Category Archives: Local News

BENGS TALKS ABOUT THE NEED FOR DATA CENTER FEDERAL GUIDELINES
Brian Bengs is the independent candidate for US Senate opposing Mike Rounds. Bengs visited Huron for a town hall meeting Wednesday. He discussed some of the biggest issues at hand. Brian Bengs the ind...
Mike Rudd Oct 22, 2026

COMMISSION HEARS CONCERN FOR DATA CENTER PLANNING
At Monday Night's Huron City commission meeting as part of the public forum portion Jeff Pownell spoke to the commission about an issue that was discussed at the Beadle County commission meeting. The ...
Mike Rudd Oct 20, 2026

DEPUTY FRANK FUNERAL HELD
Emotions were heavy amidst a strong show of support at this afternoon's funeral of Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank. Her older sister Kristine - also a law officer - expressed the sorro...
Mike Rudd Oct 20, 2026

HURON CHAMBER PROMOTES PHEASANT SEASON WITH STATEWIDE GROUP
Each year promoting pheasant hunting season is a big task for the Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau and it changes from year to year. This season they are involved with a statewide push for promoting ...
Mike Rudd Oct 15, 2026

SMITHFIELD WORKS ON NEW PERMIT REQUEST
Smithfield Foods is working to breathe new life into plans to move processing out of the Falls Park area to Foundation Park near Crooks. Company officials say they'll file for a new conditional use pe...
Mike Rudd Oct 15, 2026

HURON SCHOOL BOARD HEARS UPDATE ON CONSTUCTION AND STORM DAMAGE INSURANCE FILING
At the Tuesday night Huron School District Board meeting Business manager Kelly Christopherson gave an update on the middle school gym floor and insurance claims from the July 2nd storm damage.
Mike Rudd Oct 14, 2026

UNITED WAY - DAIRY QUEEN DINE UNITED OCTOBER 13TH
The first update for the 2027 campaign drive for the United Way Heartland Region was posted last Friday. Executive Director Jen Bragg said the first update was a good start for the year.
Mike Rudd Oct 12, 2026

4-H PARTICIPANTS HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITIES
The has been National 4-H Week. No one can deny the benefits of the 4-H program especially the participants. The youth development program, 4-H is operated through SDSU Extension. Cloverbuds from 5-7 ...
Mike Rudd Oct 9, 2026

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED EVENTS TAKING PLACE
The month of October each year events tied in with breast cancer awareness month are held. The fundraisers are all in support of the We've got You Covered program. Levi Kary with the HRMC Foundation s...
Mike Rudd Oct 7, 2026

Claudia K. Lockner of Ree Heights Named 2026 Spirit of Dakota Award Winner
Huron, S.D.) - Claudia K. Lockner of Ree Heights was named the 2026 Spirit of Dakota Award winner at a gala banquet celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Spirit of Dakota on Saturday, October 3, 2026, i...
Mike Rudd Oct 5, 2026


