National Rural Health Day is November 20

By Chris DocterAccording to the 2020 census, Bennett County’s population was 3,381. At that time it had less than 10 people per square mile making it one of South Dakota’s more rural counties.

51st Annual Predator Calling Contest held

Tamee Livermont: Dreams don’t ask if you’re ready. They ask if your willing

By Chris DocterMartin native Tamee Livermont always dreamed of going into the medical field. Even at a young age she knew her path was one of healing.

Frances Denison Publishes Book

By Chris DocterWhen Frances Denison and her husband Kenny moved from Hot Springs to the Tuthill area in July of 2023, she knew that there were going to be big changes ahead of her.

County approves wheel tax ordinance Highway volunteer strategy defunct

By Taylor RisseAt the regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners on Wednesday, October 15, the board did a second reading of Ordinance 2025-1 to increase the wheel tax rate. With no opposition, the ordinance was passed and the increase will go into effect on January 1, 2026.