Hill City Prevailer

Strong stances for and against state’s bounty program

Published by admin on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 9:44am
A former South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) leader with vast experience in wildlife management has expressed strong disagreement with current GFP leadership on whether a state predator bounty program protects young pheasants or is the right way to get youths involved in outdoor activities.
In an online panel discussion hosted by South Dakota News Watch on Sept. 15, former GFP secretary and commissioner John Cooper said the Nest Predator Bounty Program enacted by Gov. Kristi Noem in 2019 and continued since then does not belong in South Dakota.

Mill and overlay on Hwy. 40

Published by admin on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 9:39am
The South Dakota Department of Transportation began a mill and overlay project on S.D. Hwy. 40 starting Sept. 17. The project will begin east of Keystone and run for one mile.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane and guided through the project with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. Delays of up to 15 minutes can be expected while traveling through the work area during daytime hours. The contractor will be working weekdays only for the duration of the project.
Motorists are advised to travel 35 miles per hour or the posted speed limit if it is less.

Why Smokey is important to the HIll City Rangers

Published by admin on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 9:22am
A Smokey Bear video is making its way around Hill City and Facebook. The video was created as part of a larger story South Dakota Public Broadcasting did about the significance of Smokey Bear to Hill City.
“We have a couple celebrities with Mr. Schrier and coach Eckert,” said superintendent Blake Garner, who placed a link to the video in his superintendent newsletter on the district’s website.

Author with Hill City ties writes book

Published by admin on Thu, 09/23/2021 - 9:13am
When Jessica Vitalis attended high school in Hill City in the ’90s, she already had an unquenchable desire for books. Her mother, local business owner Carolyn Stout, had fostered a great love for books to give her both stability in an uncertain environment and knowledge to broaden Vitalis’ future. 
The new release, titled “The Wolf’s Curse,” takes the traditional concept of the Grim Reaper and transforms it for young readers.

Nominees sought for business awards

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:55pm
The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is seeking nominations for the South Dakota Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Community Service Awards.
Since 1982, the South Dakota Retailers Association has presented awards to recognize excellence in business and community service. Each January individuals and families who own or operate outstanding businesses are honored during the Association’s annual banquet in Pierre.

A hidden piece of history near Deerfield

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:54pm
Located approximately one mile from the Kinney Canyon Walk In Fishery, off of Slate Prairie Road near Deerfield Reservoir, lies a hidden piece of history within the Black Hills National Forest. Built in 1879, Miller Cabin is one of the oldest structures left standing in the central Black Hills.
John A. Miller, who founded the town of Deerfield and owned much of the land in the area, bought the cabin. It had previously been owned by a rancher who let travelers use the cabin as lodging when passing through. 

Child care provider funding available

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:53pm
Additional funding to support child care programs and the families they serve is being made available, according to the Department of Social Services (DSS). 
“To help ensure child care services remain strong for South Dakota families, the Department of Social Services is investing additional funding in our providers,” said DSS cabinet secretary Laurie Gill. “These funds will help sustain the programs that support our families and communities.”

Pandemic weight gain leads to health concerns

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:51pm
Many Americans, including adults and children in South Dakota, have gained weight since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that has healthcare experts worried about the potential for long-term negative physical and mental health implications. 
The extended stress experienced since early 2020 is seriously affecting mental and physical health, including changes to weight, sleep patterns and alcohol use, according to an American Psychological Association study released in March. 

Mount Rushmore Half Marathon this weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:47pm
Join us over the weekend of Sept. 17-18 to welcome runners competing in the annual Mount Rushmore Half Marathon hosted by Vacation Races. Founded in 2012, Vacation Races hosts half marathons across the country at our nation’s national parks.
Race weekend starts Friday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. Throughout the day, runners will visit the Race Expo at Ghost Canyon Getaway to get their race packets for the weekend. Runners are permitted to get their race packets until 7 p.m.

Butterflies to be released for a cause

Published by admin on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:20pm
A butterfly release to benefit the Front Porch Coalition will take place at Watson Park at the Keystone Hometown Celebration on Sep 18.
 A butterfly release is a symbolic way to release loss or let go of any emotional  burden or trauma that no longer serves a purpose in a person’s  life. Many also participate in a release to provide a sense of community or to see the many butterflies simultaneously let go.