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Information meeting set for Dakota Avenue construction project

SD DOT will hold community meeting May 2

Welcome to the South Dakota NewsMedia Association 2024 state convention

State news media members gathered in Huron through Saturday

City lays out preliminary schedule for downtown work

Notes from April 22 Huron City Commission meeting

Police Log 4-26-24

Huron police log published April 26, 2024

Police Log 4-24-24

Huron police log published April 24, 2024

Police Log 4-23-24

Huron police log published April 23, 2024

Community

Backpack Program donation

Masonic Charities donates to backpack program

Huron College/University reunion planned in July

Alumni invited for reunion July 19-21

Library activities planned in May

May's planned activities at the Huron Public Library

UWHR director speaks to Democrat forum

Jen Bragg speaks to Democrat forum

Mmmm, Lion's Club Pancake Days

Pancake Days run through 7 p.m. today
Sports

Wessington Springs boys win invite title

Springs has top three golfers in field in own invitational
Area track 4-26-24
Multiple meets featuring Heartland teams highlighted
Heinen wins high jump for Tigers
Tigers tracksters compete in Yankton
The Wessington Springs boys’ golf team won the team title during the St. Mary’s Invite on Tuesday at Dells Rocky Run Golf Course in Dell Rapids.
Wessington Springs boys win title at DRSM event
Spartans golfers finish on top
Opinion

Overcoming reliance on the hook

In this From the Mound, the writer examines how journalists can counter anti-media narratives with accessibility

Letter - Meink 4-26-24

Writer encourages volunteering with HRMC

Letter - Dean 4-24-24

Writer notes Russian attempts to sway US politics

Letter - Schneider 4-24-24

Writer encourages volunteering at HRMC
Recipes

Heartland Cuisine: Lions Pancake Days

62nd annual pancake days end today at 7 p.m.

Schools

Wolsey-Wessington announces new superintendent hire

Riley Donovan announced as new superintendent

SD FFA members earn national scholarships

Multiple Heartland students honored with scholarships

HHS to present 'Little Shop of Horrors' this weekend

Classic play by HHS with shows April 26-27

Local students attend state HOSA conference

Area HOSA groups participate in state competition
Obituaries
Vi Gilbertson
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Vi Gilbertson, age 93, of San Antonio, Texas, and formerly of Huron, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 in San Antonio with her daughter at her side. Her Celebration of …
Lonabelle Hein
HURON — A Celebration of Life service honoring Lonabelle Hein will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron. The family will be present one hour …
Norma Bonnes
ALCESTER — Norma Bonnes, age 100, of Alcester and formerly of Huron, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Alcester Care Center. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, …
Allan Heikkinen
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Allan P. Heikkinen, age 79, of Southfield, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. His graveside service will be held at …
Lloyd Liken
BISMARCK N.D. — Lloyd Thomas Liken went missing on Thursday November 16, 2023 shortly after 7:30 p.m. after having supper with friends from church. Lloyd was found April 14, 2024 in a field in …
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