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1 year later, Haider’s disappearance remains a mystery

May 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of her son’s disappearance, Maryellen Suchan fought back tears Thursday while explaining what her emotions have been like this week. Continue Reading

Beef up for higher prices

May 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Beefing up could mean meat eaters will have to open up their wallets a little wider this summer, as the price of beef and other meats continue to climb.
“Beef prices have been high this year at all levels,” said William Hahn, Animal Products and Cost of Production Branch Markets and Trade Economics Division of the USDA-Economics Research Service. “April had the highest five-area 35-65 percent Choice Direct steer we have ever seen.”
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supply and demand is what controls the price of beef cattle, but prices will fluctuate because it takes time to replenish the cattle supplies.
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Dickinson officials look at infrastructure projects

May 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

It’s cleaning day. You’re sitting on the floor of a messy house, surveying chores to be done, not knowing where to begin or what project to start first as you try to set up a plan to make the house a neat and tidy home. Continue Reading

Dunn County man charged with drug, firearm possession

May 23, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Dodge resident Matthew Gietzen, born in 1978, was officially charged Monday in Southwest District Court on five felonies and two misdemeanors stemming from a May 17 incident in Dunn County. Continue Reading

Fiscal issues fire up school board debate

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Mitchell candidates meet at Rotary forum
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Daily Digest

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Your guide to happenings in the Mitchell area, including upcoming school board debates and a Lorie Line concert, plus other information for your day. Continue Reading

Dickinson teachers turn down $38K salary for new teachers

May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

For the first time since the 1970s, the Dickinson Public School Board and the Dickinson Education Association have come to an impasse in contract negotiations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school year. Continue Reading

Corn Palace opens to bucking broncs

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Indoor bull event to return with horse contest added.
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Davison commissioners approve billboard site

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Panel also discusses Extension use of county secretary.
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School board venues set at two locations this week

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The public will be welcome at two events showcasing the four candidates for the Mitchell Board of Education this week, organizers say.
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