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Senate bills explained at school board meeting

During the superintendent’s report at the monthly school board meeting, held Monday in the Mobridge-Pollock High School library, Dr. Tim Frederick discussed the legislative session, and the impact a couple of bills will have on teacher salaries. “We have bills that are big bills that we probably need to make sure we are aware of,” said Frederick. He said it […]

Ann LaMont named Teacher of the Year

Mobridge-Pollock Middle School language arts teacher, Ann LaMont, has been named the Mary Ludeman Teacher of the Year for the Mobridge-Pollock School District. LaMont’s award was announced on Thursday in Mobridge-Pollock Middle School Theater with the entire middle school population in attendance. “It is a very big honor,” said LaMont. “I think about the teacher that it’s named after, Mrs. […]

Solar ordinance planned to appear on general election ballot

After a second public hearing was held regarding the solar farm ordinance by the Walworth County Commissioners, the county decided to hold the next public hearing in September to then place the ordinance on the ballot for a county vote. During the March 7 public hearing of the Walworth County Commissioners, held at the courthouse in Selby, the motion to […]

Codified law sets parameters for collecting prisoner reimbursement

Walworth County Register of Deeds Brenda DeToy told commissioners on Tuesday, March 5, that South Dakota codified law 24-11-45 sets the perameters of how the county can seek reimbursement of costs prisoners incur while incarcerated. DeToy presented commissioners with a copy of the law and the opinion of Beadle County State’s Attorney Michael Moore on the interpretation of the law. […]

County receives grants for bridge project

Walworth County was awarded two grants to help fund a bridge project, which is being planned for the 2025 fiscal year. During the March 5 Walworth County Commission meeting at the courthouse in Selby, Highway Superintendent Tom Hannan said they were awarded two “big” grants the county had applied for. One of the bridges is expected to cost more than […]

City to apply for funding amount from state for wastewater facilities

The City of Mobridge will be applying for the full funding amount from the state to cover the cost of the wastewater treatment facility project. Ward 2 Councilmember Amy Cerney acknowledged no one likes to raise rates to make a project happen Feb. 26 at a special meeting. However, she noted due to the size of Mobridge, it is “never […]

Public hearings set for solar farm ordinance

Two dates have been established at the Walworth County Commission level for public hearings regarding the solar farm ordinance. During the Feb. 20 commission meeting held at the courthouse in Selby, county leaders set March 7 as the first public hearing at the commission level regarding the solar farm ordinance. From there, a second hearing will be held March 27. […]

Meyer’s drawings bring joy to others

Imagine you could find a way to spread a little comfort and joy while working on your artistic talent. Saya Meyer of Mobridge has been doing that the last half year, creating drawings for people who are going rough times. Meyer started about six months ago having also having something in her life, reconstructive knee surgery. “I have a friend […]

City to make decision on scope of wastewater treatment facility

The city of Mobridge were to receive a loan from the state of South Dakota, the worst-case scenario could almost double water rates for residents. Currently, Mobridge has one of the lowest water-rate bills in the state, coming in at about $23 per month, while other residents across South Dakota are paying between $50 and $60 per month. However, potential […]

County holds three executive sessions

In the sole Walworth County Commission meeting so far this month, commissioners went into three executive sessions. It was announced two of the three sessions were for two separate personnel issues, however, a third executive session was not designated as to why county leaders were entering the session. The county meeting held Feb. 6 at the Walworth County Courthouse in […]


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