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South Dakota Gubernatorial candidates Larry Rhoden (R) and Dan Ahlers (D) will respond to primarily agriculture-focused questions during a gubernatorial debate hosted by South Dakota Farmers Union in the Freedom Tent during the South Dakota State Fair Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.

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I have to read some tea leaves to give you the following information. David Fogel assures me that he and Eddie Shaffer are now leading the league. I’m going with that, but I’m sure interested in what the official results are.

At the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council, held Monday, August 17, 2026, Camden Hofer, Project Engineer from SPN Helms, the engineering firm for Phase I of the sewer/water/streets project, was on hand to answer questions about change order 3, a $474,839 increase. Wastewater quantities were less than planned, but water utility quantities were increased because some lengthy water services were added, which included extra valves and water main work.

Justin Jelinek has been hired as the new police officer for the City of Gregory. Jelinek, a 2000 graduate of Gregory High School, has lived in the community his entire life, with the exception of his college years.

Department leader expresses confidence in ability to fund project but concern for future funding The South Dakota Transportation Commission on August 13 approved a nearly $290 million bid — about $40 million above the state’s estimate — to replace the Platte-Winner Bridge. The vote means the state is moving forward with what Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt called “the largest project that the DOT has ever led.” The commission accepted Ames Construction’s $289.99 million bid to replace the state Highway 44 bridge over the Missouri River in the southeast part of the state.

Over the next several weeks, The Gregory Times-Advocate will highlight the Amish businesses that have started operating in the area over the past several months. One misconception about Amish businesses is that they don’t pay taxes.

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Duane Lee Bertram, 56, Dallas, SD, passengers between 14-18 required to wear seat belts, fine $25.00. Brennan J.

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