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Oglala Lakota College Receives $2.5 Million NSF Grant to Launch Tribal-Focused Environmental Science Master’s Program

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Oglala Lakota College (OLC) has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) to establish the college’s first accredited Master of Science degree in Environmental Science.

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A South Dakotan Luau

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

There was a novel spin on an age old tradition at the branding held by Levi Mosher and Tina Palmer on Saturday, May 10. The festive, Luau themed event added a fun, colorful take to this year's branding season.

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Commissioner Fogg Suggests Closure of portion of Old Highway 18

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

By Chris DocterWhile the regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners which was held on Wednesday, June 4, was several hours shorter than their previous meeting, it was no less tumultuous.

Branding Season: a tradition to celebrate

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

By Chris DocterBranding cattle to denote ownership is an ancient practice. Branding of livestock was depicted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs as far back as 2,700 B.C. While most areas of livestock management have advanced, the practice of hot branding has stayed the same throughout history.

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Shane Boomer earns PhD

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

By Chris DocterSince Shane Boomer graduated from Bennett County High School in 2017, he has been working tirelessly to continue to pursue education in the medical field.

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Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

By South Dakota Department of HealthThe South Dakota Department of Health is reporting the first measles case of 2025 in a South Dakota resident. An adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally.

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Get ready for SummerFest!

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

By Chris DocterMark your calendars and rev your engines. The fourth annual Martin SummerFest starts at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 21 on Main Street.Event coordinator Doug Johnson has been working tirelessly to round up this year’s vendors and set up a day of fun for the whole town to enjoy.

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American Legion Post 240 holds 40th annual Memorial Day ceremony

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

By Chris DocterBad weather may have made the logistics of this year’s Memorial Day ceremony a bit tricky, but American Legion Post 240 rose to Mother Nature’s challenge.

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National Thunderdomesticity Art Show Features Rosemary Buchmann

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Artist Rosemary Buchmann former Bennett County High Art teacher will have her artwork featured in the Thunderdomesticity: Witness Me art exhibition in Vermillion, South Dakota. Over 50 artists from across the country will be included in this post-apocalyptic themed show.

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City Council swears in new members

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

By Chris DocterA regular meeting of the Martin City Council was held May 14, at 5:50 p.m. All members were present. Also present were Mayor Gary Rayhill, Finance Officer Jean Kirk, and City Attorney Sara Frankenstein.