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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Monday, March 4: Spaghetti with meatballs, california veggies, cooked cinnamon apples, bread Tuesday, March 5: Pork chops with mushroom gravy over baked rice, seasoned spinach, pears, bread Wednesday, March 6: Taco casserole with rice and beans, pudding, peaches, bread Thursday, March 7: Chicken...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Aaron Cournoyer Aaron is the son of Eleanor and Cetan Cournoyer.His favorite classes are, “A.P. Literature, because it’s one of the more interesting classes to me.”Some of his favorite things include the color black and tacos.His favorite cartoon growing up was SpongBob Squarepants.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Kassidy Heathershaw Kassidy is the daughter of Myron and Tara Heathershaw.Her favorite classes are, “AP English is my favorite because the books we read are always really interesting.”Some of her favorite things include the colors red and purple, and mac & cheese.
Local residents enjoy lunch at the Bennett County Senior Center last Friday. Photo by Jacob Waln

Local residents enjoy lunch at the Bennett County Senior Center last Friday. Photo by Jacob Waln

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Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County may end

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Tim Huether The Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County is in jeopardy of shutting down if adequate funding is not secured for the program, according to George Larson, Executive Director for the Western South Dakota Senior Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota.
Photo by Jacob Waln The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden. Front row, from left to right, Rei Waln, Ledanien Kamerzell, Clara Weber, Aris Fanning, and Sadie Schomp. Not pictured includes: Kendyll Risse and Coach Josie Divan.

Photo by Jacob Waln The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden. Front row, from left to right, Rei Waln, Ledanien Kamerzell, Clara Weber, Aris Fanning, and Sadie Schomp. Not pictured includes: Kendyll Risse and Coach Josie Divan.

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Bennett County Middle School students host Acalympics event, Wednesday, February 21

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden.
Photo by Mandy Scherer Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer. See full story on page 5.

Photo by Mandy Scherer Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer. See full story on page 5.

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Risses place at State Wrestling Tourney

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer.Maddux Risse gets the pin against Nicholas Schlachter in the first round 113 pound class.

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Acalymics! Students v. Parents

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Jacob Waln The Bennett County Middle School will host an Acalymics students v. parents. The idea is to have parents and students come make teams and compete against each other. The event is open to the public and will be hosted Thursday, February 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Little Gym.