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Photo by Tim Huether Outgoing Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen, right, is pictured with transition leader Stephanie Moran at the hospital facility. The hospital board is in the process of hiring a new CEO to replace Christensen who is taking a position on the west coast to be closer to family.

Photo by Tim Huether Outgoing Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen, right, is pictured with transition leader Stephanie Moran at the hospital facility. The hospital board is in the process of hiring a new CEO to replace Christensen who is taking a position on the west coast to be closer to family.

New building groundbreaking coming

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Tim Huether Things are in great shape at the Bennett County Hospital and Rural Health Clinic and looking to improve even more with the planned new facility project expected to break ground in March of this year.

Hospital CEO Christensen resigns

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen has resigned from the facility, notifying the staff and board of his decision recently.“I have accepted a new role outside of South Dakota, and my last day with BCH will be Saturday, February 17, 2024,” said Christensen.
The cast of ‘Frumpled Fairy Tales’ Front Row: Ally Salomon, Sara Fuchs, Jadyn Boomer, Tegyn Kolb, Hadley Schomp, Lilly Cotten; back row: Amia Cottier, Dante Rascher, Camden O’Bryan, Duane Reddest, Malcolm Hermann, Sophia May, Director Karen Goetzinger. Photo submitted

The cast of ‘Frumpled Fairy Tales’ Front Row: Ally Salomon, Sara Fuchs, Jadyn Boomer, Tegyn Kolb, Hadley Schomp, Lilly Cotten; back row: Amia Cottier, Dante Rascher, Camden O’Bryan, Duane Reddest, Malcolm Hermann, Sophia May, Director Karen Goetzinger. Photo submitted

The cast of ‘Frumpled Fairy Tales’ Front Row

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Photo submitted Miranda O’Bryan walks across the stage at the Miss America Pageant during a preliminary portion.

Photo submitted Miranda O’Bryan walks across the stage at the Miss America Pageant during a preliminary portion.

O’Bryan finds Miss America pageant a chaotic but wonderful experience

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
By Tim Huether Miss South Dakota, Miranda O’Bryan, Martin born and raised, stepped onto the stage at the Miss America Pageant recently with high hopes and dreams like the other 51 contestants, but only one could win and that was Miss Colorado, Madison Marsh.The pageant was Jan. 6-14 at the Dr.

Open Forum Letters Policy

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Bennett County Booster II welcomes open forum letters. Letters are to be a maximum of 500 words in length and about a public issue, not personal issues.Thank yous in letters will be removed as they need to be placed in a paid advertisement.
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Why routine dental visits matter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
By John Bisson, DDS Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health.Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing.
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BCHS JAG Participates in College Tour

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Eight juniors and seniors from BCHS-JAG, (Jobs for America’s Graduates) braved the dense interstate fog on Thursday, January 25, with Specialist Cindy Knecht, for a tour of Mitchell Technical College.
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BENNETT COUNTY SCHOOL MENU

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Monday, February 5: Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, syrup, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch:Chili, corn bread, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, February 6:Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, and milk.Lunch: Chicken patty, garden blend rice, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.