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Gregory County 4-H kicks off 2026 with creative wreath-making workshop

Gregory County 4-H rang in the New Year with its first workshop of 2026—a hands-on wreath making event led by local 4-H volunteer Erin Schulte and 4-H Program Assistant Morgan Rozeboom. The workshop brought youth together to learn both the art and technique behind making visually appealing wreaths while encouraging creativity and sustainability.
Local family welcomes fifth generation this holiday season

Local family welcomes fifth generation this holiday season
Student interest in SD energy programs on the rise

In South Dakota, where the state’s proportion of clean energy production is the highest in the country, students are taking advantage of growing energy workforce needs. Lake Area Technical College, which has two degree-providing programs in the energy sector, has seen students with renewed interest in the industry thanks to both its growth and opportunity in the state.
Honoring our local heroes:

As part of a new initative by VA Secretary Doug Collins to honor veterans aged 90 and older, Elmer Karl and Vince Berens received a certificate and Collins’ personal coin in a framed presentation..
A look back at Gregory in 2025

January: Morgan Painter became the new owner of The Gregory Times-Advocate. Lee Lubbers was the top producer in the South Dakota National Wheat Foundation Contest.
ICE's year in SD, from small towns to Operation: Prairie Thunder

Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s collaborative anti-crime and immigration enforcement effort will continue into the new year, the governor’s office has confirmed.

Second-inning burst enough to lead Dell Rapids past Colome

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Dell Rapids PBR defeated Colome Chaos 16-0 in the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association State Tournament at Cadwell Park in Mitchell on Thursday, August 6, 2026, thanks in part to 13 runs in the second inning.

The Train Station launches Teacher Supply Drive

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, The Train Station is giving the community an opportunity to support local teachers while enjoying a sweet treat. The Train Station is asking community members to help stock local classrooms by bringing in items from a teacher’s classroom wish list.

Gregory County FFA earns Two-Star Chapter Award

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The Gregory County FFA Chapter was again recognized as a twostar chapter at Nationals. The chapter received a national chapter award at the state convention in April, and placed 7th overall.

3-wheeled cycles a hot ride in Sturgis even as hidden safety issue arises

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

STURGIS, S.D. – It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that threewheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world.

2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally vehicle count – through day three

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

STURGIS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will provide daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs from August 7-16, 2026.

Random thoughts from an easily distracted mind

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The younger a person is, the more exciting birthdays are. Conversely, as we age, the observance of birthdays is a mixed bag. Some dread the yearly reminder that time passes despite best efforts to refuse aging, but others celebrate that they made another trip around the sun and still live to make another.

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Gregory County 4-H kicks off 2026 with creative wreath-making workshop

Local family welcomes fifth generation this holiday season

Student interest in SD energy programs on the rise

Honoring our local heroes:

A look back at Gregory in 2025

ICE's year in SD, from small towns to Operation: Prairie Thunder

Second-inning burst enough to lead Dell Rapids past Colome

The Train Station launches Teacher Supply Drive

Gregory County FFA earns Two-Star Chapter Award

3-wheeled cycles a hot ride in Sturgis even as hidden safety issue arises

2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally vehicle count – through day three

Random thoughts from an easily distracted mind

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