News Monitor

07/26/2025

In a span of just a week, four iconic celebrities whose popularity reached anyone who watched television or listened to music in the 70's, 80's and 90's passed away.

In a span of just a week, four iconic celebrities whose popularity reached anyone who watched television or listened to music in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s passed away.

07/26/2025

U.S. postal system established

On July 26, 1775, the U.S. postal system is established by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Franklin (1706–1790) put in place the foundation

07/25/2025

We, at the Chahinkapa Zoo do our best to teach our guests everything we can about our amazing animals. But, there is one special species that is not talked about nearly enough. It is called the "zookeeper." Its genus and species is the same as the r…

We, at the Chahinkapa Zoo do our best to teach our guests everything we can about our amazing animals. But, there is one special species that is not talked about

07/25/2025

The Hankinson Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors approved starting the work on the emergency services center, additional site work and secured a low-interest loan.

07/24/2025

Hard word, personal growth and creativity were on full display during the 2025 Richland County 4-H Achievement Days, held July 11-12.

Hard work, personal growth and creativity were on full display during the 2025 Richland County 4-H Achievement Days, held July 11-12.

07/24/2025

A week of fishing and outdoor recreation in Alaska, our 49th state, was a fun-filled destination.

07/24/2025

Downtown Hankinson is getting a creative boost this summer with the grand opening of 701 Boutique & Antiques, a new shop that brings together the talents of local makers, artists and collectors under one roof.

Downtown Hankinson is getting a creative boost this summer with the grand opening of 701 Boutique & Antiques, a new shop that brings together the talents of local makers, artists

07/23/2025

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative (DVEC) has awarded $30,000 in grants to support emergency services and energy assistance efforts across its service area — including a $9,000 grant to the Hankinson Fire Protection District to assist with its new f…

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative (DVEC) has awarded $30,000 in grants to support emergency services and energy assistance efforts across its service area — including a $9,000 grant to the Hankinson

07/23/2025

From the archives

Hankinson News

07/23/2025

Advice columnist answers readers' questions.

DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced man in my 60s. Twelve years ago, a neighbor woman who I'm attracted to popped into my house to have a smoke break out

07/23/2025

Lidgerwood P*e Wee's pour in 51 runs, Fairmount takes home first State Title, Hankinson wins consolation bracket, Zukies crowned State Champions, and more...

1990

07/23/2025

My husband and I are nearing two years into our empty nest chapter. Having raised three children, born less than four years apart, it often feels like parenting has defined our entire adult lives. Not in a burdensome way, but in the best kind of bus…

My husband and I are nearing two years into our empty nest chapter. Having raised three children, born less than four years apart, it often feels like parenting has defined