Sanborn County News

ROGER KASA/PLAINSMAN Ground was broken Monday at the site of the new wind turbine that will be installed north of Sanborn Central School in Forestburg.

ROGER KASA/PLAINSMAN Two employees of Watertown Monuments maneuver the center pillar in place Monday at the location of the new Beadle County Veterans Memorial south of City Hall.

An 18-year-old Woonsocket man will go on trial in September for a felony aggravated assault charge involving a baseball bat.

Organized in 1883 by German Lutheran immigrants who settled in Beadle and Sanborn counties, the church will celebrate its 125th anniversary Sunday.

“Some people are switching parties and a few 18-year-olds are registering to vote”

Voters in six of the seven Heartland Region counties will go to the polls June 3. The primaries include two legislative races - Districts 22 and 23. via The Plainsman

A judge on Tuesday released an 18-year-old Woonsocket man on a personal recognizance bond after he was charged with hitting an 18-year-old Wessington Springs man in the head with a baseball bat early Sunday ... via The Plainsman

Authorities have released the names of three more adults who were arrested on drug charges as a result of search warrants executed Monday evening in Huron. via The Plainsman

Authorities in Huron say they've busted a major drug operation in town. According to Beadle County Deputy State's Attorney, Jeff Banks, on Monday evening members of the DCI, Huron police, Beadle County ... via KSFY

“The way Lincoln County has grown, we just can't afford to skimp and get by”

South Dakotans could be in for a rough ride in coming years as state cuts make their way to rural roads and bridges. via ArgusLeader.com

“People are converting wetlands every day if that's the interpretation.”

One of the largest recipients of federal farm payments in South Dakota is at risk of losing them. via Argus Leader