- ‘Good, Bad and Invasive Plant Tour’ set for June 3 May 30, 2021
Since South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Range Field Specialist Pete Bauman advises on grassland management for a living, his neighbors often approach him, asking about pasture management and his use of poly wire, grazing, fire and rest. Eventually, he says the conversation shifts from general grassland considerations to managing individual types of plants.
“Grasslands are ...
- Local State Track and Field results from the weekend May 29, 2021
State Track and Field came to a close on Saturday in the Black Hills. Here are the local results: At the State A Tournament in Spearfish, Chamberlain finished fourth in the Boys Sprint Medley. Winner’s Aaron Monk placed third in the boys 110 hurdles while Chamberlain’s Drayton Priebe was fifth. In the girls 100 hurdles, ...
- Governors to DOJ: Continue Investigation into Anti-Competitive Practices in the Meatpacking Industry May 29, 2021
Governor Kristi Noem and five other governors wrote to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), asking them to continue their investigation into anti-competitive practices in the meatpacking industry. The DOJ had originally sent investigative demands to the nation’s four largest meatpackers in May 2020.
“Perhaps no person embodies the independent and untamable spirit of the United ...
- Schedule for Friday May 28, 2021
Track and Field
Day 1 of State A Meet in Spearfish
Day 1 of State B Meet in Rapid City
Day 1 of State AA Meet in Sturgis
- South Dakota Farmers Union Camp Connections May 28, 2021
South Dakota Farmers Union has finalized its day camp schedule for the year. Communities throughout South Dakota will be “Celebrating the Connections.”
“Every community plans something different, even though our lessons are the same,” explains Education Director Rachel Haigh-Blume. “In Webster, for example, we’ll have a presentation on electrical safety. In Hartford and Davison, we will ...
- Schedule for Thursday May 27, 2021
Girls Golf
Winner Area and Chamberlain at Regions in Pierre
Brandon Valley at ESD Conference Invite at Lake View in Mitchell
SF Lincoln, SF Washington and SF Roosevelt at City Tournament at Elmwood Golf Course
Canton and SFC at Region 2A Tournament in Hartford
Little League Baseball
Burke at Clearfield
Lyman at Winner
Valentine at Gregory
Amateur Baseball
Corsica/Stickney at Winner/Colome
Platte at Parkston Mudcats
4 Corners ...
- Governor Noem Asks Board of Regents to Preserve Honest, Patriotic Education May 27, 2021
Governor Kristi Noem asked the South Dakota Board of Regents to set policies that preserve honest, patriotic education throughout South Dakota’s institutions of higher learning. You can read the her letter, which was sent to each individual member of the Board, here.
“As governor, I have become increasingly concerned about a growing movement throughout the country to reject ...
- Little League Baseball scores from Tuesday May 26, 2021
In Little League Baseball last night, the Valentine and Winner Majors split a doubleheader. Valentine was able to score a 2-1 victory before Winner defeated Valentine, 14-2. The Clearfield and Gregory Rookie game ended in a 4-4 tie. The Clearfield Minors defeated Gregory, 8-4. Sam Sachtjen was the winning pitcher. The Clearfield Majors were victorious ...
- SDSU Extension to Host Summer Farm Stress Series May 26, 2021
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is launching additional virtual farm stress workshops to promote mental health awareness from May throughout the summer. The series will wrap up during the National Suicide Prevention Week in September. Krista Ehlert, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Range Specialist, says anyone who is a producer, engaged in the agricultural ...
- Scores from Monday May 25, 2021
The Region 4B Club Baseball Tournament was held on Monday in Gregory and Platte. In Gregory, Gregory County was able to pitch a couple shutouts as they beat Lead/Deadwood, 12-0, before they took down St. Thomas More, 6-0. Gregory County waits to see who they will play next Monday at the State Tournament in Sioux ...