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Storms uproot trees, damage buildings in area
A Letcher farmer lost five grain bins and Letcher residents lost power Monday night when strong storms blew through the area, bringing along heavy rain and high winds.That damage occurred on Jim Edwards’ farm southwest of Letcher, said Ernie Anderson, Sanborn County chief deputy and emergency management director.
“The big grain bins were rolled up like a pop can,” he said.
By Melanie Brandert , September 01, 2010
Chester rolls past White Lake/Plankinton
PLANKINTON — Drew Kreutzfeldt threw a pair of first-half touchdowns to lead Chester Area to a 42-8 win over White Lake/Plankinton on Saturday in both team’s season-openers. Dylan Kreutzfeldt added three touchdown runs in the second half for Chester, which will face Mount Vernon this week.By Sports staff , August 30, 2010
Public meeting to be held on Sanborn County opt-out 
FORESTBURG — Sanborn County commissioners will conduct the last of two public meetings on the proposed $350,000 annual opt-out of the state property tax freeze at 7 p.m. today at the 4-H building in Forestburg.
By Staff reports , August 25, 2010
Opinion: Letters to the Editor
Disappointed with council’s decision
To the Editor:
I was at last night’s (Aug. 17) budget hearing at City Hall, representing the Dakota Discovery Museum, of which I am president of the board of directors.
To say I am disappointed at the council’s decision to not fund Cornerstones, the Dakota Discovery Museum and the Prehistoric Indian Village is understating my concerns.
August 21, 2010
Opinion: Letters to the Editor
A new perspective on road problems
To the Editor:
I am writing to offer a different perspective on the discussion of road repair, maintenance and “returning some roads to gravel.” Beginning last Wednesday, I traveled via automobile across the state of Iowa, down to Hannibal, Mo., and over to Jacksonville, Ill.
July 31, 2010
Forty-six teams to compete in 12-and-under state baseball tourney
Bob Everson and his Mitchell Thunder baseball team haven’t had a ton of success yet this summer.
But all that could change after this weekend’s VFW 12-and-under state baseball tournament.
By Travis Mester , July 23, 2010
Corn Palace rodeo wraps up
After a busy four days of competition, the 40th annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo came to a close Sunday night at Horseman’s Sports Arena.
And rodeo chairman Jim Miskimins said this year was one of the best Mitchell has seen.
“We really had a great weekend,” Miskimins said following Sunday’s final event. “(Saturday) we had a couple problems with the storm that blew in, but the evening turned out to be lovely. Lots of people made their way out here and the crowd was lively and energetic. It was really a pretty great rodeo.”
By Travis Mester , July 19, 2010
Kennebec’s Jandreau ties for first
Later this week, Dawson Jandreau will make the trek to Gillette, Wyo., to defend his national saddle bronc title at the National High School Finals Rodeo.
Jandreau, who recently graduated from Lyman High School and resides in Kennebec, won his first national title at the 2009 NHSFR.
By Leah Rado , July 16, 2010
Schmitz wins junior event at Lakeview
Mitchell’s JP Schmitz won the boys’ 16-18 age division at an Avera/Austad Junior Golf Tour event Tuesday at Lakeview Golf Course.
Schmitz shot a 71 to take the top spot a stroke clear of Brookings’ Chris Holmquist. Brandon’s John Grothe took third with a 73.
By The Daily Republic , July 08, 2010
Moody looking to get back to NFR, top of world rankings
Last year was the first time in three years that the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo got under way without Jill Moody.
The Letcher resident isn’t planning on that being the case when the NFR rolls around this December.
By Travis Mester , June 26, 2010
Area cowboys to compete in College National Finals Rodeo
Three area cowboys will compete at the College National Finals Rodeo, which starts Sunday in Casper, Wyo.
Artesian’s Blake Baade, Letcher’s Tyrell Moody and Dalton Kelly-Richter, a student at Mitchell Technical Institute, will all compete at the week-long rodeo.
By Sports staff , June 12, 2010
Duane Northrup, Letcher
Duane Northrup, 73, Letcher, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Sanford Hospice Centennial Cottage, Sioux Falls.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Letcher Community Church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Will Funeral Chapel, Mitchell, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
May 25, 2010
Duane Northrup, Letcher
Duane Northrup, 73, of Letcher, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Sanford Hospice Centennial Cottage in Sioux Falls.
May 24, 2010
Gordon Sonne, Letcher
Gordon LeRoy Sonne, 82, rural Letcher, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Letcher, with the Rev. Mindy Ehrke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Basham Funeral Home, Woonsocket, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
April 30, 2010
Gordon Sonne, Letcher
Gordon L. Sonne, 82, rural Letcher, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls.
April 29, 2010
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