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COMING EVENTS
Parkston Meals on Wheels drivers for October
Parkston Meals-on-Wheels drivers for October are:
Monday: Kris and Maggie Malloy.
Tuesday: Michael Boyle family and Merlyn Tiede.
Wednesday: Peg Bader and Julie Degen.
Thursday: Linda Kuebler and Bev Scheetz.
Friday: Leona Baltzer and Patty Mogck.
Saturday: Carol Gilman.

Highway Patrol announces
October sobriety checkpoints
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 20 counties throughout the month of October. Checkpoints are planned for Beadle, Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Jackson, Lake, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Spink, Stanley, Walworth and Yankton counties.

Celebrating the past
The Twin Rivers Old Iron Association hosted their annual Kuchen and Harvest Festival on the farm just to the west of Delmont Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13.

Retired Marine Corps Colonel receives American Hero Award
Colonel Michael Heisinger, United States Marine Corps retired, was presented the 2026 American Hero Award by Red Wilk Construction during the Bull Bash at the South Dakota State Fair Wednesday, September 2.

Century Farms and Ranches honored during ceremony at State Fair
South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) recently celebrated 51 farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.

South Dakota 4-H recognizes volunteers during 2026 State Fair
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame added three individuals during the 2026 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank
Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families.

PRAIRIE DOC
Shingles vaccines
Too many people know the pain of having shingles.

Prairie Doc marks 25 years of trusted health education
As the fall season approaches, one of the nation's most enduring and trusted health resources is prepared to mark a significant milestone.

Tator toppings
Friedens Reformed Church held their annual Baked Potato Topper supper Wednesday, September 16, in the church basement.

Local Marine veteran receives American Hero Award
Colonel Michael Heisinger, United States Marine Corps retired, was presented the 2026 American Hero Award by Red Wilk Construction during the Bull Bash at the South Dakota State Fair Wednesday, September 2.

Freeman Academy enters transitional period
While the Freeman Academy announced formally in January 2026 that it won't enroll students for the fall academic term due to low enrollment and financial challenges, its story is not over yet.

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