There will be an Indian Taco Benefit for Elsie Ptacek on Wednesday, October 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Winner, S.D. The family is asking for donations to assist with medical costs and travel expenses.
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Schedule for Friday
Cross Country
Winner Area at Rapid City Invite
Ainsworth at Ord Invite
Football
Colome at Corsica/Stickney on Magic 93
Parkston at Gregory
TDA/AC/DC at Burke
Jones County/White River at Lyman
Kimball/White Lake at Bon Homme
Wolsey-Wessington at Platte/Geddes
Valentine at Chase County
Ainsworth at West Holt
North Central at Burwell
Custer State Park to Host Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival
Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 55th annual Buffalo Roundup and 27th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park later this month. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 25. The Arts Festival will run from today through Saturday, Sept. 26.
“The Buffalo Roundup embodies the spirit of South Dakota and gives us an opportunity to show off Custer State Park to the world,” said Governor Noem. “This event also helps us emphasize the importance of conservation, ensuring that we’ll have bison thundering through the park for generations to come.”
The parking areas for the Roundup, located near the corrals along the Wildlife Loop Road, open at 6:15 a.m. MDT and close at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Sept. 25. For safety reasons, spectators need to remain in the viewing areas until all the buffalo are corralled which typically occurs around noon.
The annual Arts Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MDT on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Arts Festival takes place near the State Game Lodge and features western and bluegrass entertainment along with numerous vendors.
“While the Buffalo Roundup serves as a critical management tool for Custer State Park, it is an event unlike any other in the world,” said Scott Simpson, director of the Division of Parks and Recreation. “The West comes alive on Roundup morning and leaves guests with memories that last a lifetime.”
A state park entrance license is required on Thursday and Saturday, but there is no cost to attend the Buffalo Roundup or Arts Festival on Friday. Share the experience by using #SDintheField and #BuffaloRoundup when posting images to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Schedule for Thursday
Volleyball
Burke at Bon Homme
Colome at Avon
Corsica/Stickney at Gregory
Kimball/White Lake at Wagner
Ainsworth at Burwell
Governor Noem and Mayor TenHaken Announce Planned Completion of Veterans Parkway
Governor Kristi Noem and Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken announced plans to complete construction on the Veterans Parkway on the south side of Sioux Falls. The Transportation Commission approved plans for the final completion of the project earlier today.
“As South Dakota’s economy continues to grow, it’s crucial that we finalize this major infrastructure investment in Sioux Falls,” said Governor Noem. “The Veterans Parkway will enhance economic opportunities for the city and the surrounding area, and I’m grateful for the continued partnership between the State and the City to get this project across the finish line.”
There are four remaining projects anticipated, which will span from I-29 to 57th Street. Once the remaining projects are completed, the City of Sioux Falls will take over jurisdiction.
“We are grateful to the Governor’s Office and the South Dakota Department of Transportation for making this critical investment in roadway infrastructure,” said Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken. “The southern expansion of Veterans Parkway has been discussed for decades, and when completed, it will be transformational for our region. This multiyear roadway expansion will not only improve traffic flow and better connect Sioux Falls to neighboring communities but also spark significant economic development along with the project.”
The total estimated cost for the remaining portion of the Veterans Parkway is $208.9 million, including $176 million from the State of South Dakota and $32.9 million from the City of Sioux Falls.
Pre-Region Golf from Tuesday
Pre-Region Golf was held on Tuesday at the Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell. Finishing first overall was Payton Koehn of Parkston as he carded a 78. Locally, Winner Area’s Ryder Halligan was sixth with a 90. Winner Area’s Maxton Brozik was 9th with a 91 while his teammate Karson Keiser was 10th with a 91. Parkston won the team title as they finished with a 337. Redfield was second with a 367 while Winner Area was third with a 371 team score.
Governor Noem Announces Special Legislative Session
Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be calling a special session of the state legislature. The legislature will meet on Monday, October 5, 2020, with the purpose of considering legislation related to the use of federal stimulus relief funds, including the $1.25 billion allocated to South Dakota in Relief Funds.
Schedule for Tuesday
Boys Golf
Winner Area at Pre-Regions in Mitchell
Volleyball
Burke at Platte-Geddes
Kimball/White Lake at Corsica/Stickney
City Meetings Tonight
The Chamberlain City Commission will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Chamberlain City offices at 715 N. Main Street.
The Winner City Council will meet this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The Gregory City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. he Gregory City Council will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Gregory Fire Hall.
Coverage from Corsica and Mt. Vernon for Friday
We will provide you with coverage of High School Football this Friday night from Mount Vernon and Corsica. On Magic 93, Doski will cover the Colome at Corsica/Stickney game. Pre-game coverage will start at 6:30. On Country 1260, Scott will have the call for the Winner at MVP game. Pre-game coverage will start at 6:30.