Murdo Coyote
“The purpose of Crossroads Youth Leadership is to cultivate leadership skills among young individuals in our community, empowering them to become effective leaders as they transition into high school and beyond. Through mentorship, education, and hands-on experiences, we aim to expose youth to...
On August 7 the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum held their annual breakfast at the Sturgis Rally. At the event, Jiggs Cressy (originally from Murdo, S.D.) along with four others, were inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s Hall of Fame for their accomplishments.
Cressy also earned the 2024 Freedom...
The Pioneer Auto Museum celebrated their 70th anniversary on Saturday, August 10. The event ran all day with various items on the agenda.
The morning kicked off with a show and shine where vehicles of all kinds were displayed in the parking lot of the Pioneer Auto. Vehicles (and bikes) both old and...
Jones County 4-H Achievement Days started on Friday, August 3 with a small animal show. Chickens, snakes, salamanders, kittens, dogs, and other small critters were shown at the Jones County Sportsman’s Club.
4-H kids hit the arena on the morning of Saturday, August 4, to show the livestock they...
The annual Meghan Newsam Community Celebration kicked off on Friday, July 19 with a 9 hole “Ball Smack” golf tournament. Saturday began with the 2nd annual Soap Box Derby, followed by lunch at the Senior Center. After lunch the kids enjoyed games and a watermelon feed at the city park. TapHouse 22...
On Sunday, July 21, the community of Jones County came together to offer financial and emotional support to Brett Anderson. The monies raised from the benefit and live auction are intended to help Brett offset medical expenses due to treatment for esophageal cancer.
A Thanksgiving style meal was...
On Wednesday, July 10, Murdo Ranch Rodeo hosted their second Play Day at the Murdo Rodeo Arena. Three categories of ages competed in barrel racing, flag racing, and pole bending. Scores are being kept for prizes after the last day on July 31. The next Play Day is on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Many celebrations ocurred in Murdo and Jones County over the week of the 4th of July. On the 2nd of July, the First Fidelity Bank in Murdo put out hotdogs, chips, donuts and refreshments for the public to celebrate the Fourth.
On the Fourth, a triathlon was held as part of the Meghan Newsam...
The Draper Fire Department hosted their annual hog roast and volleyball & cornhole tournaments on Saturday, June 29.
Volunteers served roasted pork, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and dessert.
Tyler Rankin and David Hunt took first place in the cornhole tournament.
Tyler Rankin, David...
The Scavengers Journey, June 21-22, in central South Dakota featured 20 communities; Plankinton, Stickney, White Lake, Kimball, Platte, Geddes, Wagner, Lake Andes, Pukwana, Chamberlain, Oacoma, Reliance, Presho, Gregory, Murdo, Draper, Midland, Kadoka, Philip, and Wall.
The Jones County area had...
