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South Dakota Celebrates a Milestone and Welcomes Hunters for This Year’s Hunting Season

Monday, November 11, 2019

October marked the beginning of hunting season in South Dakota and all hunters are welcome! 2019’s pheasant hunting season, which kicked off in mid-October of this year, will mark the second century of the pheasant hunting tradition in South Dakota. Pheasant hunting is what South Dakota is known for during hunting season. People come from all over the world to experience the pheasant hunts in the prairies of South Dakota every fall. Faulkton, South Dakota is one of the rural towns that have welcomed hunters from all over for decades and the town is excited to welcome hunters this hunting season. Th...

Faulkton Area Community Transit Authority to kick off service

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Following many months of discussion, conducting surveys and plotting strategies, public transportation has arrived in Faulkton. The inaugural ride of Faulk County Community Transit Authority will coincide with the beginning of the new school year next month. Through a series of community driven meetings, discussions with existing transit providers and state transportation officials, the need for public transit in Faulkton became apparent. Initially the transit will operate only in the city of Faulkton on weekdays from the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The group envisions a countywide service in the not-so-distant future. Transporting the youth to and from temporary schoo...

France to honor three South Dakota World War II Veterans

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

WWII Veterans from South Dakota, Jimmy J. Traupel, 96, of Mitchell; Orville B. Lerew, 97, of Faulkton; and Kenneth R. Higashi, 97, of Spearfish, will be awarded France’s highest distinction for their participation in the liberation of France during WWII. The French Legion of Honor is the highest distinction that France can bestow upon those who have achieved remarkable deeds for France. Founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, the National Order of the Legion of Honor recognizes eminent service to the French Republic. Recipients of this honor are named by decree signed by the President of the Republic. Consul General of Franc...

Honoring Cyril Huss and Dot-T

Thursday, August 01, 2019

"Hearth and Home Day" honored Faulkton resident Dorothy Huss and her late husband Cyril. Cyril Huss was a World War II fighter pilot. An authentic P-51 Mustang was on display at the Faulkton Airport. Part of the community's celebration included the unveiling of commissioned artwork to honor Dorothy and Cyril's World War II service. John Mollison, filmmaker and the man behind Old Guys and Their Airplanes, details the celebration. Read full article.

Mylo the Silo in Faulkton July 25

Friday, July 19, 2019

The Faulk County Community Transit committee is sponsoring “Mylo the Silo” on Thursday, July 25 at the Lyric Theatre in Faulkton. This unique entertainer is the character “Mylo Hatzenbuhler”, a fictional farm boy and music superstar who lives on a fictional farm near Strasburg, ND, with his fictional wife and family. When Elvis Presley died years ago, Mylo was still in school -just another humble farm boy. However, he sensed that a tremendous void had opened in popular music. Seeing his chance for stardom, Mylo set out to fill that void and became the next king of rock and roll, and...

So Much to See & Do in FAULKTON

Friday, July 19, 2019

SATURDAY, JULY 27 City-Wide Rummage Sale Mayhem Under the Mural - Outdoor Wrestling Tournament Mural City Market Event - The Shops 1-Year Anniversary Celebration at the Retail Center! Quilter's Corner - Annual Christmas in July Sale Lyric Theatre – 8 p.m. showing of Aladdin Many Faulkton B&P Businesses will be open for you to stop, shop, eat and drink: 212 Flea Market, Bauer’s Super Valu, BerMac 1 & 2, Faulkton Drug, Burger Shack (open for lunch & supper), Dot T’s (open for lunch & supper), Homan ACE Hardware, J&J Bar, Lazy Way Café (open for breakfast & lunch), Oil Up Buttercup (everything on sale!), Quilter’s Corner, Short Sto...

PANCAKE FEED FUNDRAISER

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Faulk County Community Transit Authority PANCAKE FEED FUNDRAISER Sunday, June 30 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free will offering Our Savior Lutheran Church - Faulkton Bring the family & join us for food and fellowship For more info on the project or to make a donation contact Jan Melius 380-5733 or Jody Moritz 216-0942 Courtesy of the Faulk County Record.

Faulkton Saddles Up for Annual Wild West Days

Monday, June 24, 2019

Picture Credit: Faulk County Record Community-wide festivals play an important role in small towns. They emphasize the qualities that make a place distinctive, creating a sense of place and fostering community pride among residents. Wild West Days in Faulkton is a perfect example of such an event. It’s a four-day extravaganza that engages area residents, both as volunteers and attendees. It also provides an economic boost to the community since it helps draw visitor...

These two ladies love the “Thrill of the Hunt”

Monday, June 24, 2019

Renee Blake and Dianne Bisbee are shown here at the “212 Flea Market”. They have been in the vintage decor and furniture business for more than a year now on Hwy. 212 in Faulkton (across from Dacotah Bank). Dianne Bisbee and Renee Blake reside in Cresbard, and are neighbors. The two became fast friends through their love of vintage items. Bisbee has always loved finding that unique item at auctions or rummage sales. Her eyes light up and she has a big smile on her face when she starts talking about her passion and where she has traveled to find pieces fo...

Work progresses on new county highway shop

Sunday, June 23, 2019

On Tuesday, June 11, Oban Construction of Ipswich arrived in Faulkton to demolish the Faulk County Highway shop, which is just north of Hwy. 212, on 8th Ave. Oban started at about noon and were making quick work of tearing down the old shop. Watch for more details next week about the new construction and costs. The Faulk County Commissioners accepted the design-bid proposal from Logan Electric of Gettysburg (working above). Logan’s proposal had the most complete design for an office area, storage area and bathrooms as well as the most complete interior finishes for $1.15 million. (Such as the tinwor...

Wild West Days Parade Entry Form

Thursday, June 20, 2019

The Faulkton Business & Professional Association is seeking Wild West Days parade entries in Faulkton for Saturday, July 6, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ribbons will be awarded for: Carousel City Ribbon: most imaginative, prettiest float Wild West Days Ribbon: best western theme Pickler Historical Ribbon: best historic theme Mayor's Ribbon: best patriotic theme Preservation Ribbon: antique cars & machinery/tractor Class Reunion Ribbon: best reunion entry Children's floats, decorated bikes or wagons welcome. Come Join the Fun!! Access the Wild West Days Parade entry form here. Courtesy of the Faulk County Record.

Wild West Days Schedule

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Faulkton’s Wild West Days scheduling is as follows: THURSDAY, JULY 4th • 7 p.m.: Program at thePickler Mansion • 7 p.m.: Color Run Scavenger Hunt - Fundraiser for the European Band Trip • 8 p.m.: “Avengers Endgame” at the Lyric Theatre FRIDAY, JULY 5th • 2 - 6 p.m.: Faulkton Tour ofHomes • 5 - 7 p.m.: Dacotah Bank Customer Appreciation Brat Feed and FAMC Ice cream Social • 7 p.m.: Annual Bean Bag Tournament at J&J Bar (registration at 6 p.m.) • 7 p.m.: Arts Council Talent Show at the Faulkton Legion Hall • 7 p.m.: Old Timers Baseball Game • 8 p.m.: “Avengers Endgame” at the Lyri...

#TravelTuesday: Discover Your Sense of Wonder in South Dakota

Monday, July 08, 2019

Thinking the only thing to see in South Dakota is Mount Rushmore is like thinking the only thing to see in Texas is the Alamo. Make no mistake. Both are magnificent testaments to our nation’s resiliency and our fight for freedom, equality and independence. Mount Rushmore is impactful, the scope alone tends to elicit whispers and reverence, and Texas’ Alamo has the same effect. For those seeking adventure without crowds, open roads with miles of farmland and educational opportunities so engaging that you’ll have to pry your kids away, South Dakota also delivers. It doesn’t take long to feel the wealth o...

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