SD Crop Report

SD Crop Report

Planting of spring wheat is finally getting underway in South Dakota. The federal Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that 2 percent of the crop is in the ground, well behind the five-year average of 50 percent. Last year at this time, nearly 75...
Changes to USDA Program

Changes to USDA Program

Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and...
Fredrick Peak Golf Club Now Open

Fredrick Peak Golf Club Now Open

The much anticipated opening of Fredrick Peak Golf club has finally arrived. According to course superintendent Tad Buechle, the course is now open thanks to nicer weather. With temperatures expected at 70 Monday and again this weekend, golfers are invited to reserve...
VPD Weekend Activity

VPD Weekend Activity

The Valentine Police Department was kept busy this past weekend with numerous calls requiring police involvement.  Friday, 4/20/18, the Valentine Police Department received a call of suspicious activity at a home.  Officers found that the residence had been...
Poppy Poster Contest Winners

Poppy Poster Contest Winners

Leo Brinda Unit 90 of the American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce the winners of the area Poppy Poster Contest. (See list below) Information about the contest was sent to five local schools with four participating, 206 posters were received. After screening for...