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Photo by Jacob Waln Hadley Schomp, Ally Solomon, and Sophia May are the girls that are set to represent Bennett County at the upcoming Girls State, which will be held June, 3-8.

Photo by Jacob Waln Hadley Schomp, Ally Solomon, and Sophia May are the girls that are set to represent Bennett County at the upcoming Girls State, which will be held June, 3-8.

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Boys and Girls State delegates named

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
By Kay Cee Hodson Representing Bennett County High School at the 2024 South Dakota Boys State will be Wyatt Huber, Camden O’Bryan, and Gavin Risse. Representing the school at the 2024 South Dakota Girls State will be Sophia May, Hadley Schomp, and Ally Solomon.

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Bennett County deputy has hearing on conduct

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Bennett County Sheriff’s deputy Kevin Curtis was on the agenda of the State of South Dakota Law Enforcement officers Standards and Training Commission April 16, for discussion of a proposed agreed settlement of a contested case.

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School Opt Out Meeting April 30

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Bennett County School District’s current opt out is about to expire and the school plans to again approve another opt out.The deadline to opt out is July 15.Opting out requires a two thirds vote of the governing body on or before July 15.
Shirley Claussen sells Bob's Gas

Shirley Claussen sells Bob's Gas

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Shirley Claussen sells Bob’s Gas

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
In a move that would have Bob Claussen smiling from ear to ear, his granddaughter Stevi Claussen has purchased Bob’s Gas and will be running it with Taylor Palmer, officially purchasing the business on March 1.

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Bennett County Board of Equalization meeting

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By Jacob Waln The Bennett County Commissioners held their board of equalization meeting Tuesday, April 9, with 12 appeals heard during the meeting.Of the 12 appeals heard, 25 parcels were examined due to poor soil on the property that made it no longer farmable.

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School approves Halverson contract

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District approved short term interim superintendent contract terms for former superintendent Stacy Halverson at the April 15 regular board meeting. Halverson will be paid $2,800 per week from March 26, 2024, to June 30, 2024.

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Gropper and Pettit win school board election

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Bennett County School Board election was held on Tuesday, April 9, with Gabe Gropper and Ryan Pettit coming out on top.Candidates were vying for two spots held by incumbent Scott Huber and Josh Fanning who did not run for reelection.
Photo by Tim Huether (File Photo) Reagan O’Neill made headlines across South Dakota after Friday’s Track-O-Rama meet in Rapid City. O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School long jump record with a jump of 18’ 5.5”. The previous record of 17’ 7”, held by O’Neill’s aunt, Wendy O’Neill Adamson, was set in 1998. See the full story and results on page 5.

Photo by Tim Huether (File Photo) Reagan O’Neill made headlines across South Dakota after Friday’s Track-O-Rama meet in Rapid City. O’Neill shattered the Bennett County High School long jump record with a jump of 18’ 5.5”. The previous record of 17’ 7”, held by O’Neill’s aunt, Wendy O’Neill Adamson, was set in 1998. See the full story and results on page 5.

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Reagan O’Neill shatters school record in long jump

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024