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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.

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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.

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Congratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Babies born this coming Saturday could get a birthday present featuring a guy who knows how to have fun — The Cat in the Hat.Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating the iconic children’s author’s 120th birthday with a free giveaway of “The Cat in...

Jill Pertler

Slices of Life

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

It all started with a quote on social media: “Imagine if spiders screamed when you found them.”First off, wouldn’t that make finding a spider doubly scary? At least horror movie jump scary.

Bennett County Court News

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Cases disposed to2/7/2024 - 2/15/2024Abbreviation Legend F1: Class 1 felony F2: Class 2 felony F3: Class 3 felony F4: Class 4 felony F5: Class 5 felony F6: Class 6 felony M1: Class 1 misdemeanor M2: Class 2 misdemeanor MO: Municipal ordinance PO: Petty Offense IOP: Intensive Outpatient Treatment...

Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Second-Degree Murder, Robbery, Carjacking, and Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence.

Dusty Johnson

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

BIG News This week, I voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. His willful and systemic refusal to follow the laws set by Congress to secure the southern border has created a national security and safety crisis in communities across America, including South Dakota.

Elizabeth “Liz” May

Legislative Update

Elizabeth “liz” May

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

A range of bills made their way through the legislature. Crossover Day is on the horizon, and with it could bring some longer days. Crossover Day is the final day for bills of cross from their chamber of origin.

Events/Happenings

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

4-H Market Steer Weigh-InCheck-in on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. at the Sale Barn. If you have any questions, please call Mary Kay Sell at 605-6856972.Meetings Bennett County CommissionersMeeting, the first/third Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., in the Commissioner’s Room at the Bennett County Courthouse.