It’s Miracle Treat Day today at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner. A dollar from every blizzard that is sold today will be donated to Sanford Children’s Network. Be sure to support a great cause if you are able today!

Tuesday was election day in South Dakota. In the Republican runoff race for South Dakota Governor, Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden. Rhoden received just over 70 percent of votes, as he received a total of 83,582 votes, while Doeden received 34,430 votes. Rhoden will now face Democrat, Dan Ahlers, in the upcoming November Election for South Dakota Governor.

The public is encouraged to attend the Tripp County Commissioner meeting on Friday, July 31st at 10am.  On the agenda will be a request to the County Commissioners to hold a public meeting regarding the passing of an emergency zoning ordinance.  This ordinance will set a temporary pause on the establishment and construction on any new large scale commercial livestock confinements, which will allow the county to conduct critical studies that are needed on public health, infrastructure, electrical and water use.

The 14th annual Winner Fire Department Poker Run will happen on Saturday, August 1st! Registration will go from 11am to Noon at the Winner Fire Department. They will leave town at 12:30. Prizes will be awarded at the Pheasant Bar at 6:30pm. It’s just $25 per ride, or $40 for a couple. All forms of transportation are invited to take part.

The 57th annual Winner Elk’s Benefit Rodeo wrapped up on Sunday night at the Tripp County Fairgrounds. Here’s a look at the results:

Bareback Riding- Lane Stuwe of Hoven with a score of 76

Saddle Bronc Riding- Cy Hughson of Crawford. Nebraska with a score of 83

Bull Riding- Burke Vanderpool of Bison, South Dakota with a score of 75.

Tie Down Roping- Billy Waln of Martin, South Dakota with a time of 10.1 seconds

Steer Wrestling- Beau Wiebelhaus of Springview. Nebraska with a time of 5.8 seconds

Mixed Team Roping- Bodell and Lane Hall of Sutherland, Nebraska with a time of 7.5 seconds

Sr Men’s Breakaway- tie for first between Myron Heathershaw of Martin, South Dakota and Chuck Hamlin of Highmore, South Dakota who both finished in 3.1 seconds.

Team Roping- Coy Ludemann of Fort Pierre, South Dakota and Jaten Jewedt of Beresford. South Dakota in 5.5 seconds.

Barrel Racing- Madison Helfrich of Winner in 18.04 seconds

Goat Tying- Kassidy Dunagan of Whitehall, Montana in 9.6 seconds

Breakaway Roping- Libby Diedricks of Wall, South Dakota in 1.9 seconds

Here’s a look at a few of the highlights from the National High School Finals Rodeo on Saturday in Lincoln. Nebraska:

Taos Weborg of Gregory County tied for 9th in Bull Riding in the short go. Roper Moore of Tripp County finished 12th in the short go in boys cutting. Team South Dakota finished fifth in the world in the girls team standings, while the boys team finished third in the world.

Miracle Treat Day will take place on Thursday, July 30th at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner. For every dollar raised from miracle balloons, proceeds will go to the Sanford Children’s Research Hospital. Balloons and Miracle Treat Day coupons can be purchased now.

7-24-26 Rain Reports

Brian Hofeldt in Milboro- .30

Jason Bartels in Witten- .75

Jeff Farner in Winner- .76

Brent Ring at Turtles Buttes- .37

Pete Haukaas in Okreek- .90

.85 at the Winner Country Club

Jim Vaughn in Winner- .89

Chuck Keiser at Jordan Hill- .85

Joel Foxley in Platte- .78

Jeff Schramm on East 10th Street in Winner- 1 inch

Elaine Larson in Chamberlain-.80

Dennis Hanson at Carlock- .65

Stan Bicek, 10 miles south of Colome-.60

Delbert Klein- four miles east of Burke, an inch 60

Bev Keegan in Gregory-.73

Roger Evans, 2 and 3 quarter miles west of Hamill- .78

Chris Phillips in Chamberlain-.90

Short Haley in Colome-.97

Bob Schaeffer in Dixon-.88

Fred Weidner at Dog Ear Lake-.58

Lynn Simkins, west of Winner-.82

Gary Vomacka at Ponca Creek- 1 inch

The Winner Volunteer Fire Department will hold a street dance tomorrow night on Winner’s Main Street. The Rude Band will begin playing in the 8pm hour. Cost to attend will be $10 admission and all ages are welcome. Those under the age of 18 will be allowed to attend until 10pm, and shuttle service will be available too.

A free will lunch benefit for fifteen year old, Tyson Bohnet, will happen this Saturday, July 25th at the old Community Room in Burke from Noon to 5:30. Proceeds will help defray medical expenses for a back injury. They will be serving sandwiches, chips, beans and drinks.