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American Legion Post 240 holds 40th annual Memorial Day ceremony

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
By Chris DocterBad weather may have made the logistics of this year’s Memorial Day ceremony a bit tricky, but American Legion Post 240 rose to Mother Nature’s challenge.A spring rain storm that has lasted several days made it impossible to do the 40 year traditional Avenue of Flags at the Community...

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National Thunderdomesticity Art Show Features Rosemary Buchmann

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Artist Rosemary Buchmann former Bennett County High Art teacher will have her artwork featured in the Thunderdomesticity: Witness Me art exhibition in Vermillion, South Dakota. Over 50 artists from across the country will be included in this post-apocalyptic themed show.

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City Council swears in new members

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
By Chris DocterA regular meeting of the Martin City Council was held May 14, at 5:50 p.m. All members were present. Also present were Mayor Gary Rayhill, Finance Officer Jean Kirk, and City Attorney Sara Frankenstein.

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Small-town newspapers say mail delays are crippling their business

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
By SDNADelayed Postal Service deliveries of small-town newspapers are frustrating readers, undermining subscriptions and hurting advertising revenue, according to publishers across South Dakota.“It’s taking nine days to get a paper from Armour to Sioux Falls,” said Julie Hinckley of Rocket...

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Class of 2025

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Pictured is the Bennett County High School graduating class of 2025.

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Final MS/HS Concert and Showcase of the Year

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
By Chris DocterThe final Bennett County middle school and high school showcase/concert was Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Warrior Center.Prior to the show, student art was displayed for public viewing in the commons.The concert showcased the growth that band and choir members have achieved...

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B.C. Eighth Grade Science Fair a hit

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Eighth Grader, Say, presented a well thought out and eloquently explained experiment recreating lava lamps, and had it on display at the the science fair held last Wednesday, May 7.

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April 27 Thunderstorm wreaks havoc on Bennett County roads

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
By Chris DocterThe reports of damage caused by the major thunderstorm that took place Sunday, April 27, have been flooding the Bennett County Emergency Management Office and it looks like rural roads have taken the heaviest hit.There is major damage to at least 19 roads in the BC area.