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Sharp Tailed Grouse welcome spring with dance

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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.

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Local Exchange Grand Opening

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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.The Local Exchange is not just a gift store, it is a gathering...

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Lesmeister named Region Coach of the Year

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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.When asked what he...

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Rayhill and Wilson unofficial winners

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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.

Trump to become 47th President of the United States 2024

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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.
The Bennett County Sheriff’s Office and the Martin Police Department have merged and now are working together. The new, combined force is left to right: Stuart Bucholz, Doug Lucero, Anthony Aronov, Kevin Curtis, Chase Frank, Jason Erwin, and Chrissy Lewis. Not pictured are: Beth Moore, Kenny Denison, John Waters and Tanner Goss.

The Bennett County Sheriff’s Office and the Martin Police Department have merged and now are working together. The new, combined force is left to right: Stuart Bucholz, Doug Lucero, Anthony Aronov, Kevin Curtis, Chase Frank, Jason Erwin, and Chrissy Lewis. Not pictured are: Beth Moore, Kenny Denison, John Waters and Tanner Goss.

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Law Departments officially combined

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Photo by Tim Huether The Bennett County School Board was recognized as a Bronze Level board by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Pictured from left, seated, Kayla Claussen, Mike Olson; standing, Scott Huber, Dallas Louden and Ryan Pettit.

Photo by Tim Huether The Bennett County School Board was recognized as a Bronze Level board by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Pictured from left, seated, Kayla Claussen, Mike Olson; standing, Scott Huber, Dallas Louden and Ryan Pettit.

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School board awarded Bronze

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Bennett County School Board of Education was honored at their regular meeting Monday night with an award presented to them by Superintendent Carol Galbraith.
Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.

Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.

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Marva Hicks shares her adventures and her wisdom

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
It can easily be assumed life on a ranch is simple and boring. It isn’t until someone is willing to open up, that the richness and fullness of that life can be unearthed. Marva Hicks recently offered stories of her vibrant life.Marva was born to Marvin and Hazel Howe on May 23, 1937, here in Martin.
Some of the Do it Best Pioneer Building Supply crew pictured left to right: Keenan Menard, owners Jay and Janell Yohner, Andy Karns and Tayten Shangreau.

Some of the Do it Best Pioneer Building Supply crew pictured left to right: Keenan Menard, owners Jay and Janell Yohner, Andy Karns and Tayten Shangreau.

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Do it Best Hardware Store building back Main Street

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It’s been a few years since Bennett County had two hardware stores, but that has changed as Martin born and raised Jay Yohner opened up a Do it Best hardware store at 302 Main Street in Martin in mid-July.Do it Best is a franchise that has been serving the do-it-yourselfer since 1945.