Senator John Thune On the Fourth of July, Americans across the country will gather with family, friends, and their communities to celebrate our nation’s independence. After the parades and barbecues have ended, when I’m looking out at the wide South Dakota sky before...
Governor Larry Rhoden I was born and raised in West River, and that part of the state reflects the great American West in a lot of ways. The hillcrests and valleys are a bit sharper, the prairies have more cows and grass than corn and soybeans, and the Black Hills are...
TAKING HOME THE TROPHY Montrose’s Lyndon Johnson was the USRA B-Modified Winner at I-90 Speedway in Hartford on Saturday, June 28. (Photo/Dirt Shotz) 27 entries - IMCA RaceSaver Sprint CarsSpielman Excavating A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 17-Lee Goos Jr[14]; 2. 65X-Sawyer...
AGENTS OF DISTINCTION Broker Associate Dave Larson of Hartford was honored at the 2025 Agents of Distinction Awards Ceremony, which honored Sioux Empire’s top 60 real estate agents of 2024. The event was put on by First Dakota and Anthem Title. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
PROGRESS CONTINUESThe Crooks Veteran’s Park continues progress as they work to finalize the park. The committee hopes to have everything finalized by October 1. (Photo/Submitted) ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE PARK Six granite slabs light up at the Crooks Veteran’s Park....
Minnehaha County Commissioners Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a short meeting on Tuesday, June 24, Captain Joe Bosman of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department briefed commissioners on a new program to add a “force multiplier” to local...
DAR DEDICATION There were over 30 community members and friends of Artz present at the DAR ceremony, which was held on Friday, June 13. Pictured (left to right) at the graveside dedication for Wanda Meyer Artz’s are Brian Theel, Charles Meyer, David Artz, Larry...
More than $32,000 given to community groups Sioux Valley Energy and its members are making an impact in Minnehaha County. During the most recent quarterly meeting of the Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust Board of Directors, $32,725 in grants were awarded by the...
PIERRE, S.D. – A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The goal is simple: keep more people safe on...
THE CREATORS Dell Rapids residents Cami Wolles and Lucy Vargas created the Stars, Stripes & Strides for Veterans for their love of running and wanting to give back to the community. They both have family members who have served and felt it was a good cause to...
More than 215,000 South Dakotans among 72.2 million Americans expected to travel SIOUX FALLS, SD – From sea to shining sea and from Spearfish to Sioux Falls, AAA is projecting strong travel volume for the upcoming Independence Day holiday.Travelers are gearing up for...
De Smet, South Dakota – The Little Town on the Prairie is welcoming Little House on the Prairie television show cast members for a weekend of special events and screenings of the new documentary Little House Homecoming on July 11, 12 and 13. We will be joined by Dean...
Cecil and Eilene McCoy of Sioux Falls will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on July 5, 2025.Greetings can be sent to 1108 S. Willow Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties of a congressional intern will include researching...
Fireworks have been integral components of celebrations for centuries. These pyrotechnics originated in ancient China, with their earliest forms thought to be made from bamboo stalks thrown into a fire. Fireworks ultimately evolved into gunpowder-filled paper tubes....
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or...
Fireworks are a common sight at various celebrations throughout the year, but are most prominent during the summer months when Canada Day and Independence Day are celebrated. Fireworks have been in use for thousands of years. Many historians believe fireworks were...
As local elected officials representing Legislative District 9, we don’t always agree on every issue — but when we see a common threat coming down the pipe, literally and figuratively, we feel a duty to speak up. That’s why we joined over 100 other elected officials...
Governor Larry Rhoden Ag is king in South Dakota, plain and simple. This past week, we hosted the annual Governor’s Ag Summit in historic Deadwood. In my first year as Governor, it was pretty special to have the summit in my back yard!Even if attendees at the Summit...
Senator John Thune Fox NewsAll eyes will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda of American strength, security, and prosperity.With the Republican reconciliation bill, we have the opportunity to deliver. It is one...