Local guard unit activation ceremony October 22
The 155th Engineer Company will be mobilizing to the Southwest border Thursday, October 22.
The activation ceremony is at the Parkston Armory on Chapman Drive at 1:30 p.m. After the ceremony, the police and fire departments will escort the troops and families west on Main Street, then south on Highway 37, then east on Highway 44. The community is welcome to show their support, and wave them goodbye and good luck on their deployment.
The deployment will be 125 individuals from 46 communities.
The initial activation ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Wagner before the Parkston event.
Pancake weekend
It was a busy weekend in Parkston with the beginning of the 2026 Pheasant Hunting Season.
After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own
Until a few years ago, the outlook for growth and prosperity seemed somewhat bleak in this rural town of about 560 people located 35 miles south of Mitchell.
Post season action starts for area teams
Local schools are sending teams to two state tournaments, while football begins their regional action.
2026 Hutchinson County State Fair results
Hutchinson County 4-H Youth traveled to Huron to participate in the South Dakota State Fair in September.
Martinez recognized as Outstanding 4-H volunteer during 2026 State Fair
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, announced that Jennifer Martinez of Hutchinson County has been recognized as an Outstanding 4-H Volunteer.
Hunters need to know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke
Weather conditions, physical exertion and time spent in remote areas are among the conditions that make hunting season rewarding, yet these same factors can make a medical emergency more dangerous when every minute matters.
PUC encourages consumers to prepare for the season ahead on Winter Weather Preparedness Day
The National Weather Service has named Wednesday, October 28, as Winter Weather Preparedness Day in South Dakota.
Homecoming
2026 marks the beginning of a new tradition at Tripp-Delmont.
After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own
Until a few years ago, the outlook for growth and prosperity seemed somewhat bleak in this rural town of about 560 people located 35 miles south of Mitchell.
ADDITION
I did not include the two boys that are going to the 2026 State Cross Country Meet for Tripp-Delmont/Armour. Attending are:
12. Andrew Bitterman 18:03.5
20. Taite Olson 18:51.9
The top 20 individuals advance to the state meet.
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