Norris Area News

March is “in like a lamb.” We’ll just see where that goes.Francis Taft and Judy Tobin came out from Pierre last weekend to visit his brother Dan and family.Recently, Mrs.

Dusty Johnson

U.S. Representative of South DakotaBIG Update The surge of migrants coming across the southern border certainly isn’t news to many people. But, as the crisis rages on, more and more Chinese nationals are crossing our southern border illegally.

Livestock Weighted Average Report for 2/25/2024 3/2/2024

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Very good demand for all weights of steers and heifers. Feeder cattle futures finished the week lower, but the Live Cattle contracts posted gains which helped to add support to the feeder cattle market.

Fred Ecoffey, Nebraska’s winningest jockey, preps for 66th season in racing

By Heidi Beguin Fred Ecoffey, regularly travels the 40-some miles from his home near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota to compete in a local bowling league with his son Allen at King Pin Lanes of Gordon.

Here are the 4 ballot measures South Dakota voters could have a say on this election

By Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch What started as a cavalcade of petition campaigns for South Dakota’s November 2024 ballot has become more manageable for voters to follow.

‘In Days Gone By’

a look back at events that occurred as far back as 90 years agoThe Martin Messenger –80 Years Ago March 2, 1944 Number of War Production Units Being Increased In a memorandum to Local Boards, Wednesday, February 23, 1944, Colonel Edward A, Beckwith, State Director of Selective Service, recommended...

Security First Bank Feeds Hearts Across the Plains

Security First Bank, with the help of customers, employees, and community members, collected over 5,309 food and personal care items to benefit area food pantries through their recently completed “Feeding Hearts” food drive.

Senior Spotlight

Spotlight Amia Cottier Amia is the daughter of Deidra and Jon Deuter.Her favorite classes are, “Human Physiology and human anatomy, because it is a fun class and the people in it.”Some of her favorite things include the colors blue, purple, pink, Indian tacos, and the song “solo” by Future.

Senior Citizens

Monday, March 11: BBQ chicken on a bun, baked potato, broccoli with cheese sauce, applesauce Tuesday, March 12: Beef potpie over a biscuit, cooked carrots, pineapple tidbits Wednesday, March 13: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with milk gravy, peas and carrots, mandarin oranges, bread,...

Senior Spotlight

Spotlight Alexander Yellow Boy Alexander is the son of Roberta Yellow Boy.His favorite classes are, “Study hall and US government.