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Y’all sit back and enjoy the story of Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo, a great buckin’ horse named Bugsy and the Burke Stampede….Once upon a time there was a rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ legendary rodeo called the Burke Stampede.

Recent Andes Central High School graduate Luke Dangel continued his impressive rise on the national stage, turning last year's strong performance into an even bigger accomplishment by earning a national championship at the 2026 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships.

A powerful thunderstorm swept through the Lake Andes area Tuesday evening, June 30, bringing damaging winds that left a trail of destruction throughout the community and surrounding countryside. Photos by Carla Pesicka

The library is sponsoring the reading and discussion of the One Book SD selection made available by the South Dakota Humanities Council. The book selection is “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore” by Matthew Davis.

Patriotism was on full display in Pickstown as residents and visitors gathered Friday morning to celebrate Independence Day with the community's annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic in the Park.

Saturday, June 27 marked another Ravinia All-School Reunion in the books.The afternoon began at 3:30 with registration and social hour. Jan Schiferl welcomed 54 alumni and guests at 5:00 and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

As the nation celebrates IndependenceDay,theDepartment of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NationalHighwayTraffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that drinking anddrivingisdeadlyandnever an option.

10 Years Ago - 2016Bill Weikert and Jon Brandt are biking coast to coast and made a stop in Avon. Jon is nephew of Ray Brandt.Among those listed on the President's Dean List at MTI were: Trey Doom, Jeremy Leibel, Clay Lukkes, Taylor Mudder, Peggy Plaatje and Devin Tolsma.

The College Museum Committee is busy preparing for the 2026 Southern-USD/S All-College Reunion. This event will allow you an opportunity to visit the museum on Friday evening 4-8 p.m. and Saturday which highlights the new ramp that is held up by the marble pillars from the east Main Hall entrance.