http://www.plainsman.com http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5204 For many in Denise Heisinger’s fifth-grade class at Holy Trinity School, the opportunity to be part of the annual Business Fair is something students have been looking forward to for the past two or three years. Tristan Mills-DeJean, who is Heisinger’s great-nephew, said he remembers Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:33:58 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5202 When Kevin Huff became a new dad last Monday, experiencing the blessed event didn’t seem possible because he is serving half a world away in Iraq. Thanks to technology though, Huff, who is a Marine with an aerial delivery unit stationed near Baghdad, was a Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:32:37 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5201 The public is being asked its opinion on the importance of traffic signals at three intersections on Dakota Avenue South in Huron. People can complete an online survey in advance of a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 in the City Commission room at Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:31:57 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5200 Final plans are being made to ready the Huron Arena to receive 3,500 school children for a combination influenza clinic and point of dispensing (POD) exercise. Students from Huron, Holy Trinity, James Valley Christian, Wolsey-Wessington and Iroquois schools will be bused to the Arena to Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:31:33 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5199 A grant program to encourage the revitalization of the city’s core business district has been launched by the Huron Downtown Beautification Committee, the City Commission liaison to the panel said. Kerwin Haeder said that through the efforts and support of local leaders, businesses and events, Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:30:58 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5198 In spite of a tough economy, the Heartland Region United Way is closing in on its fund drive goal for 2008. With two weeks remaining, a total of $160,000 has been raised which is 80 percent of the goal, according to Rhonda Kludt, executive director. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:30:37 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5193 Childhood poverty in South Dakota is not restricted to reservation counties, but is also a fact of daily life in the state’s two largest cities, the executive director of South Dakota Voices for Children said Friday. “There are so many counties around this state where Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:27:46 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5186 Ten days after the general election, Rep. Dale Hargens, D-Miller, said he won’t seek a recount in his attempt to unseat Sen. Tom Hansen, R-Huron, after the official state election canvass showed him still trailing by 186 votes. “There’s no sense in having the taxpayers Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:47:47 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5175 Veterans of all ages join with other community members in singing a patriotic song during Huron’s Veteran’s Day program Tuesday morning at Huron Arena. In another picture are members of the Huron Area Combined Church Choir, which performed the patriotic cantata, “America, We Must Not Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:05:30 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5174 Firefighters responded to a garage fire Tuesday afternoon at the home of Kevin Minske at 806 Ninth St. S.W. The cause of the blaze is unknown. The garage sustained substantial damage in the blaze. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:53:24 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5173 Ross Opsal, superintendent of schools, reported on the latest updates in the process of getting boys and girls soccer state-sanctioned sports. He asked the Huron Board of Education to consider a statement of support. At this time the State Soccer Association would prefer both teams Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:48:12 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5172 Have a favorite sports team? If so, the Parade of Lights Commitee is looking for you. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and so is the day after, when for more than a dozen years Huron residents and their guests in town for the long holiday weekend Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:47:02 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5149 Hitchcock-Tulare quarterback Ryan Huizenga looks for a running lane as he is pursued by a Harding County defender, Dalmin Gibson, during the opening half of their Class 9B semi-final game on Monday in Tulare. More pictures and a story appear on Page 8. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:46:47 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5148 A hearing has tentatively been scheduled for the Nov. 24 City Commission meeting to gather public input on a proposal to install new traffic signals at 27th Street and Dakota Avenue South. The area has developed into a major shopping center for Huron and there Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:44:36 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5147 Sharon (Levtzow) Jurgensen didn’t walk long miles to school during the dark days of World War II. Instead, by necessity, she, her sister and her mother lived in the small country school near Orient. Gwen Eggebraaten of Nunda got even with her older sister in Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:39:43 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5146 The Huron High School Marching Band had its indoor Exhibition Saturday night. The program lasted an hour and a half and featured a handful of other groups that performed including the middle school band, the competitive cheerleading and dance teams, the color guard and the Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:37:35 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5145 Jaslyn Swearingen picks up a duck from the pool and checks the number to see what prize she won as Kayla Bitterman helps her with the process. The pair spent their afternoon at the Huron School District carnival held at Huron Middle School. More pictures Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:31:05 -0600 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=5144 Travis Stevens of Miller, center, and Dan Hosford of Washington head back to the staging area, along with scorekeeper Jason Schwartz, after completing their run in the Bird Dog Challenge on Friday. The event, which is held in conjunction with the Ringneck Festival, took place Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:19:50 -0600