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Riata Bultje from the Andes Central FFA Chapter, traveled to Washington D.C. during the week of June 13-18. Riata spent the week in workshops, seminars, and small groups, while focusing on identifying and developing her personal strengths and goals while under-going comprehensive leadership training that will help her guide the FFA chapter.
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It was an exciting week in the area as Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour was held on Lake Francis Case in Pickstown on Thursday and Friday. Taking the win with a final weight of 27.10” was Duane Hjelm, a South Dakota Pro Angler, to take home a total of $95,055 in cash and prizes including a 2023 Ranger 621FS. Hjelm shared that he took a gamble and threw back a big fish and worried if that choice would cost him the win, but he landed a few other key fish to give him the weight to take the win by one pound. A big win on a big day, as it was also his anniversary. Jeff Cortez of Forest Lake, Minnesota won the co-angler title with a total of 26.13 pounds to take home $8,970 including the Ranger Cup bonus.
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Muddy Creek ProRodeo Back in Town for the Burke Stampede Ro-deo It was Chancy Wilson who planted the seed of encouragement that The Burke Stampede Rodeo go PRO. He recognized that our rodeo had been doing everything profes-sionally except inviting the cowboys and cowgirls of the PRCA (Profes-sional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and the WPRA (Women's Profes-sional Rodeo Association) to com-pete on our arena floor. Chancy had been providing stock for our amateur rodeo for several years. The Burke Stampede Committee took his advice to heart and for the first time in our 32 year history, The Burke Stam-pede was sanctioned by Professional Rodeo in 2021. It was all we had hoped for and dreamed of and more. And this year Chancy and crew known as Muddy Creek ProRodeo will be back to help us continue the Legend that is THE BURKE STAMPEDE RODEO.
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LAKE ANDES FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
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Pitch, Hit and Run was held in Wagner of Wednesday, June 14th with a great group of young athletes in attendance. Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run is a free event that provides boys and girls -- ages 7 to 14 -- an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while earning a chance to attend and perform during the MLB World Series!
Read moreAvon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 150-Arthur Wissman will meet Tuesday, June 27th at 7 p.m. at Avon Public Library. Hostess is Janet Wormsbecker.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its spring 2023 dean’s list which includes 299 university students.
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Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the Ag community. It is prevalent that the agricultural profession, while rewarding, is challenging. Running big dollar operations that are both physically and mentally demanding creates some serious strain on our mental health. Whether it’s a co-op employee spraying chemicals or spreading fertilizer for 70+ hours a week or a farmer during planting or harvest, the demand never truly stops.
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