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This sign located at Vivos xPoint shows a long list of amenities, most of which – marked with a circle that reads “COMING SOON” – have yet to be built at the Igloo bunker compound, located southwest of Edgemont.

This sign located at Vivos xPoint shows a long list of amenities, most of which – marked with a circle that reads “COMING SOON” – have yet to be built at the Igloo bunker compound, located southwest of Edgemont.

Igloo bunker residents file class-action lawsuit against owner of Vivos xPoint

Bart Pfankuch
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Body A new class-action lawsuit, if successful, could require the California owner of former military munitions bunkers near Edgemont to pay more than $17 million to people who rent the so-called igloos for use as homes or shelters to protect them in the case of a global catastrophe.
Throughout the event, approximately 350 people attended in Centennial Park, bringing their lawn chairs, blankets and respect. People also gathered at the American Legion hall for fellowship and food.

Throughout the event, approximately 350 people attended in Centennial Park, bringing their lawn chairs, blankets and respect. People also gathered at the American Legion hall for fellowship and food.

Faith, Family and Freedom highlighted at Hot Springs’ Charlie Kirk Memorial

Charity Maness
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – Last week on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a memorial for Charlie Kirk was held in Hot Springs Centennial Park honoring his life and his legacy.

Meals on Wheels opting to not to deliver in Fall River County

Charity Maness
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – According to Kristen Kilmer, Communications Administrator Department of Human Services (DHS) in a Guest Editorial featured on page A7 of this newspaper, the information recently disseminated through the Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota (MOWWSD) website and...
Photo by Beth Bogar Rep. Tim Goodwin suggests Fall River County as the future location for a West River annex of the new State Penitentiary being built in Sioux Falls —bringing not only permanent well-paid jobs to the County but potentially solving the issues related to the aging County jail next door to the Courthouse.

Photo by Beth Bogar Rep. Tim Goodwin suggests Fall River County as the future location for a West River annex of the new State Penitentiary being built in Sioux Falls —bringing not only permanent well-paid jobs to the County but potentially solving the issues related to the aging County jail next door to the Courthouse.

Rep. Goodwin: Fall River County should partner with SD for West River Annex of new state pen

Beth Bogart
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS — Another pressing issue for the County’s future that was discussed at the Oct. 16 commission meeting was whether to build a new jail. That topic got a new permutation when District 30 Rep.
A large crowd enjoyed the 2025 Fall River Ag Appreciation Banquet on Saturday night at the Red Rock River Resort. Photos by Katie Merdanian/Fall River County Herald-Star

A large crowd enjoyed the 2025 Fall River Ag Appreciation Banquet on Saturday night at the Red Rock River Resort. Photos by Katie Merdanian/Fall River County Herald-Star

Hot Springs Chamber hosts Ag Appreciation Banquet

Katie Merdanian
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – Red Rock River Resort was filled with local ag producers and their supporters this past Saturday night for the annual Fall River County Ag Appreciation Banquet on Oct. 11.
Friends Christa Achtenberg, Sharon Kearns and Carla Kreuger take home a win as German Beer Girls while other contestants Heather and Bob Pruess, Vanessa Soulek, and Jennifer and Brian Bengs applaud. (Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star)

Friends Christa Achtenberg, Sharon Kearns and Carla Kreuger take home a win as German Beer Girls while other contestants Heather and Bob Pruess, Vanessa Soulek, and Jennifer and Brian Bengs applaud. (Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star)

Hot Springs Octoberfest brings dancing, beer and laughter

Charity Maness
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – A little rain did not dampen the spirits of those who attended the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Octoberfest, held earlier this month on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Centennial Park.
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