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09/18/2026 · Union County

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Oatman, Arizona: The Road Trip Where the Traffic Has Hooves

Take the old Route 66 into Oatman for a half-day escape of desert views, wooden sidewalks, questionable roadside souvenirs, and burros that have absolutely no respect for pedestrian right-of-way.

09/18/2026
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Move It Monday

The Step-Up: One Stair, Surprisingly Serious Leg Strength

A single stair can train your legs, balance, and hip strength without turning your living room into a fitness warehouse. Here’s how to do step-ups so your working leg does the work—not the leg sneakily waiting below.

09/18/2026

From Scratch

The Crispy-Skin Chicken Trick That Makes a Skillet Supper Feel Expensive

Buy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and give them one thing they desperately need: time in a dry, cold skillet. The result is crackling skin, juicy meat, and a pan sauce that tastes like you planned ahead.

09/18/2026

The Workshop

Build a Small Dovetail Tray With a $15 Backsaw

A four-corner tray is the ideal dovetail practice project: useful, inexpensive, and small enough that mistakes don’t become furniture. Here’s how to cut the joint by hand without needing a shop full of expensive machinery.

09/18/2026

Tight Lines

The Outgoing Tide Is Ringing the Dinner Bell

Redfish are sliding into shallow tidal creeks, and the fish are not waiting for a fancy presentation. Find the first moving water, put a shrimp where it can’t escape, and hold on.

09/18/2026

Off the Path

The Smokies’ Best “Just One More Mile” Trail: Alum Cave

Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park starts as a damp, shady creek walk and turns into a cliffside hike with a view big enough to make you forget your knees. Go to the bluffs for a family-sized adventure—or keep climbing if you enjoy arguing with gravity.

09/18/2026

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SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Rapid City Major Investment Study

For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 Contact: Katrina Burckhard, SDDOT Planning Engineer, 605-773-6641 RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, and on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT. The public meeting open houses are designed to share information and gather public input for the Rapid City Major Investment Study (RCMIS) of the Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 16B corridors in Rapid City. A presentation will be shared shortly after 5:30 p.m. at each of the public meetings. The public meeting open houses will be held at the Dahl Arts Center, located at 713 7th St., in Rapid City. Both open houses will feature the same RCMIS information. Participants are invited to attend the meeting that works best for their schedules. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the study, and receive community input. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide information about the study and gather public input on transportation needs, concerns, and priorities within the study area. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate. This study is being developed in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location. For those who cannot attend the public meeting or desire additional information on the overall study, information is available on the website at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings/#HP559. Written public comments will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Comments can be submitted either in-person during the public meetings or through the study website. For more information, contact Katrina Burckhard, SDDOT Planning Engineer, at 605-773-6641 or via email at [email protected]. About SDDOT: The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system. For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511. Read more about the innovative work of the SDDOT at https://dot.sd.gov.

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Discover Learning and Fun at Miner County Library Programs

Our local library is a hub for learning and community engagement. We offer a range of programs designed to appeal to all ages. From engaging story times that spark young imaginations to workshops that provide practical skills, there's something for everyone at the Miner County Library.

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Support Miner County 4-H at Annual Livestock Show & Sale

The Miner County 4-H Livestock Show & Sale is a highlight of the year for many young people in our community. It's a chance for them to present the animals they've raised, demonstrate their knowledge, and participate in a sale. We encourage everyone to come out and support our 4-H members.

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