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JVC grad, Spink farmer appointed as District 22 Senator

Brandon R Wipf to represent District 22

Clark man charged in murder

Bowen Fladland charged

Slepikas appointed to county commission

Notes from July 8 Beadle County Commission meeting
More police log

Police Log 7-14-25

Huron area police log published on July 14, 2025

Police Log 7-12-25

Huron area police log published on July 12, 2025

Police Log 7-11-25

Huron area police log published on July 11, 2025
Community
An artist’s rendering of what the surgical expansion at HRMC will look like when completed.

Kraus-Anderson begins construction at HRMC

Construction begins on surgical expansion at HRMC

Larsen named Chief Medical Officer for HRMC

Terry Larsen takes over CMO position for HRMC

Affordable health screenings coming to Huron

HURON –– Residents living in and around Huron can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable …

Tiger Roar Booster Club plans golf scramble July 19

Huron fundraising group to host golf tourney

Huron community service clubs provide funds for HHS students pursuing dual-credit options

Huron service clubs come together to offer opportunities for students
Sports

Area team goes 4-0 at tourney

Basketball team excels in summer tournament
Todd Larimer, left, presents a check from the Bob Bushman estate to Matt Wenzel of Huron Baseball.
Bushman family presents 'final' check to Huron baseball
Gift made from estate of late Bob Bushman
Huron’s Bubba Peterson dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt as Harrisburg’s Noah Boschee receives the throw during a game Tuesday at Memorial Park Stadium.
Post 7 splits against Harrisburg Gold
Huron splits home doubleheader Tuesday
Claire Sullivan from Kingsbury County leads her horse during the Junior Draft Showmanship.
SD 4-H horse show
DEX hosting horse show
Opinion

Finding and celebrating the good

In this From the Mound, the writer encourages focusing on good going on around us by using the example of Fred Rogers

Letter - Charron 7-12-25

Writer warns of pondweed spread

Letter - Hansen 7-12-25

Writer questions actions in Gaza

Change is on the way, like it or not!

In this From the Mound, the writer discusses change and requests stories on Memorial Ballpark

Letter - Williams 7-2-25

Writer questions Trump actions
Recipes

Heartland Cuisine: Thursday night in the park

Summer family entertainment begins June 12

Schools

Awarded for educational excellence

Holy Trinity students receive President's Award

Heartland collegians recognized

Heartland students receive academic honors

16,801,778...

Readers at Holy Trinity School recognized
Obituaries
Linn Samelson
Linn Samelson, 76
REDFIELD — Linn Laurie Samelson, 76, of Redfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Royal C. Johnson VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls. …
Jim Curtis
Jim Curtis, 73
WATERTOWN –– Jim Curtis passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Watertown. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, at First United Methodist in Watertown. …
George Zilko
George Zilko, 92
CARTHAGE — George C. Zilko, age 92, of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Avantara in Huron. A graveside service to celebrate George’s life will be held at 2 p.m. …
LaVerne Hein
LaVerne Hein, 93
HURON — LaVerne M. Hein, age 93, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Prairie View Healthcare Center in Woonsocket. Her funeral service will be on Friday, July 11, at 10:30 …
Stanley Steinheuser
Stanley Steinheuser, 85
TULARE — Stanley Lew Steinheuser, age 85, of Tulare, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, with family by his side. His …
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The Tour de France is one of the most physically taxing sporting feats imaginable.
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