — Doris Slunecka, 88, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Miller, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Legends on Lake Lorraine in Sioux Falls, with her daughters at her side. …
Marlene Forbes, age 87, of Mobridge
MOBRIDGE — Marlene Forbes, age 87, of Mobridge and formerly of Huron, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Primrose Cottages in Aberdeen, surrounded by her family. Her funeral service …
Phyllis Schnoor
Phyllis Schnoor, 85
ALLEN, Texas –– With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Phyllis Gail Schnoor, who left this world on February 6, 2025, at the age …
This week's TV listings

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