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Local dentist pranks downtown construction crews As downtown street construction crews were excavating in front of Dr. Pete Sotherland’s dental office, they found a skeleton buried under the foundation. As his own April Fool’s joke, Sotherland had buried part of a diagnostic skeleton while the crews were at lunch, and then sat back to watch the reactions of the unsuspecting workers when they returned.

Local dentist pranks downtown construction crews As downtown street construction crews were excavating in front of Dr. Pete Sotherland’s dental office, they found a skeleton buried under the foundation. As his own April Fool’s joke, Sotherland had buried part of a diagnostic skeleton while the crews were at lunch, and then sat back to watch the reactions of the unsuspecting workers when they returned.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Several names on ballot for Commissioner, District 30

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – There are contested races in the primary election for both the Fall River County Commission and South Dakota District 30 this year, as a combined 18 people submitted petitions for a total of six positions, which includes three commission seats, two District 30 House...
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Powdered eggs...

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body This year’s Easter Egg Hunt at the South Dakota State Veterans Home featured a powdering of snow as kids raced across the lawn to gobble up eggs.

No need for city, school election in Hot Springs

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Neither the City of Hot Springs nor the Hot Springs School District will be holding elections in June, due to lack of competition amongst candidates. In fact, both entities are still seeking people to submit letters of intent to fill some open seats.
Mayor Bob Nelson read the City of Hot Springs Proclamation proclaiming March 29, 2024 as Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans Day to Vietnam Veterans at the annual American Legion Riders Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans dinner. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Mayor Bob Nelson read the City of Hot Springs Proclamation proclaiming March 29, 2024 as Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans Day to Vietnam Veterans at the annual American Legion Riders Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans dinner. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Vietnam Veterans welcomed home with American Legion feast

Charity Maness
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – More than 50 Vietnam Veterans attended the annual American Legion Riders and Auxiliary Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans feast held Saturday, March 30, at the American Legion Hall in Hot Springs.
The Edgemont High School Quiz Bowl team recently took first place at the PAC Tournament on Monday, March 18, 2024. Pictured from left to right, top to bottom, are Katelyn Lauritsen, Markus Ashwanden, Kira Dermatis, Jackie Heisler, Jason (JJ) Ostenson, Advisor Sam Miller, Mackenzie Hollenbeck, Brendan Nelson, and Advisor Scott Corbett. Photo courtesy of Hott Shotts Photography

The Edgemont High School Quiz Bowl team recently took first place at the PAC Tournament on Monday, March 18, 2024. Pictured from left to right, top to bottom, are Katelyn Lauritsen, Markus Ashwanden, Kira Dermatis, Jackie Heisler, Jason (JJ) Ostenson, Advisor Sam Miller, Mackenzie Hollenbeck, Brendan Nelson, and Advisor Scott Corbett. Photo courtesy of Hott Shotts Photography

Edgemont Quiz Bowl teams triumph at Panhandle Conference Tournament

Garland Wright
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – In a display of intellectual prowess and team spirit, the Edgemont High School and Middle School Quiz Bowl teams showcased their talents at the Panhandle Conference Tournament held in Sioux County on Monday, March 18.

No need for election in Edgemont next month

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – The Edgemont municipal election for city council and school board – which is normally held in April – will not be necessary this year due to lack of competition. Instead, all current incumbent candidates will maintain their respective seats.
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