Canton News

Harrisburg is moving closer to a population of 5,000, a number that could spark the next big boom in Harrisburg - commercial development.

In a move meant to promote economic growth in areas hit with job losses in 2008, the federal government recently allotted $6.2 million in bond authority to Lincoln County.

Wumpus raises a rumpus with a couple of new members at Phil's Pub on Friday night.

On cloudy days, the stainless steel cross blends in with the gray background. But when the sun's rays strike the cross, it once again becomes a beacon as it was for decades before a storm toppled it, sending it into storage for years.

He's spent time in prison before, but 42-year old Luis Cruz is headed back to the penitentiary, convicted of his seventh DUI.

Canton High School has received national certification from Project Lead the Way for the school's pre-engineering and engineering technology program.

The BNSF Railway Co. plans this month to start the first of five projects in South Dakota to replace about 73 track miles of rail along its system.

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CANTON - The Lincoln Conservation District will have a closeout tree-seedling sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Canton.

Three Lincoln County businesses have failed an alcohol compliance check. The Lincoln County Sheriff's office reports twelve businesses were checked and an underage person was able to buy alcohol at three area businesses.

People in Canton are holding a fundraiser in memory of Kennedy Alfson, a little girl who died in accident after unbuckling her car seat.

CANTON - A program that's new to South Dakota is giving high school students a head start in engineering careers.

State and local agencies are holding events in 8 South Dakota cities during May to help make sure parents and others know how to install and use child safety seats properly.

PIERRE - State and local agencies are holding events in eight South Dakota cities during May to help make sure parents and others know how to install and use child safety seats properly.

Posted by: Cory Heidelberger - 04/27/2009 9:26 AM The Madison City Commission reviews a request for transportation funding information for our Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin at tonight's meeting.

The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors has voted to reinstate Class B district wrestling tournaments.

A petition drive has been started to propose a constitutional amendment that would require a secret ballot when South Dakota workers decide whether to form unions.

Bob and Joey Aldern of Sioux Falls celebrated their 80th birthdays Saturday, April, 11.

With the help of new equipment, members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are finding their destinations easier than before.

A new grant through Lutheran Social Services will allow Brandon Valley schools to expand their mentoring program into the grade schools.