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Flooding damage and repair costs could linger in SD for years


Recent extreme weather — and possibly more to come — has caused flooding that decimated eastern South Dakota farms and its rural transportation network. As a result, significant costs await townships and counties that already face fiscal challenges, possibly leaving some roads never fully repaired. The recent blizzards and rainstorms that have flooded farm fields and decimated roads across South […]

Graduation

Jayce Chasing Hawk and Miranda Cadotte react to graduation speaker Pam Wells during the Mobridge-Pollock High School graduation held Sunday, May 12, at the high school gym. More photos of the ceremony can be found on pages 6 and 7 of this edition.

KATIE ZERR: How many second chances are too many?

Is it time to again get tough on those who continually abuse their legal “second chances” and leave victims of their crimes in their wake? Mobridge Police officers deal with substance abuse situations where children are involved sometimes several times a week. The department works hand-in-hand with the Department of Social Services to remove children from dangerous situations in order […]

BALL FIVE: Rebuilt stadium may be on horizon

I’ve had a couple conversations at the school about Tiger Stadium and how there may be a lot of work being done in the future. The talk is about what would really be a brand-new Tiger Stadium, because it would start with rebuilding the track with eight lanes. That encompasses a whole lot. This would be a big-time operation that […]

Lady Tigers trump Winner course

Winner Country Club belonged to the Lady Tigers on Friday. Half of the top 10 wore orange and black, helping the Lady Tigers capture the team title with an impressive 394. Host Winner was runner-up at 410. “What a great day it was for the Tigers,” said coach Jason Weisbeck. “This is the best team total that we’ve had in […]

Mobridge-Pollock claims three conference titles

Mobridge-Pollock won three titles at the Central South Dakota Conference Track and Field Meet in Gettysburg on Saturday. Coach Cody Stotz said that with it being graduation weekend, not just in Mobridge, the team was not at full strength, a problem they won’t have on Thursday at the Region 6A Track and Field Meet in Stephan. “We’re looking pretty good,” […]

Middle School Tigers sweep conference titles

The Mobridge-Pollock grades six through eight thinclads gave a glimpse into varsity future by running away with both titles at the Central South Dakota Conference Middle School Track and Field Meet in Gettysburg on Saturday. The young Tigers were especially dominant, winning seven titles, 37 medals and scoring 202.5 points, 86 more points than runner-up Miller. The Lady Tigers scored […]

Council initiates resident positive recognition program

The Mobridge City Council Tuesday, May 14, elected a president and vice-president and started a new recognition program by awarding a young resident for his accomplishments. During a meeting that included many annual actions, the council also recognized employees for their work in improving the community. The council elected Randy Carlson as president and Jeff Laundreaux as vice-president. The council […]

Two Hearts charged with felony sexual contact

(UPDATE: Two Hearts has been acquitted of the charges.) A Mobridge man is facing a felony charges of sexual contact with a child under 16 after his arrest last week. Tyler Two Hearts of Mobridge made his initial appearance in Fifth Circuit Court in Selby on Monday, May 13 to face those charges. A warrant for his arrest was issued […]

Jeri Schlepp passes away in Nebraska

Geraldine J. “Jeri” Schlepp, 74, of Fremont, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Methodist Fremont Health. Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 2019, at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ludvigsen Mortuary. Jeri was born on May 29, 1944, in Leigh, Neb., to William and Helen (Koch) Nagengast. […]