SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training event next week on Wednesday, March 19th from 1:30 to 4:30pm at the Winner Regional Extension Center, located at 325 S. Monroe, Suite #125. Attendees must be online/present for the full training to receive credit for attending. To register, please contact Chesney Haase at 842-1267.
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Friday’s Schedule
Girls Basketball
State AA Tournament in Rapid City
1pm- Jefferson vs Spearfish
2:45- Mitchell vs Pierre
7pm- O’Gorman vs Stevens
8:45- Brandon Valley vs Washington
State A Tournament in Spearfish
1pm- MVP vs Mobridge/Pollock
2:45- Sioux Valley vs Wagner
7pm- SF Christian vs Hamlin
8:45- Red Cloud vs Dakota Valley
State B Tournament in Huron
Noon- Parkston vs Deubrook Area
1:45- Harding County vs Lyman
6pm- Bennett County vs Centerville
7:45- Sanborn Central/Woonsocket vs Dell Rapids St. Mary’s
Girls State Basketball scores from Thursday
State AA Tournament in Rapid City
Brandon Valley 69, Pierre 36
O’Gorman 69, Sioux Falls Jefferson 42
Rapid City Stevens 53, Spearfish 41
Sioux Falls Washington 55, Mitchell 38
State A Tournament in Spearfish
Dakota Valley 65, Sioux Valley 57
Hamlin 65, Mobridge-Pollock 53
Red Cloud 76, Wagner 39
Sioux Falls Christian 58, Mount Vernon/Plankinton 39
State B Tournament in Huron
Bennett County 51, Parkston 49
Centerville 51, Deubrook Area 46
Dell Rapids St. Mary 61, Harding County 50
Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 53, Lyman 40 (OT)
Grass fire updates
Yesterday afternoon, there were two grass fires that broke out at approximately 3pm. The Winner, Mission and Witten Fire Departments responded to the fire south of Millboro. The Colome, Mission, Gregory, Burke and Springview Fire Departments responded to the Rahn Lake road fire, south of Colome and North of Wewela. Rosebud Electric had to cut the power to an area near Rahn Lake Road for a period of time. The power was restored south of Colome at approximately 6:30pm. As of this morning, both fires are under control. Thanks to the Firemen of all of these local fire departments for answering the call both yesterday and always.
Power Outages due to the Fire Near Rahn Lake Road
Local Fire Departments continue to fight the Fire North of Wewela and North and South of Rahn Lake Road. The Colome Fire Department, Gregory Fire Department, Burke Fire Department and Springview Fire Department continue to fight this fire. According to Rosebud Electric, the Outage is on the Rahn Lake Road and to the North. The fire jumped the Rahn Lake Road after 5pm this evening and is heading North.
2 Grass fires in Central South Dakota
This afternoon after 3pm, area fire departments were called to two separate grass fires. Winner Fire Department responded to a grass fire south of Winner. Colome Fire Department responded to a grass fire near Wewela. The Witten Fire Department was called to assist the Winner Fire Department.
According to Rosebud Electric Cooperative’s Facebook page, Rosebud Electric will be turning off the electricity south of Colome around the Rahn Lake Road due to the fire.
Thursday’s Schedule
Girls Basketball
Day 1 of 3 of State A Tournament in Spearfish
1pm- #8 MVP vs #1 SF Christian
2:45- #5 Mobridge/Pollock vs #4 Hamlin
7pm- #7 Sioux Valley vs #2 Dakota Valley
8:45- #6 Wagner vs #3 Red Cloud
Day 1 of 3 of State AA Tournament in Rapid City
1pm- #8 Jefferson vs #1 O’Gorman
2:45- #5 Spearfish vs #4 Stevens
7pm- #7 Pierre vs #2 Brandon Valley
8:45- #6 Mitchell vs #3 Washington
Day 1 of 3 of State B Tournament in Huron
Noon- #8 Deubrook vs #1 Centerville
1:45- #4 Parkston vs #5 Bennett County
6pm- #7 Dell Rapids St. Mary’s vs #2 Harding County
7:45- #6 Sanborn Central/Woonsocket vs #3 Lyman
Burke set to hold a dodgeball tournament tonight!
The Burke High School Student Council is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament tonight , starting at 6:00pm in the high school gym. Each team must consist of 5-8 players
Boys State Basketball Tournament pairings for March 20th
State A Tournament at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls for 3/20
No. 1 Sioux Falls Christian vs. No. 8 Groton Area at noon
No. 4 West Central vs. No. 5 Lennox at 1:45 p.m.
No. 2 Hamlin vs. No. 7 Hill City at 6 p.m.
No. 3 Rapid City Christian vs. No. 6 Clark/Willow Lake at 7:45 p.m.
State B Tournament in Aberdeen
No. 1 Castlewood vs. No. 8 Lyman at noon
No. 4 Wessington Springs vs No. 5 Wall at 1:45 p.m.
No. 2 Dell Rapids St. Mary vs. No. 7 Aberdeen Christian at 6 p.m.
No. 3 Viborg-Hurley vs. No. 6 Freeman at 7:45 p.m.
Scores from Tuesday
Boys Basketball- SoDak 16
Class A
Clark/Willow Lake 63, St. Francis Indian 49
Groton Area 51, Winner 38
Hamlin 64, Milbank 30
Hill City 53, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 38
Lennox 58, Mobridge-Pollock 51
Rapid City Christian 69, Dell Rapids 54
Sioux Falls Christian 84, McCook Central/Montrose 41
West Central 91, Hanson 47
Class B
Aberdeen Christian 55, Lemmon 33
Castlewood 55, Ipswich 19
Dell Rapids St. Mary 80, Waverly-South Shore 50
Freeman 72, Howard 60
Lyman 58, Gregory 56
Viborg-Hurley 73, Crazy Horse 37
Wall 64, Sully Buttes 51
Wessington Springs 75, Timber Lake 49