Eminent domain is the latest front in carbon pipeline fight

Some of the most contentious, emotionally charged debates during the 2024 South Dakota legislative session have been about property rights and whether a private company can use eminent domain to force a carbon dioxide pipeline onto land against the owner’s will.The heated discussions are driven by...

Norris Area News

On Sunday afternoon, February 18 a “Wiping of the Tears” service will be held for April Stoddard at the Township Hall in Norris. The memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by a potluck meal.

~ Today in History ~

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2024. There are 307 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 28, 2013, Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate.

‘In Days Gone By’

a look back at events that occurred as far back as 90 years agoThe Martin Messenger –80 Years Ago February 24, 1944 Letter From a Sailor Somewhere in the Pacific Mrs. Amanda Jamison, Chairman of knitting class: This is just a word of thanks in answer to the note that you put in pair of knit socks.

Monday, March 4: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza bagel, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch:

Monday, March 4:Breakfast: Breakfast pizza bagel, fruit, juice, and milk.Lunch:Stroganoff, dinner roll, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, March 5:Cinnamon pull apart, fruit, juice, and milk.Lunch:Chili, corn bread, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Wednesday, March...

Senior Citizens

Monday, March 4: Spaghetti with meatballs, california veggies, cooked cinnamon apples, bread Tuesday, March 5: Pork chops with mushroom gravy over baked rice, seasoned spinach, pears, bread Wednesday, March 6: Taco casserole with rice and beans, pudding, peaches, bread Thursday, March 7: Chicken...

Senior Spotlight

Aaron Cournoyer Aaron is the son of Eleanor and Cetan Cournoyer.His favorite classes are, “A.P. Literature, because it’s one of the more interesting classes to me.”Some of his favorite things include the color black and tacos.His favorite cartoon growing up was SpongBob Squarepants.Hobbies he...

Senior Spotlight

Kassidy Heathershaw Kassidy is the daughter of Myron and Tara Heathershaw.Her favorite classes are, “AP English is my favorite because the books we read are always really interesting.”Some of her favorite things include the colors red and purple, and mac & cheese.Her favorite cartoon growing up was...

A large crowd showed up to cheer on the Lady Warriors against Lakota Tech last Tuesday night

A large crowd showed up to cheer on the Lady Warriors against Lakota Tech last Tuesday night

Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County may end

By Tim Huether The Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County is in jeopardy of shutting down if adequate funding is not secured for the program, according to George Larson, Executive Director for the Western South Dakota Senior Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota.“For 2024 we have...