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BC Middle School Students head to Arizona for KidWind competition

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
On March 27, Sadia Risse’s eighth grade STEAM class packed up and headed for the KidWind Wind and Solar Competition in Winner, S.D. There they presented the two windmills they had created for a class project. In doing so, they secured a position at the world competition to be held in Phoenix, Ariz.

Two Local Volunteer Organizations come together for a good cause

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To continue the theme of National Volunteer Month, this week we look at two organizations that have come together to put on a major fund raising event. Bennett County Booster Club is known for supporting BC high school’s athletic program, helping provide things such as uniforms and equipment.

O’Neill shatters high jump record

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Bennett County sophomore Rush O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School high jump record last Friday in Spearfish with his meet winning jump of 6’10.” O’Neill broke the record set by his uncle Corbin Kratovil in 2007 of 6’6.

Sharp Tailed Grouse welcome spring with dance

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Spring is here and love is in the air for prairie wildlife. LaCreek Wildlife Refuge is a great place to get in on the action. Sharp tailed grouse put on some of the most extravagant displays of affection with the males posturing and dancing at sunrise and sunset to entice the females into mating.

Local Exchange Grand Opening

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The long awaited grand opening of the Local Exchange, Martin’s newest shopping experience was Friday, April 4.There were cars parked all along Main Street Friday afternoon as the community showed up to support it’s latest local venture.

Lesmeister named Region Coach of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Bennett County High School head wrestling coach Lonny Lesmeister was named Region 4B Wrestling Coach of the Year recently, receiving his award at the State Wrestling Tournament.The award is voted on by all the coaches in the region, making it more special as these are his peers.

Rayhill and Wilson unofficial winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The unofficial election results for the Martin City election held Tuesday, April 8, 2025 are in. Gary Rayhill was reelected Mayor of Martin, receiving 103 of the votes cast. Robert Fogg Jr. received 10.Joyce Wilson took the Ward 3 seat with 42 votes. Tyler Nollett received 14.

Trump to become 47th President of the United States 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The much anticipated General Election of 2024 is somewhat in the books, with voting completed but not all counted statewide and nationwide as of Wednesday morning.Voter turnout was large in this year’s General Election with a massive turnout by early voters.