Advanced Engineering and Environment Services (AE2S) representative Christian Heinrich, who was also joined by colleague Madison Krause, overviewed five proposals for the city to consider. In light of Edgemont’s immediate needs, AE2S’s recommendation was for creating a new municipal well. Recommended as well was AC pipe replacement for the whole city. Photo by Lance Borde/Fall River County Herald-Star

Advanced Engineering and Environment Services (AE2S) representative Christian Heinrich, who was also joined by colleague Madison Krause, overviewed five proposals for the city to consider. In light of Edgemont’s immediate needs, AE2S’s recommendation was for creating a new municipal well. Recommended as well was AC pipe replacement for the whole city. Photo by Lance Borde/Fall River County Herald-Star

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City of Edgemont learns about water supply concern options

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Body EDGEMONT — The current water issues Edgemont is facing was the main topic again at last week’s city council meeting, as representatives from Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) gave a presentation of water resource alternative for the council to consider.
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New secondary principal Steve Helgeland, a native Mt. Vernon, S.D., stands in front of the Hot Springs High School building. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

New secondary principal Steve Helgeland, a native Mt. Vernon, S.D., stands in front of the Hot Springs High School building. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

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Helgeland takes over as new secondary principal

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – New Hot Springs Secondary Principal Steve Helgeland comes to the district most recently from Menno, where he served one year with multiple roles including superintendent, but has spent more than 20 years of his career in education on the side of Special...
The state’s auditor who examined Fall River County’s books for 2024/25,Toby Qualm, spent more than a half hour discussing his findings at the September 17 commission meeting. Photo by Beth Bogart/FRCH-S

The state’s auditor who examined Fall River County’s books for 2024/25,Toby Qualm, spent more than a half hour discussing his findings at the September 17 commission meeting. Photo by Beth Bogart/FRCH-S

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Audit of county finances finds weaknesses in internal controls

Beth Bogart
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – Toby Qualm, the auditor from the State’s Department of Legislative Affairs who has been in charge of looking into Fall River County’s finances for 2024 and 2025, presented his report to the commissioners at their September 17 meeting.
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Twenty years later, a few of the members of the 2003 state runner-up football team pose for a photo during the 2023 state championship game when the Bison finally returned to the Dakota Dome to win the Class 11B state title over Elk Point-Jefferson. Pictured from left is Assistant Coach Scott Beehler, Riley Northrup, Head Coach Trent Pikula, John Haskvitz, Barry Hansen, Jeremy Pepin, Scott Beehler, Tyler Norton and Kyle Bachand.

Twenty years later, a few of the members of the 2003 state runner-up football team pose for a photo during the 2023 state championship game when the Bison finally returned to the Dakota Dome to win the Class 11B state title over Elk Point-Jefferson. Pictured from left is Assistant Coach Scott Beehler, Riley Northrup, Head Coach Trent Pikula, John Haskvitz, Barry Hansen, Jeremy Pepin, Scott Beehler, Tyler Norton and Kyle Bachand.

Bison Athletics Hall of Fame to host induction banquet Oct. 3

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame will host its Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the American Legion, where one team, one coach and three athletes will be recognized.
Hot Springs’ Layton Ringstmeyer pitches during an elimination game versus eventual champion Winner on Friday, July 17. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Hot Springs’ Layton Ringstmeyer pitches during an elimination game versus eventual champion Winner on Friday, July 17. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Post 71 finishes 2nd in Region 7B baseball tourney

Submitted By Jess Naze
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – Last week, on Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, the Hot Springs Post 71 baseball team hosted the 7B Legion Jr.
Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Hot Springs Claybusters finish as trapshooting state runners-up

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body ABERDEEN – Fresh off their state title in 2025, the Hot Springs Claybusters trapshooting team had another successful season in 2026 which culminated this past weekend in Aberdeen at the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League (SDSHSCTL) State Tournament featuring...
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Mary Jane Cape

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body March 25, 1930 - July 24, 2026 Mary Jane Cape, 96, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away July 24, 2026. Mary Jane was born on March 25, 1930, in Hastings, Neb.
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Judy Lenore Ferguson

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body Judy Lenore Ferguson, 79, of Silt, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side.
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Diane Rae Hamaker (‘Beaner’)

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body December 7, 1971 - July 13, 2026 With heavy hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of a remarkable woman whose kindness, laughter, and loving spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
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