Commissioners approve Frost Factory Medical Cannabis license renewal

By Taylor Risse The Bennett County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, July 11, which wrapped up in a record time of two minutes.A special meeting was called to approve the license renewal for Frost Factory Medical Cannabis.

Danté Rascher competed at 2024 National 4-H Shooting Sports

By Kathy Rayhill The 2024 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship was held in Grand Island, Nebraska June 23-28. Dante Rascher, a Bennett County 4-H member, qualified to be on the Small Bore Pistol Team representing South Dakota.

Code enforcement heated topic at Martin City Council meeting

By Mandy Scherer The Martin City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, July 10 with all council members present.Others in attendance were: City Attorney Sara Frankenstein, George Larson, Anthony Kathol, Chuck Soderlin, Robert Fogg, Judd Schomp, Chief Doug Lucero, Jeff Siscoe, Blu...

Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns

By Tim Huether Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1.He replaces Fr.

Hwy work in progress on Hwy 18

The South Dakota Dept. of Transportation is in the process of road maintenance projects in the area with a three mile chip and seal on Hwy 18 that started on Monday at Vetal, according to Brad Norrid, Engineering Supervisor out of Winner.After that is completed, they will chip and seal Hwy 18 from...

Billy Waln Heads to Rock Springs for NHSRF

By Jacob Waln The 76th National High School Rodeo Finals are approaching. This is the largest rodeo in the world. With more than 1,700 contestants traveling to Rock Springs, Wyo. These contestants come from all over the United States.

Jessica Arland joins Horizon Health Martin Dental

Horizon Health is pleased to welcome Jessica Arland, DDS, MS, to its Martin Dental Clinic.Dr. Arland is from Jackson, Wyoming but currently lives in Martin. She graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion.

Bovine Trichomoniasis Found in Bennett County beef cattle herd

Bovine trichomoniasis (trich) has been detected in a South Dakota cattle herd. A bull from a beef cattle herd in Bennett County has tested positive for the disease.

Commissioners approve $300,000 opt out for Roads Only

By Taylor Risse At the July 3 regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners, the board unanimously voted to approve Resolution #5-2024 which passed an opt out in the amount of $300,000 for five years and to be used on roads only.All commissioners were present except Keeley Clausen.After...

Bennett County Ambulance Service in Crisis

The Bennett County Ambulance Service is in crisis.