SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Commissioner Jeff Barth changed sides of the desk at the Tuesday, Aug. 13, commission meeting to comment on recent mass shootings around the country.
The South Dakota State Fair will host the Pork Butt Battle presented by the SD Pork Producers and Jack’s Campers on Friday, Aug. 30 in Horticulture Park.
Fairgoers are encouraged to come by the contest for the free people’s choice tasting.
Gene Larsen will celebrate his 90th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 24. Greetings would be greatly enjoyed and may be sent to: 4510 S. Prince of Peace Place #106, Sioux Falls, SD 57103.
Brandon Valley High School principal Mark Schlekeway will be the featured speaker at the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s next On the Menu Educational Lunch.
The 10th annual Brandon Citywide Fall Rummage Sales are set for Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Participants should register online by Wednesday, Aug. 14. To register, visit brandonrummages.com.
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society hosted a dedication ceremony on Aug. 2, thanking a Brandon husband and wife, Greg and Sheri Carmon, for generously donating a life-size bronze sculpture of young Laura Ingalls Wilder.
