Murdo Coyote
Jones & Mellette County 4-H Achievement Days kicked off on Saturday, August 1, with a Livestock Show at the rodeo grounds. This year, there were many entries, particularly in the cattle divisions. Many Top Purple and Purple ribbons were earned. This year’s judge for the Livestock Show was Cash...
“I think a lot of my political beliefs have their roots in growing up in Murdo: from a belief that government should be limited – and that if a matter can be handled at the state or local level, it should be – to my understanding of the importance of freedom, and the individual responsibility that...
This weekend Murdo High School and Jones County High School alumni celebrated with an all school reunion themed around America’s 250th celebration. Alumni gathered and had a great time meeting up with old friends and classmates, experiencing joy and loads of fun.
Friday kicked off with registration...
Last week, Jones County Ambulance Service and lifeguards of the Murdo City Swimming Pool partnered together for an evening of combined emergency training.
First responders and lifeguards acted out scenarios in preparation of potential life-threatening emergencies that may arise at a swimming pool....
The 42nd Annual Rangeland Days was held in Belle Fourche, S.D., June 9 & 10, 2026. Youth ages 8-18 were encouraged to attend, however those who go with a 4-H or FFA team have an opportunity for prizes.
The objective is to teach and learn about rangeland plant identification, cattle and...
Grace Gesinger earned a spot on the South Dakota National Junior High Rodeo Team and recently competed at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR), held June 21–27 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The NJHFR is recognized as the world's largest junior high rodeo, bringing together...
The Mellette-Jones County 4-H Horse Show was held June 15, 2026 at the White River Frontier Arena. Young riders from the area showcased their horsemanship skills and competed in a variety of events. The event highlighted the dedication and hard work of local 4-H members while providing an...
The Coyote Club Summer Program held a play on Wednesday, June 10 at the Mini Gym. They performed “The Fairy Tale Network”, a play by John Woodard, and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service in Denver Colo. It featured humorous storytelling of classic fairy tales with a twist,...
The Draper Alumni Committee held their final celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Activities kicked off in the afternoon in Draper, featuring free ice cream, school spirit accessories and bling. Corn hole boards were set up and the sand volleyball court was prepared. It was a very windy and hot...
An area that has needed some love for a few years now received some fresh care from members of the community. Organized by Jewell Bork, the planter at the city park welcome sign received new soil, mulch and flowers. On Wednesday and Thursday, May 27-28th, community members worked together beautify...
