
KATIE ZERR: Protest is not what is dividing the country
How can we form an opinion on something of which we cannot even grasp the concept? So many people are climbing on their soapboxes, preaching about Nike’s choice to include Colin Kaepernick in their new ad campaign. People are destroying their Nike gear and posting their actions on social media. Some are pulling their investment money from the company and […]

BALL FIVE: Pardon me if I’m busy scoreboard watching
It’s a big weekend in Tiger sports. The football team is heading to Aberdeen to face yet another chance to put an end to years of losing to the Cavaliers, while the Lady Tigers are getting ready to take another run at winning their own tournament. But I have to tell you that right now, I am scoreboard watching. It’s […]
New attractions are set for Beef ‘N Fun
Parading pets, airboat rides, a dunk tank and classic vehicles will all have a role in the 41st annual Beef ‘N Fun Weekend held in Mobridge Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9. The annual thank you to the community sponsored by Mobridge merchants will feature favorite events and several new events. This year there will be a dunk tank […]

Dawson tackles the challenges of technology
The new technology coordinator for Mobridge-Pollock High School, Dan Dawson, has a job that is ever-changing as new technology is integrated into the district. He took over the job from longtime coordinator Brian Helm, who retired from that position in June. After working with Brian for a while, Dan found it easy to fit into his new job. “I really […]

Helen Sauer funeral held Saturday in Java
Helen Sauer, 78, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Java, with Pastor Mary Lou Gruebele leading the service. Interment followed at the Church Cemetery. Musicians were Rhonda Strouckel and Clyde Bauman. Usher was Earl Frank. Helen Fay McDaniel, daughter of […]