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End of an era
To accommodate a growing student population, the Blunt Elementary School was constructed in the early 1960s. The September 3, 1964 issue of the Onida Watchman related that total enrollment for the Blunt School District was the highest in many years according to Superintendent Nelson, with 63 in the high school and 143 in the grade school.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society having a very active May
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Aberdeen Area Humane Society is having a very active month with three major programs going on, including volunteer dog walking. Elaine Schaible is the area Humane Society manager who says the Sunday-only arrangement went so well that volunteer dog walking has been expanded to Friday and Saturday.
Canadian wildfire smoke creates visibility issues in northwest South Dakota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Smoke from wildfires in Canada has begun to drift south and into the Dakota News Now viewing area. Dakota News Now Aberdeen bureau reporter Allen Scott captured footage in northwest South Dakota between Aberdeen and Redfield where visibility has been affected. It’s also anticipated...
Watertown and Aberdeen area athletes for notable performances in the past week
It's the end of another week and time to honor some of the best performers for the Watertown and Aberdeen area for May 6-12. Boaz Raderschadt, Watertown — Raderschadt recorded personal-best throws to win both the boys' shot put (57-8) and discus (165-8) on Saturday in the Eastern South Dakota Conference Track and Field Championships at Brookings.
When ‘normal’ worries become out-of-control anxiety
We dive into the print and digital pages of the region’s newsrooms with Molly McRoberts. She's the newly elected president of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association and editor of Potter County News in Gettysburg, South Dakota. She joins us to look at where local journalism has been and where...
Middle School Boys win CSDC Meet
The Sully Buttes MS Boys Track and Field team crushed the competition at the Central South Dakota Conference Track and Field meet held on May 11 in Miller. The SB team scored 198 points for the title with Faulkton scoring 96 and Miller 76 to round out the top three teams. The varsity girls and boys placed 7th and 8th respectively in their divisions. Middle School girls team points were not available.
The 70th season of racing at Casino Speedway begins with field of 68 cars
Two Watertown and two Aberdeen drivers kicked off the 70th season of racing at Casino Speedway with feature victories on Mother's Day. A field of 68 cars were on hand for opening night on Sunday with racing in all six regular classes at the local track. Mike Nichols of Watertown...
Kore Cares team elevates to new heights
One of the most crucial aspects of medical care is the provider’s bedside manner, but it’s also no secret that even the best and brightest stars can still learn to grow. The Kore Cares team knows that better than most. While their team across KELOLAND has always been leading the way when it comes to in-home care and creating a connection with those they serve, thanks to a recent training collaboration, the Kore Cares team has elevated their emotional literacy to new heights.
Ten candidates from Watertown and Aberdeen areas up for the weekly honor
We need you to help pick the Public Opinion's Athlete of the Week for May 6-12. There's 10 candidates up for this week's honor. Take the time to vote. Voting runs through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Siblings have won the weekly honor the past two weeks. The April 29-May 5...
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