Offices closed but options available

With all but “essential” county, state and federal offices being closed during the COVID-19 crisis, many people are left to wonder how to do regular business that they feel needs to be done, This week, the Minnehaha Messenger has put together a tutorial on where...

County offices making changes to get work completed

Minnehaha County Commissioners, from left, Jean Bender, Dean Karsky and Cindy Heiberger were “socially distant” at this week’s meeting. Located in the center is the phone on which Commissioners Jeff Barth and Gerald Beniga called in from home....

School to be built in Crooks

Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Capital outlay certificates, to not exceed $9.7 million, will be used to construct a new elementary school in Crooks. Included in the project will be five kindergarten classes, one junior kindergarten classroom, one early childhood...

Assisted living adjustments

Marylou Nagel | Writer The last month has been one of adjustments and changes.  Families, schools and businesses have all felt the effects of social distancing.  One place that has also had to make adjustments in favor of safety is Colton Assisted...