BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual Annie’s Project series for women in agriculture.Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to...
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host its fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 22, 2025, in Pierre.Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the Capitol, the event provides educational legislative experiences for...
The Clark Griswold award went to Adam Erickson. The Spirit of Christmas award went to Jared Goebel. The Best Lights award went to Golden West. 0-4 winner: Kiana Bollinger 6-8 winner: Dakota Parker Adult winner: Sherry Fonder 4th-5th grade winner: Ellie & Victoria...
By: Rep. Bethany Soye As a legislator I feel compelled to respond to Sioux Falls Mayor TenHaken’s recent comment asking the state legislature to “stay out of culture war issues and focus on the core needs of delivering services.” One wonders what Mayor TenHaken means...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class researched why icebergs float in their Mystery Science Lesson. They learned that Icebergs float because ice is less dense than liquid water, meaning that when ice forms, it takes up more space than the same amount of...
Kinley Skots, Kiera Emerson, and Ayla Pressler, 9th grade students at West Central, advanced to the second round of the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship competition. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by JoAnne Bohl On Thursday, December 12, three students participated...
The Hartford and Humboldt American Legions visited the West Central High School Civics classrooms. (Photo/Submitted) During the visit with Hartford and Humboldt American Legions, the students were taught the proper technique to fold the American flag....
Recently, Mustang Kindergarten students got to spend time with upperclassmen. The Tri-Valley High School students helped the kindergartners bake and decorate cookies. There is no better way to gear up for the Christmas holiday than to bake some holiday treats!...
It was Grinch Day for the Tri-Valley Mustang students at Crooks Elementary, and they had a Grinch sighting after school at pickup! To finish out the week before heading out on Christmas break, the school had grade level colors on Wednesday, which consisted of Kinder...
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five children: Holland (18), Harper (15), Laken (12), Finley (12), and Crew (8). Ryan was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past June. He had a PET scan on November 4 with the results showing...
Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza is sponsoring its seventh annual Angel Tree for local senior citizens. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza in Crooks is once again sponsoring an Angel Tree to benefit local...
At the end of the year, Minnehaha County Commissioner Jean Bender, who did not run for re-election, will be stepping down from the position she has held for the past 10 years. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent “Remember, you are there to...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This January 19, Tri-Valley’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a brand-new event: Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser for families in need. According to Austin Leuning, the Tri-Valley middle and high school Physical Education...
Patrons were able to have an evening out at The Local with creating custom necklaces led by Clay Creations. (Photos/Submitted) The Local offers a variety of events with the next one being a make-and-take Holiday Centerpiece. The event will be on Thursday, December 19,...
RIGHT: The Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary participated in American Education Week. They visited the West Central Grade School in Humboldt to show their appreciation. Pictured (left to right) are Jean Ordal, Auxiliary member, Bailey Nelson, West Central Speech...
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 4, 2024 after a Christmas pot-luck with the Auxiliary members. Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The...
Sara Stadem | Editor Dogs, cats, horses, OH MY! The Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project will host a free event to help support local dog, cat, and horse rescues. The event takes place on Saturday, December 14, from 4-10 p.m.The Animal Rescue Festival is an opportunity to...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – For the first time since last month’s General, the local election “integrity” people were back in force at the regular Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Dec. 3.Seemingly they were there to again provide support...
The winner of the 2023 5th Annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle was Big J’s Roadhouse in Humboldt. This year, the “Taste of Hartford” event has been put on hold due to a lack of participation. (Photo/Submitted) The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce...
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota travelers rely on SD511 for real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images, especially during winter. This year, the South Dakota Department of...