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Modern Woodmen fundraiser for Woonsocket Little Blackhawk Daycare

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Modern Woodmen fundraiser for Woonsocket Little Blackhawk Daycare

Pictured is Daycare Director Carie Fry with some of her amazing employees and the precious children they care for enjoying the new play equipment. The daycare currently has around 25 children on a regular basis and anticipate a full enrollment of 31 beginning in August. Pat Carsrud presented the check to Carie on behalf of the Woonsocket Modern Woodmen Chapter. Read the full story in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!Read Article

Public Notice: Notice of Hearing on Hearing for Adoption

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Public Notice: Notice of Hearing on Hearing for Adoption

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Sanborn County Commissioners proceedings

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Sanborn County Commissioners proceedings

Sanborn County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 17, at 9:00 a.m. with Chairman Jeff Ebersdorfer presiding. Present were Earl Hinricher, Gary Blindauer, and Duane Peterson. Absent was Steve Larson. Auditor Kami Moody was also present. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson, to approve the minutes from the June 3 meeting, as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Blindauer, seconded by Peterson to approve the agenda as presen…Read Article

Artesian Town Board proceedings

The Town of Artesian Council met on June 18, 2025, at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Travis King called the meeting to order with Council Members Candace Danek and Kelsey Kaiser present. Also present was Finance Officer Hanna Peterson. Motion by Danek, seconded by Kaiser, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Public Comment: No comments. Old Business: Motion by Danek, seconded by Kaiser, to open bids for the instal…Travis King · Woonsocket Read Article

Library books donated in memory of Melda Farris

The Woonsocket School and Community Library is honored to announce the donation of nine books in memory of longtime library supporter and avid reader, Melda Farris. Melda’s love for books—especially Christian Fiction—was well known among family, friends, and fellow community members. Her generous spirit and unwavering support of the Woonsocket Library made her a cherished friend to staff and patrons alike. To celebrate her legacy and love of re…Library · Woonsocket Read Article

Woonsocket City Council proceedings

The meeting of the Woonsocket City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Reider at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2025, with the following members present: Arin Boschee, Derek Foos, Darin Kilcoin, Brandon Goergen, Joel Rassel and Elliott Ohlrogge. Finance Officer Tara Weber was also present. Motion by Foos, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Boschee, seconded by Ohlrogge, to approve the April 14, 2025, minu…Woonsocket · Woonsocket Read Article

Artesian Town Board proceedings

The Town of Artesian Council met on June 10, 2025, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Council Member Travis King called the meeting to order with Council members Candi Danek and Kelsey Kaiser present. Also present was Finance Officer Hanna Peterson. Present for public participation was Kaleigh Zoss, Tammy Fridley, Barb Metzinger, Bonnie Kidder, Brad Zobel, Angel Zobel and Karen Lambert. Motion by Danek, seconded …Travis King · Woonsocket Read Article

Woonsocket students meet Senator Thune

In the first week of June, nine Woonsocket students, nine chaperones and Superintendent Dr. Rod Weber all traveled to Washington, D.C. and New York City in a trip organized by school staff. While they were in the nation’s capital, the group got to meet the Senate Majority Leader of the United States, South Dakota Senator John Thune. It was quite an experience for the kids because they got to see how the Secret Service had to canvas the area befo…Woonsocket · Woonsocket Read Article

Absence of American flag doesn’t go unnoticed

Concern is growing in the small town of Artesian as no flags have been seen at the local United States Post Office in months. Long-time community member and business owner, Jodi Hein, expressed, “It was especially disappointing to have no flags flying over the Memorial Day holiday or Flag Day, and with the Fourth of July coming fast, we’d like to see this problem fixed.” According to policy verbiage in the United States Postal Service Handbook,…US Postal Service · Woonsocket Read Article

Annual 4-H Fun Horse Show held in Sanborn County

Pictured, left to right, are those who placed: Hope Baysinger – Senior Grand Champion, Ashley Pommer – Senior Reserve Champion, Avery Lockwood – Third Place Senior, Baylee Rostyne – Junior Grand Champion, Baylor Pazour – Beginner Grand Champion, Tynley Kayser – Beginner Reserve Champion, Kix Coleman – Third Place Beginner; not pictured: Charlotte Koch – Junior Reserve Champion, Delaney Klein – Third Place Junior. Photo courtesy of Cain Zoss.…Re…Woonsocket · Woonsocket Read Article

New trees help spruce up the HWY through Woonsocket

Earlier this year, the Woonsocket Development Corporation (WDC) applied for and received a matching $1,500 Community Forestry Grant. The Development Corporation, as a non-profit, was required to contribute $1,500, and the forestry grant would match that $1,500. With this local funding and the forestry grant, the WDC was able to purchase 17 individual trees from East River Nursery that included hybrid elm, lindens, and maples. On Friday, May 30…Trees · Woonsocket Read Article

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