PIERRE — Rusty Foster already sold some of his cows and may have to sell more because of the yearlong drought that hit much of the state, but recent rains have helped lift his spirits and those of his neighbors in northwestern South Dakota’s Perkins County.
Gail Hahne’s phone rings — a barking dog is the ringtone — and she snaps it up and gives directions to her home.
Within a few minutes, she meets two girls as they pull into her driveway. Peeking through the windows of the car, Hahne sees what they promised to bring.
FREEMAN — Crisp baton handling and good rhythm are key components to a successful relay team, and Freeman track coach Rory Hermsen said that is exactly what his boys’ relay teams need to do if they want to win Class B state championships this weekend.