Recent rains lift spirits of SD farmers, ranchers

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.

Options growing for homeless pets

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.

Corn Palace Challenge

Corn Palace opens to bucking broncs

Indoor bull event to return with horse contest added.

William Campbell, Reed Overweg, Matt Muth, Parker Wenzel, Jed Schmidt, Sam Michels and Spencer Neugebauer

Six MMS track records fall

The competitiveness of the eighth-grade boys’ track team helped seven runners to six record-breaking performances this season.

Brennan Schmidt

Freeman boys' relay teams looking to place at state

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.

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