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Charlie Johnson caught me in a moment of weakness and convinced me to attempt to revive a column I used to write about our Wednesday golf league. If you are unfortunate enough to read this and you become bored, I would urge you to give Charlie a call and chew him out. He doesn’t take direction well so you might have to chew him out more than once.

On Sunday, May 24, the National Memorial Day Concert airs live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, hosted by Tony Awardwinner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise—both longtime champions of Veterans and service members.

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Gregory County Club Baseball fell short in a tough game against the Platte-Geddes/Dakota Christian/ White Lake Honkers on May 13, losing 0-7, ending their 2026 season with a 5-7 record. The Honkers got on the board in the first inning after Keaton Christensen singled, scoring one run.

America is turning 250—and there’s no better place to celebrate than in South Dakota’s great outdoors. This summer, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks invites you to be part of the celebration with Adventure 250: Make Your History in South Dakota State Parks.

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Ideal Soil Solutions, a new soil health-focused brand launching this summer, is dedicated to helping producers across South Dakota and North Dakota understand and improve soil health and soil balance, by integrating proven agronomic principles with existing and emerging technologies.

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks As we roll into our second fishing report of the 2026 season and gear up for Memorial Day Weekend, we’re excited to partner with the Midwest Walleye Challenge hosted by Angler’s Atlas to bring you the latest news from the river. For anglers looking to add a little competition to their time on the water, this is a great chance to fish South Dakota’s lakes and rivers, represent your county, and compete for prizes while contributing valuable data to our fisheries. Running now to June 28th, the Midwest Walleye Challenge offers awards ranging from longest catch to tough luck stories, making it fun for anglers of all ages and skill levels. With just a $25 entry through the MyCatch app, it’s an easy way to turn your fishing trips into competition, community, conservation, and a stronger future for South Dakota fisheries. We’re proud to have Angler’s Atlas supporting the 2026 fishing season as we head into one of the favorite weekends of the year.

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