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New system leads to upcoming closures at Beadle County Treasurer's Office

New motor vehicle system to close Treasurer's office for two mornings and restrict transactions one day

Governor, new Pro Tempre seek to build trust in institutions

2025 legislative session kicks off with State of State address by Noem

First 'Coffee with the Legislators' planned Feb. 1

District 22 legislators to meet February 1 at 9 am at Huron City Hall
More police log

Police Log 1-18-25

Huron area police log published on January 18, 2025

Police Log 1-17-25

Huron area police log published on January 17, 2025

Bankruptcies 1-15-25

Statewide bankruptcies published on January 15, 2025
Community
From left: Levi Kary, HRMC Foundation executive director and UWHR board member, Lauren Marquardt, HRMC employee and UWHR board member, Jen Bragg, UWHR executive director, and Erick Larson, HRMC president and CEO are pictured with a check for $26,188.72 representing hospital employee pledges and board match for this year’s United Way campaign drive.

HRMC and employees donate $26K to United Way

Board of Directors votes to match employee contributions

Bright, shining...moon?

Large moon hangs over Heartland recently

Collecting warmth...

Broadland Buddies participate in winter clothing drive

Emily and Bob Entwisle add to legacy with Huron Community Foundation

Entwisle Family Fund receives additional donationn

First baby of 2025 born at HRMC

First baby at Huron hospital born January 4
Huron’s Ellie Puterbaugh performs her beam routine during the Huron Invitational on Friday at the Tiger Activities Center.
Mitchell gymnasts claim title at Huron Invitational
Huron hosts large invitational Friday
The Sanborn Central/Woonsocket cheer team stands together during the girls’ 281 Conference tournament on Thursday in Wolsey. The boys took to the court on Friday in Wolsey. Both boys and girls will play semifinal games Monday.
Spartans defeat Patriots in 281
281 Conference tournament headlines area basketball
Huron girls coast to victory over Patriots
Tigers girls face Lincoln Friday
Opinion

Just a bit outside...

In this From the Mound, the writer remembers Bob Uecker

School organizations letter 1-18-25

Writers encourage public school funding, speak against education savings accounts

Support your library, contact your officials

In this guest column, a Heartland Area library advocate encourages saving the State Library

Perception...or deception?

In this From the Mound, the writer examines the rest of the story on multiple stories from 2024

Letter - Piper 1-10-25

Writer remembers Jimmy Carter
Schools
This brightly colored flower created by kindergarten student Mia Bonilla of Iroquois, who attends Buchanan K-1 Center in Huron, is on display at the State Capitol.

Bonilla artwork on display at Capitol

Buchanan K-1 student artwork chosen for display

DWU announces winners from Fall Scholarship Day

Area students named scholarship winners

Augustana Dean's List announced

Area students mentioned on Augustana Dean's List

Wolsey-Wessington honor roll

Second quarter honor roll at Wolsey-Wessington High School
Obituaries
David Nevala, 71
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –– David George Nevala passed away at his home in Little Rock, Ark. at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anjela Nevala; his children, Emily …
Travis Decker, 44
HURON –– Travis Decker, age 44, of Huron, passed away at his residence. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, January 20, at the Nordby Exhibit Hall on the …
Kent Osborn, 75
CANTON –– With fond memories, profound sadness, and reflection on our own mortality, Robert Kent Osborn, Jr. ‘s brothers and sisters announce his death at the age of 75, November 7, …
Christopher Black, 64
NORTH BEND,Wash. — Christopher Allin Black, age 64, passed away suddenly at his home in North Bend, Wash., on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Born in Rapid City, on March 10,1960, Chris grew up in …
Lyla Rice, 83
ABERDEEN –– Lyla M. Rice, age 83, of Aberdeen and formerly of Huron, passed away on Saturday, January 11, at Bethesda Home in Aberdeen. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on …
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