The Helping Hands Community Food Pantry in Platte reminds everyone from the community to help keep their pantry stocked with goods throughout the week. Items can be dropped off at the pantry on Wednesday’s from 1-5pm or in the blue food pantry totes at various churches throughout the Platte community. Your help with the food pantry is greatly appreciated!

This weekend will be the opening weekend for the Horse Races at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre! Opening Day is Saturday, April 29th. There will be free admission this weekend and you will also get a free Coke, hot dog, brat or barbecue sandwich on Saturday. Post time will be 1pm sharp. If you have questions on the races for the season you can call Dave at 222-3008. There will also be races happening May 6th and the 7th too.