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HIGHMORE — Strong storms ripped through portions of central and eastern South Dakota early Monday morning, leaving roofs torn off homes, vehicles tipped over, grain bins caved in and wind turbine towers folded in half.

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The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is thrilled to bring the now 10 time PRCA Rodeo Clown of the year Justin Rumford, to The Burke Stampede’s 36th edition. That’s right, the funniest guy in rodeo, affectionately called “Rump”, is coming back to entertain crowds on Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at the Burke Stampede Rodeo, all starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Stampede Arena, Burke, SD.

Tyler Kenzy was announced as the winner of the South Dakota Cattleman’s Association’s Fed Cattle Challenge at their Prime Time Gala on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Sioux Falls. Tyler represented Gregory County FFA in the team division.

At the time of this article, there are 25 cases of New World Screwworm in the United States, 24 cases are in central and southwest Texas and 1 case was detected in a dog in southeast New Mexico. The cases involve cattle, goats, sheep, and a dog.

Stress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media. We live in a world of endless notifications, growing expectations, and competing demands that pull us in multiple directions at once. We are often expected to be constantly available and do more than our time and energy allow. However, our body and brain were not designed to handle this level of continuous stress and demand. As a result, many people struggle to maintain balance, manage stress effectively, and protect their overall well-being.

YES. Winds in excess of 130 mph hit north-central South Dakota early Monday, June 29, 2026, breaking records and causing significant damage.

Summer is here with the hot weather. Temperatures are forecasted to be high all week for the Missouri River, with some chances for rain, cloud cover, and wind.

Youth gardeners dug into handson learning during Gardening Part 1 on Thursday, May 28, with instructors Tom and Peg Glover. Par-ticipants toured the garden, learned planting techniques, and planted tomatoes, potatoes, beans, melons, peppers, and onions. Each child had the opportunity to take home seeds and plants to continue gardening at home and wrapped up the day by enjoying homemade jerky.

Gregory County 4-H members explored their creativity during a jewelry-making workshop on June 2 led by Erin Schulte. Participants selected colorful beads and designed their own necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The activity allowed members to express their Gregory County 4-H members spent June 26 practicing their roping skills during a dummy roping session. Participants worked on building confidence and improving technique in preparation for upcoming rodeos. Whether learning the basics or gaining additional practice, members had the opportunity to sharpen their skills while enjoying a fun and educational experience.