MURDO
Unchallenged Thune stops for ice cream in Mitchell 
What does a U.S. senator do on a summer day during a congressional recess when he has no re-election opponent?
He stops for a burger and ice cream sundae at Culver’s in Mitchell.
That’s what John Thune did Friday while on his way to see some old friends at Hutch’s Café and Lounge in Presho and his parents in Murdo.
By Seth Tupper , July 10, 2010
Candidates for sheriff not county residents in some cases
Voters in four area counties will decide sheriff’s races this fall that feature a candidate from outside their county.
Ray Westendorf, a Charles Mix County sheriff who did not seek re-election, filed as an independent candidate in Sanborn County to run against 20-year sheriff Tom Fridley in November.
By Melanie Brandert , June 26, 2010
75% of S.D. lawyers work in four counties, leading to rural-lawyer shortage
After seven years of practicing law in Las Vegas, Anita Fuoss made an uncommon career choice.
Rather than continue climbing the ladder in a big-city firm, she returned to her native Jones County, South Dakota — population 1,193 — to open her own office.
By Seth Tupper , February 20, 2010
Jones County crash victim identified
MURDO - An 18-year-old Black Hawk man died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash 10 miles west of Murdo on Interstate 90.
By News release , January 12, 2010
One killed in fatal crash near Murdo
MURDO - A two-vehicle crash 10 miles west of Murdo on Interstate 90 killed one person Tuesday morning.
By News release , January 12, 2010
Paul Anderson, Murdo
Paul A. Anderson, 94, Murdo, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center, Pierre.
November 06, 2009
Lyman stays unbeaten
MURDO — Lyman improved to 5-0 with a 58-0 win over Jones County Saturday in a high school football game in Murdo.
October 05, 2009
Capital for Day set in Murdo next week
MURDO — On Wednesday, Murdo will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day.
The following schedule is planned:
September 17, 2009
Schools get bonding OK for repairs, renovations
School districts in Murdo, Mount Vernon, Corsica and Kimball are among seven South Dakota districts that have been approved for nearly $2.5 million in bonding authority under the federal government’s Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program.
By Ross Dolan , June 26, 2009
Thune: EPA rules may ‘kill’ ethanol in America
Members of South Dakota’s congressional delegation on Wednesday lashed out at what they perceive as “questionable” and “ridiculous” land-use models that they feel could devastate the American biofuels industry.
By Korrie Wenzel , May 14, 2009
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