If...If You Spray

I want to put the biggest “IF” I possibly can on this. If you are going to spray your pastures, CRP, etc., fall is the time to do so. There are times when applying herbicide in grasslands is effective on your target species and there are times when all you are doing is taking a match to your money.

LETTERBOX: Enjoyed watching the Warbird Competitive Cheer Team in Pierre

Enjoyed watching the Warbird Competitive Cheer Team in PierreDear Editor,The editor reserves the right to determine if material submitted for publication shall be printed and may edit for accuracy, clarity and civility. Firm deadline: Fridays at 5 p.m.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the Philly beef sandwich, etc. from the Manor kitchen. In the afternoon I visited out front with Donna Satter and Kathy Brandenburg. At 7 p.m. the MN Vikings played the Chicago Bears.

It Starts With Bugs

You may not want them in your field, your garden, or especially your house but bugs are essential to a healthy grassland ecosystem. I don’t think most of us give it much thought, but are you aware of the sheer number of insects that should be in our grassland environments?

LETTERBOX: Well Represented at the 2025 State Fair

Our local talent was well represented last week: Darrel Deneke and Laura Kieser’s award winning wildlife photos, Dustin Evans performing, Caroline Witte’s riding and roping, Jerauld 4H entries, Springside machinery with Todd & Jerry, Ann Scheel’s Pampered Chef booth, Heather’s Sweet Grass...

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it late in the forenoon. I enjoyed the hamburger, tator tots and pudding from the Manor kitchen. At 1 p.m. the MN Twins played the Chicago White Sox. It was a close game – Chicago White Sox won 6-5.

LETTERBOX: Highly Recommend Teen Leadership Academy

My name is Ella Fagerhaug, and I have been involved in the Teen Leadership Academy (TLA) since I first became eligible. This incredible opportunity is offered through 4-H and brings together members from counties across the region.

From the Editor: Silence Is Not an Option

On Monday, September 8, 2025, I stood before the Wessington Springs School Board during the public forum to raise a concern not as a journalist, but as a parent and community member. I read the following statement: Good evening, members of the board.

LETTERBOX: Enjoyed the capital project story

Enjoyed the capital project storyKristi, Stopped by to see you Friday but you were out covering a football game! An editor’s (and publisher, and owner) job is never done. We were heading home to Rapid City from Arlington via Hwy 34 and when possible, I love stopping by newspaper offices.

You can help prevent the ‘gut punch’ of newspaper closures

“A gut punch.”That’s how David Bordewyk, executive director of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association, described the abrupt closure of four newspapers in the state last month.On Aug.