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The Fort Randall Dam is taking on a massive modernization effort as the Major Unit Rehabilitation Project is officially in motion. Over the next eight years, all eight units of the powerhouse will be replaced. The first of the new units started to arrive the week of July 9. These hydro-powered turbine units are over three stories tall, far too tall to be delivered in one piece. So, piece-by-piece, parts of the new unit will be delivered and set up at the staging grounds near and inside Ft. Randall Powerhouse. Over the next 18 months, the first old unit will be removed and the new pieces will be assembled into a brand new unit, marking one of the largest upgrades in the dam’s history. Standing more than three stories tall, each unit is a towering feat of engineering. After some testing to confirm the new unit is running smoothly, the rest of the units will be similarly removed and replaced two at a time.

Brian Collins, formerly of Gregory, now residing in Georgia, was among the 1,369 graduates who received their degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2024-25 academic year. Collins earned a Doctor of Medical Science.

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The First Fidelity Pledge of $25,000 gets the Gregory Pool Committee one step closer to meeting the $200,000 matching pledge made by Elmer Karl in July 2024. Every donation matters and is greatly appreciated. Donations can be set up on a 5 year tax deductible pledge through City of Gregory. A direct account for the pool has been established at BankWest if you’d also like to make a one time donation of any amount.

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Following the success of the Fourth of July sidewalk square painting competition, the Gregory Public Library is once again inviting local artists and enthusiasts to showcase their creativity, but this time on a much smaller scale.

The SD Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) will host the Mitchell Region Roundup on July 16 at Palace City Brewery in Mitchell, SD. The Region Roundup is open to both the public and SDCA members.

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA R-CALF USA supports Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and we want to continue supporting her. Within just months of her confirmation, she took decisive action to end the nightmarish criminal charges the U.S. Department of Agriculture had leveled against the Maude family in South Dakota, and she closed the Mexican border to cattle, bison, and equine imports when the New World Screwworm–previously detected in southern Mexico–was detected about 700 miles south of the U.S. border.

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Gregory County 4-H held the 2025 Horse Show on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Burke Rodeo Arena. This year’s show featured 12 youth participants, including two seniors, four juniors, and six beginners. Throughout the day, excitement buzzed in the air. Youth were so excited to compete in their events.