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Riley Roduner stands in a corn field on her family’s farm and ranch, located three miles west of the Jerauld / Buffalo County line. Her dad Steve said that the field pictured was planted on the 8th of May. Roduner said that while this field would normally yield 120-140 bushels, this year has the potential to yield 180-190 bushels if favorable conditions continue during the growing season. PHOTO BY REMIE RODUNER FOR THE TRUE DAKOTAN

Riley Roduner stands in a corn field on her family’s farm and ranch, located three miles west of the Jerauld / Buffalo County line. Her dad Steve said that the field pictured was planted on the 8th of May. Roduner said that while this field would normally yield 120-140 bushels, this year has the potential to yield 180-190 bushels if favorable conditions continue during the growing season. PHOTO BY REMIE RODUNER FOR THE TRUE DAKOTAN

How High By The Fourth Of July?

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The standard “kneehigh by the Fourth of July” doesn’t necessarily apply in today’s farming measurements — drastic improvements in drought and pest resistant crops along with modern practice allow corn plant growth to rapidly take off once temperatures rise and the right amount of moisture is...
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns citizens to be cautious when considering purchasing products or services through a door-to-door sale.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns citizens to be cautious when considering purchasing products or services through a door-to-door sale.

Attorney General Jackley Cautions Public About Door-to-Door Sales

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns citizens to be cautious when considering purchasing products or services through a door-to-door sale.
Dakota Hemp hemp crop in 2023 near Wakonda, S.D. PHOTO: JOHN PETERSON / DAKOTA HEMP

Dakota Hemp hemp crop in 2023 near Wakonda, S.D. PHOTO: JOHN PETERSON / DAKOTA HEMP

South Dakota reaches No. 1 for hemp production

Greta Goede South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
South Dakota recently became the top producer of hemp fibers after being the third-to-last state to make it legal just three years agoSouth Dakota recently became the No. 1 producer of hemp fibers in the nation after being the third-to-last state to make it legal just three years ago.
Firemen from Woonsocket, Alpena and Wessington Springs wowed the large crowd with water challenges. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Firemen from Woonsocket, Alpena and Wessington Springs wowed the large crowd with water challenges. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Leap to Lane Draws Record Crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A host of volunteers orchestrated the highly anticipated “Leap to Lane” fundraising event again this year, which drew a record crowd of over 500 individuals to the small community last Saturday.
Jan Krohmer (above, right) was invited to play in the 2024 American Legion Band last weekend at the 2024 American Legion State Convention held in Pierre. SUBMITTED

Jan Krohmer (above, right) was invited to play in the 2024 American Legion Band last weekend at the 2024 American Legion State Convention held in Pierre. SUBMITTED

Locals make appearance at State American Legion Convention

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
This past weekend, members of the local American Legion post, Willman-Fee Post 14, attended the 2024 American Legion State Convention in Pierre.Jan Krohmer was invited to play in the 2024 American Legion Band.“You don’t have to be a Legion member to play in the band.
Water rushed down the alley between the True Dakotan and Springs Area Bus buildings last week during a storm that brought over four inches of rain to the area. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Water rushed down the alley between the True Dakotan and Springs Area Bus buildings last week during a storm that brought over four inches of rain to the area. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Jerauld County Area Avoids Floods, Receives Just Over Four Inches of Rain

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The US National Weather Service issued a flood watch, in effect last ThursdaythroughSaturday morning in Jerauld, and neighboring counties. The weather service warned that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying locations.
The Jerauld County County Commissioners met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for their regular monthly meeting. After going over the bills and canvassing votes from the primary election held on June 4, “manure concerns” was the next item on the agenda.

The Jerauld County County Commissioners met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for their regular monthly meeting. After going over the bills and canvassing votes from the primary election held on June 4, “manure concerns” was the next item on the agenda.

Topic of Manure Fills Over 90 Minutes of County Commission Meeting

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Jerauld County County Commissioners met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for their regular monthly meeting. After going over the bills and canvassing votes from the primary election held on June 4, “manure concerns” was the next item on the agenda.
Leonard Wonnenberg, shown on April 26, 2024, is a physician assistant at the James Valley Community Health Center in Huron, S.D., who uses all resources possible to help provide quality patient care. PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH/ SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH

Leonard Wonnenberg, shown on April 26, 2024, is a physician assistant at the James Valley Community Health Center in Huron, S.D., who uses all resources possible to help provide quality patient care. PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH/ SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH

Rural and reservation health providers face high hurdles

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Second in a two-part seriesThe patchwork nature of the rural and reservation health care system in South Dakota sometimes requires innovation, compassion and a healthy dose of teamwork to keep people healthy.
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