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The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $64,768,104 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The $64,768,104 total consists of $768,000 in grants and $64,000,104 in low-interest loans, including $16,169,000 in principal forgiveness to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. "I am pleased to announce this...
Governor Noem signed HB1127 during the 2023 Legislative Session approving a new grant program to support local volunteer fire departments purchase $5.0 million of personal protective Equipment (PPE). The Department of Public Safety (DPS) in partnership with the South Dakota Firefighters Association create the grant program to support local Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs). DPS recently delivered a progress report to the Legislature’s interim committee on appropriations announcing 116 VFDs thus far have received $2.27 million in grant funding a...
The Edmunds County 4-H Secret Alumni is being held this year in conjunction with the 2024 Achievement Days. Clues are printed in this issue as well as the next two issues of the newspaper. Use the clues to determine who the “Secret 4-H Alumni” is. Send or bring your guess to the Extension Office. The “Secret 4-H Alumni” will be announced at the Tuesday, August 6 program before the premium sale starts. Week 1 Clues: • I was in 4-H for 10 years. • I held several offices as a club member. • I attended 4-H Camp at Richmond Lake. • I was on a Quiz...
Several members attended the Sewing Workshop on July 10. The workshop was led by Bonnie Nehlich, Edmunds County 4-H Educator. Assisting her were Morgan Weisser, Katie Osterman, and Sarah Wesch. The morning group made potholders or a microwave bowl and the afternoon group made a table runner. The members encountered several challenges while sewing, but all learned something and took home a finished project. This was funded in part by the Edmunds County 4-H Leaders Association....
The Open Horse Show and Fun Day is part of the 2024 Edmunds County Achievement Days. The activities will begin with registration starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Trail Days Arena on Sunday, August 4. Events will start at 4 p.m. Riders of all ages are encouraged to come and participate in the numerous fun events planned. Riders under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the arena. You do not need to be in 4-H to participate. Limited concessions will be available at the arena. Contact the Edmunds County Extension Office if you have any...
A benefit rollover auction in memory of Rainn J. Stadheim, daughter of Jeremy and Carrie Stadheim of Reeder, N.D., is scheduled for noon on Monday, July 22 at Faith Livestock Auction in Faith. Rainn, 12, of Reeder, tragically passed away at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, N.D. on June 2, 2024. A 900-pound Hereford steer, donated by Herman Schumacher of Herreid, will be auctioned off with all of the proceeds going to the Stadheim family. For more information about the benefit rollover auction, call Dace Harper at (605)...
Local students graduated after the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Overall, students from 35 states and 24 nations graduated following the spring 2024 semester. More than 70 students received two or more degrees or certificates from a college. Local graduates included: • Briana Grace Hotzler of Hosmer, graduated with a Master of Science in SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. • Mckenzie Rae Bowers of...
Beth Fischer will celebrate her 85th Birthday on July 28, 2024. Cards and Greetings can be sent to 4580 Coleman St., Apt. 1217, Bismarck, ND 58503....