After their soft opening the Winner Building Center will be having their grad opening today from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Their location is at the former Solar Barn off Highway 18 in Winner. They will be serving up burgers and hotdogs while showcasing all of their offerings.
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Friday’s Schedule
Softball
Harrisburg and Brandon Valley vs Sturgis and Stevens in Rapid City
O’Gorman at Rapid City Central
Canton at Vermillion
Dell Rapids at Madison
West Central at Lennox
Tea Area at Dakota Valley
Club Baseball
Dell Rapids at Lennox
Garretson at Tea
St. Thomas More at Gregory County
Hot Springs and Platte at Chamberlain
Parker at Scotland/Menno
West Fargo at Brandon Valley
Border Battle at Harmodon Park in Sioux Falls
5pm- Fargo South vs Washington
5pm- WF Horace vs Roosevelt
5pm- Shanley vs Harrisburg
5pm- Fargo Davies vs Jefferson
5pm- Lincoln vs WF Sheyenne
7:45- Fargo Davies vs Washington
7:45- Harrisburg vs Horace
7:45- Roosevelt vs WF Sheyenne
7:45- Shanley vs Jefferson
7:45- Lincoln vs West Fargo
O’Gorman vs Pierre at Augustana
Thursday’s Schedule
Softball
Wagner at Winner
Lennox at SF Christian
O’Gorman at Pierre
Roosevelt vs Lincoln at Sanford Sports Complex
Jefferson vs Washington at Sherman Park
Golf
Gregory, Platte/Geddes and Burke at Tournament in Yankton
Track and Field
Todd County Invite
Burke at Menno Relays
Ainsworth, North Central and Valentine at O’Neill Invite
Lincoln at Invite in Omaha
Garretson, Canton, Tea Area and West Central at Lennox
Club Baseball
Jefferson at Washington
Roosevelt vs O’Gorman at Augustana
Lincoln at Harrisburg
Winner Resource Center Reminds the Community about the Support they Offer for Sexual Violence
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Sexual violence happens in every community and is often not reported. At Winner Resource Center, they provide a safe and healing environment in which survivors and their families can access support, services, and resources that help them navigate a path to healing. For more information one can contact Winner Resource Center at 605-842-2736. or the 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis hotline at 1-877-695-0558.
Highlights from Tuesday’s Wagner Relays
The Wagner Relays took place on Tuesday in Track and Field. The Winner Girls won the 4 X 1 relay. Gregory’s Daniel Mitchell won the boys high jump. Kade Stukel of Gregory won the boys 100. The Gregory Boys won the 4 x 8 and 4 x 1 relays. Lee Reiser of Platte/Geddes won the boys shot put and discus. Camden Dufrain of Platte/Geddes won the boys pole vault. Chamberlain won the girls 4 x 8 and 4 x 4 relays. Kinsey Evans of Chamberlain won the girls mile and two mile. Allison Hough of Chamberlain won the girls 800.
Signups in Burke this evening
For Burke parents and kids, there will be signups for Summer youth ball teams (Softball, Little League & T-Ball) beginning at 5:15 pm this evening in the Old Community Room in Burke. Get ready for the upcoming season and have the kids all signed up!
Local Election Results from Tuesday, April 11th
Several local elections took place in our listening area on Tuesday, April 11th.
The City of Burke had an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. Todd Halsne defeated Bryson Vasquez 29 votes to 18 votes.
The City of White River had a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges defeated Paul D. Knispel 56 to 35 votes.
White River Schools had a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow ran for two open positions on the board. Louann Krogman and Stan Knispel won the two positions with 133 and 103 votes respectively.
The City of Platte had a mayoral election. Ken Vanzee defeated Jerry Overweg 319 to 80 votes.
Platte-Geddes Schools had a school board election. There were three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman. Tina Schuman and Jared Veurink won the two positions with 368 and 366 votes respectively.
A municipal election was held in Kennebec for two trustees for a three-year term and one trustee for a one-year term. The candidates were Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. Brian Miller, Tom Hills, and Todd Longville won the three positions with 56, 50, and 46 votes respectively.
Several Local Elections Taking Place Today
There are several local elections taking place in our listening area today. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.
The City of White River is having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.
White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.
The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.
Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.
Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election are at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).
A municipal election being held in Kennebec. At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustee for a three-year term. And One Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Girls Golf
SF Christian and Lennox at Beresford
Track and Field
Winner, Colome, Gregory and Platte/Geddes at Wagner Relays
Sioux Falls Quadrangular at Howard Wood Field
Garretson at McCook Invite
Dell Rapids St. Mary at Chester
Lennox, Jefferson, Canton, Dell Rapids and SF Christian at Tea Area
Softball
Jefferson at Roosevelt
Lincoln at Washington
Tri Valley at Tea Area
Club Baseball
Chamberlain at Platte *POSTPONED*
Washington at Yankton
Jefferson at Brookings
Lincoln at Brandon Valley
Several Local Elections to be Held Tomorrow
There are several local elections taking place in our listening area tomorrow. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.
The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.
The City of White River will be having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.
White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.
The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.
Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.
Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election will be at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).
A municipal election will be held in Kennebec. At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustees for a three-year term. and one Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.