http://www.plainsman.com Top Stories RSS Feed Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:01:02 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10097 Sheltered Reality performed during the Family Night in the Park on Thursday at Campbell Park. The 14-member, all-percussion group included performers from Watertown, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. The Huron Municipal Band was also slated to perform Thursday, but canceled due to the weather. Scheduled Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:14:16 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10096 A severe thunderstorm last week could not crush the hopes of having the first annual Classic Car and Bike Cruise/Show at First United Methodist Church. On July 22 the sun broke through the clouds just in time for the crusecruise up and down Dakota Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:38:58 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10092 Congress can begin to get control over the skyrocketing national debt through legislation that would cap discretionary spending, reform the budget process to make it binding and create a new standing committee on deficit reduction, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said. "We can't continue to ignore Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:25:57 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10078 Bus drivers from Huron and area school districts and People's Transit on Monday had a refresher course on how to keep their passengers safe in case of an emergency. Dan Duenwald of Harlow's Bus Sales of Webster taught the four-hour behind-the-wheel training session the drivers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:24:58 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10077 With a change in state law, Huron city commissioners have asked city attorney Gerry Kaufman to draft a proposed ordinance permitting the use of electric golf carts on city streets. As of July 1, such carts are allowed at the discretion of cities in South Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:21:48 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10065 Eugene Gienger, also known as DAKOTA PIANIST, will play a concert "in the round" at 2 p.m. Aug. 8. Gienger has recently returned to settle in the Dakotas after spending nearly 40 years concertizing and teaching in Australia, Canada and Russia. He is the only Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:02:41 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10064 Rose Thompson of Huron browses through a rack of clothing at Second Glance Consignment during Crazy Days in downtown Huron on Saturday. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:50:48 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10055 These unusual clouds starting forming over Huron Friday evening eventually darkening the sky to pitch dark, which unleashed a heavy rainstorm that flooded local streets like Kansas Avenue as a truck tries to navigate the curb-to-curb water in the next photo. PHOTOS BY LOUISE VAN POLL(CLOUDS) AND SEAN M.X. KELLEY/PLAINSMAN (TRUCK) Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:34:18 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10048 The featured entertainer was Phil Baker of Sioux Falls (pictured playing a guitar), who made a return trip to the park for the summer entertainment Thursday night at Campbell Park. He will return to Huron in September to perform at the South Dakota State Fair. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:25:14 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10047 Ruth Hemen, children's librarian at the Huron Public Library, handed out certificates to participants in the summer reading program Thursday night at Campbell Park. A total of 840 children participated in the program and 75 were on hand for the award's program. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:19:11 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10046 A 23-year-old Huron man has been arrested on drug and other charges, Attorney General Marty Jackley and Beadle County State's Attorney Mike Moore said. Martin Rios was arrested Wednesday on marijuana charges in South Dakota and eluding and weapons charges arising from investigations in Texas. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:15:49 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10040 The James Valley Shrine Club sponsored Shrine Kid's Day Wednesday at the Huron Public Library and Campbell Park. Inflatable tunnels and rides for all ages were set up in the park for the day. Children had fun crawling through an inflatable tunnel of zoo animals Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:19:15 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10039 A Wessington Springs man was involved in a fatal accident Tuesday afternoon about 12 miles east of Vetal on U.S. Highway 18 near the Todd and Bennett county line. Scott Wenzel, 45, was driving a 2007 International semi-truck hauling a combine that struck bicyclist Paige Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:14:22 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10033 Lauren Rink of Beadle County leads her horse out of the arena after receiving a purple ribbon in the Beginners Western Showmanship on Tuesday at the 4-H State Horse Show being held in the Beef Complex on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. In the next Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:44:31 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10032 A Minnesota man who tricked and ran away from a jailer on the walk back to his cell after a court appearance in Huron in April has pleaded guilty to escape. Michael J. Smith, 37, entered his plea Tuesday before Circuit Judge Jon Erickson, who Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:42:13 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10031 IROQUOIS - By a 4-0 vote, the Iroquois City Council moved forward Monday with a sewer improvement project estimated to cost nearly $900,000. The unanimous vote to proceed came after a June public meeting and after the project was placed on the state water facilities Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:41:23 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10030 A defense attorney in the manslaughter case against an Iroquois father and son was granted a motion pertaining to the state's designation of an expert witness during a brief hearing Tuesday. Kyle A. Gross, 53, and Brady A. Gross, 24, are each charged with first-degree Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:38:24 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10021 Tarin Hupp of Huron throws her loop at a steer during the team roping event at the Heartland 4-H Rodeo on Sunday at the Heartland 4-H Rodeo Arena, which is located east of Huron. Next, Wyatt Fulton of Miller sticks a flag in a bucket Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:54:57 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10020 Although the nation continues to struggle in its recovery from the recession, the mood among business and industry leaders Greater Huron Development Corporation deals with is improving, the executive director said Monday. In his quarterly report to the City Commission, Jim Borszich also said negative Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:18:38 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10015 A property tax opt out passed by Beadle County commissioners will raise another $300,000 in each of the next two years and enable the board to balance its budget without deeper cuts, the chairman said. Even with the extra funding, Dick Werner said the commission Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:27:32 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10014 MILLER - Glacial Lakes Energy LLC has entered into an agreement with Rogers Brothers Grain Storage to utilize its grain facility 14 miles north of Miller near the intersection of Highways 45/26. The short-term agreement can be extended to a long-term one if the arrangement Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:26:43 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10013 From left are Marshall Grace, SERTOMAN of the Year award recipient; Mike Taplett, Past Presidents award; and Rhonda Kludt, Service to Mankind award recipient.  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:25:49 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10007 The Huron Plainsman's Shopping Spree finalists met at the Plains July 15. The nine finalists represented sponsoring businesses including Anderson Furniture, Cellular Connection, Coborn's, Fullerton Furniture, Olsen Implement, OK Tire, the Plains, Prostrollo Motors and Slumberland Furniture. The elimination resulted in two winners - Alie Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:20:55 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10006 The 2010 Heartland 4-H Rodeo Ambassador contest will begin today at 5 p.m. at the Heartland 4-H Rodeo grounds near Huron. The 4-H Rodeo will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at the 4-H grounds, and the Heartland Senior Ambassador and Junior Ambassador contest will be Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:18:56 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=9999 Warren Barton grew up in the Huron area and his family has always had a strong connection to 4-H, youth, horses and the community.  He was a member of 4-H and FFA as a youth and acted as an instructor and leader later on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:51:50 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=9998 A property tax opt out passed by Beadle County commissioners will raise another $300,000 in each of the next two years and enable the board to balance its budget without deeper cuts, the chairman said. Even with the extra funding, Dick Werner said the commission Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:32:35 -0500 http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.plainsman.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=9997 MILLER - Glacial Lakes Energy LLC has entered into an agreement with Rogers Brothers Grain Storage to utilize its grain facility 14 miles north of Miller near the intersection of Highways 45/26. The short-term agreement can be extended to a long-term one if the arrangement Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:16:09 -0500