Murdo Coyote
Local cowgirls competed in the 4-H rodeo at the Kadoka Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, July 8. Way to go, ladies!
By Lonis Wendt
History was made at the University of South Dakota over 65 years ago, when a small group of mostly “west river” cowboys formed the first Rock and Roll band at the state’s oldest campus. Members were Bill Knutson ’61, (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Lonis Wendt (lead guitar and vocals...
Savanah Hendricks performed at the South Dakota Ambassadors of Music Band and Choir Concert on June 20, 2023, at the Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.
The performance was a send off concert for the 202 students that will be traveling Europe and...
SDSU Extension, Codington Conservation District and South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service hosted Rangeland Days and Soil Days on June 14-15 in Watertown, South Dakota.
The 39th annual Rangeland Days and 18th annual Soil Days gave youth ages 8-18 an opportunity to learn about South...
Upon federal and state regulatory approval, Dakota Prairie Bank will merge into First Fidelity Bank headquartered in Burke. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023. Dakota Prairie Bank—originally Draper State Bank—was chartered in October of 1906, and First Fidelity Bank...
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized a National EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year marks the 49th annual EMS Week from May 21-27. This year's theme was EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. The Jones County volunteer EMS...
The annual youth fishing contest was on Saturday, May 20, at the North Dam. The event, sponsored by Murdo Area Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, and the Sportsmens Club, had a great turnout of 38 kids participating. While the fish bites were a little light, there were seven winners in three...
Seniors and 8th grade classes graduated on Sunday, May 14, in a packed Harold Thune Auditorium. Baccalaureate exercises began at 1:00 p.m., with graduation commencement following at 1:30. Speakers for the class were Mallory Valburg and Jadyn Jensen. Missy Valburg presented the 8th grade graduates...
The varsity girls’ golf team took 1st place as a team in Bennett County on Tuesday, May 2, with a total of 294 points. They also placed first at the Western Great Plains Conference on May 8, with a total score of 288. Amazing job, ladies!!!
