Sioux Valley Energy’s Safety Steering Committee members pose for a photo after winning the MRET Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety Award. (Photo/Submitted) Co-op Awarded the 2024 Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety AwardSioux Valley Energy was awarded the 2024...
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Johnson’s office now accepting Fall 2024 Internship applications
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee...
Governor Noem now accepting applications for fall interns
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student...
June is National Homeowners Month
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special National Homeowners Month is observed in June and it’s a time when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.Being a homeowner...
Working with your city on homeownership
Sara Stadem | Editor June is National Homeownership Month which is designed to shine a light on supporting the dream of homeownership. According to the National Day Calendar, the month is also a time to acknowledge the other entities that play a role in assisting...
Hartford housing provides options
Sara Stadem | Editor The community of Hartford has been growing and expanding over the last several years with not only businesses but also housing developments going up throughout the community.When asked how the process works to add housing development into a...
Choosing home insurance that’s right for you
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special Choosing home insurance involves several steps to ensure you get the right coverage at the best price:Assess Your Needs: Determine the value of your home and its contents. Consider factors like the cost to rebuild your...
Do buyers pay realtor fees?
Realtors and real estate agents provide their clients with an invaluable service. Having an experienced real estate professional in their corner can be especially valuable to first-time home buyers, who may have many questions about the process of buying a home. One...
Items homeowners can do to spruce up their property
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As we currently observe June as National Homeowners Month, it’s a good time to review some ideas that we can use to enhance the curb appeal and maybe increase property value of our homes without breaking the bank.Landscaping is a very...
When is the right time to sell your home
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special The decision on when to sell your home hinges on various factors, including market conditions, personal circumstances, and seasonal trends. To maximize profit and ensure a smooth transaction, consider the following...
AAA: Nearly 71 million people expected to travel July 4th week
This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new recordSIOUX FALLS, SD – AAA projects 70.9 million travelers nationwide will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA...
Safety tips for handling fireworks; local city ordinances
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Fourth of July is almost here, which also brings the use of fireworks. The National Safety Council (NSC) advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be...
Keeping animals safe this 4th of July
Article by American Veterinary Medical Association Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle...
Sparklers are not child’s play
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...
Downtown Hartford Farmers Market is underway
There is something for everyone at the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market from food trucks to shopping, kids activities, and more. The Farmers Market takes place the last Thursday of each month from 5-8:30 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The pools are open,...
Veterans Park continues to form in Crooks
Progress is being made and the plans continue to come together for the first ever Veterans Park in the community of Crooks. Most recently, A & B Concrete and Colton Redi Mix were at the park for the next phase of concrete. Follow their Facebook page, Crooks...
Stars, Stripes & Strides for Veterans
Sara Stadem | Editor As the 4th of July holiday plans start to form, it might have you wondering who should host the family get together or what fireworks show to attend. Maybe thinking about your plans has you thinking about the meaning of Independence Day or for...
Large group becomes adversarial to county commissioners on issue never in question
Dave Baumeister | County correspondent SIOUX FALLS – A simple briefing on a 100% post-election hand-count audit by Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson didn’t need to be so adversarial, according to the county commissioners present.At the end of the previous...
Hartford Chamber remains busy
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held their May mixer at Hartford Ace Hardware with Ace and Nurture Family Chiropractic as co-sponsors. (Photos/Submitted) Chamber Downtown Hartford Farmers Market The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce attended the first Downtown...
Levo recognizes six area students for community service
Levo community service Pictured (left to right) is Jen McKeown, VP Marketing & Business Development, Levo; Meredyth Broers; Halle Bruflat; Zoe Bruflat; Rayann Hoppe; Austin Reuter; Josh Weissenberger; Fran Sommerfeld, President & CEO, Levo. (Photo/Submitted)...