Monthly Archives: April 2005

Wakonda track team gets another state qualifier By Ashley Anderson More and more Wakonda track runners are qualifying for the state meet. Freshman, Katie Soko-lowski qualified in the high jump Thursday, April 14 with the jump of 5' at the Centerville Rotary Relays. So far there have only been two … Read Article →

Mickelson Trail photo contest entries sought The first annual Mickelson Trail Photo Contest, with categories for both professionals and amateurs, is scheduled June 5-10, in the Black Hills. The 109-mile Mickelson Trail is a hiking and cycling route running through the Black Hills, from Deadwood in the north to Edgemont … Read Article →

Statewide tornado drill planned April 27 April 25-29 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds has declared April 25-29 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota so that all citizens are aware of safety precautions they can take during the severe weather they often encounter in … Read Article →

Change of address for Rep. Herseth U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth's Sioux Falls constituent service office has moved to a new location. The new address is: Rep. Stephanie Herseth 326 East 8th Street Suite 108 Sioux Falls SD 57104 Sioux Falls phone and fax numbers remain un-changed: Phone: (605) 367-8371 Fax: … Read Article →

American Legion convention April 26 Legionnaires from Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Douglas, Hutchinson and Yankton Counties will gather Tuesday, April 26, at Corsica for the annual District 7 Spring Convention of the South Dakota American Legion. The Legion business session will start at 8 p.m. in the Corsica Legion … Read Article →

Yankton's National Guard unit alerted for Operation Iraqi Freedom Gov. Mike Rounds announced April 18 that South Dakota National Guard soldiers from Yankton's C "Charlie" Battery and other soldiers from throughout the 147th Field Artillery's 1st Battalion areas were alerted for possible mobilization. "Time and time again, the men and … Read Article →

Evaluate alfalfa stands for winter injury It's a good time to evaluate alfalfa stands for winter injury, a South Dakota State University specialist said. SDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist Peter Jeranyama said alfalfa stands are at risk for winter injury or winterkill each year in South Dakota and most of … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice By April Borders We have recently been blessed with good precipitation and this moisture has helped our crops but it has also helped to promote winter annual weed germination and growth. Winter annual weeds are especially troublesome because they compete with the crop throughout the growing season. … Read Article →

Livestock facilities tour is May 11-12 A tour of livestock facilities in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa is set for May 11-12. SDSU Extension Structures and Environment Specialist Steve Pohl said the Minnkota Agri-Builders and Equipment Association is sponsoring the two day bus tour for builders, livestock equipment suppliers, consultants, … Read Article →

South Dakota animal rabies decreases in 2004 Animal rabies dropped 29 percent in South Dakota from 2003 to 2004, according to figures released today by the Department of Health. A total of 94 animals tested positive for rabies in 2004, down from 132 in 2003.�The wild rabid animals included 67 … Read Article →