Submitted by Emmett Foster The Clover Creations 4-H Club met December 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm the Caille Public Library. The meeting was called to order by Aster H. The club members did flag pledges and reviewed reports from the secretary and treasurer and approved. A...
Indoor farmers market, children’s snow ball, and more make up this community-wide celebration Brookings, SD – The Visit Brookings office, along with local attractions, businesses and organizations, is gearing up for three days of winter fun during the 11th annual...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the summer in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties of a congressional intern will include researching...
There are multiple internship positions currently available at the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls! These openings include a Group Naturalist, Outreach Naturalist, and First Catch Center interns!An internship at the Outdoor Campus is a chance to work outside, educate, and...
With over 540 bills/resolutions being introduced and halfway through session, it’s full speed ahead!Last Thursday, I brought my first bill SB 115, An Act to revise a provision related to sexual contact with a child under eighteen. This bill addresses a gray area in...
Rep. Erin Healy | House Minority Leader District 10 - Sioux FallsAs the legislative session gains momentum, we now have a full slate of bills to consider. Some proposals will undoubtedly benefit our state, while others pose serious risks to the well-being of South...
Rep. Leslie Heinemann On Sunday, February 2, I attended the walk for life at the state capital along with many other legislators and families. It was wonderful to have my twin granddaughters Rebecca and Rachel sing with our speaker of the house and fellow seatmate Jon...
Robert and Kay Vander Woude of Hartford, SD will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 15, 2025. Let’s shower them with cards full of memories and well wishes! Cards can be mailed to: The Vander Woude’s, 206 Duck Trail, Hartford, SD 57033.
Registration is open for the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener training.The course is open to anyone who would like to learn horticulture skills and research-based best practices and share their gardening knowledge with others. Participants...
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) is now accepting nominations for South Dakota’s Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedication program.In South Dakota, a powerful initiative is underway to name bridges in memory of the men and women from South Dakota who gave...
Sara Stadem | Editor Want a chance to win a gift basket while helping others in need? Grab a teddy bear, or any other stuffed animal, and head to the Teddy Bear Toss during the Tri-Valley varsity boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 18.According to the Tri-Valley...
The Mustang students at the Tri-Valley Colton Elementary had special guests, Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey players, who came to visit, read to their students and share the importance of their Mustang Way expectations. Players touched on the importance of teamwork, being...
The Tri-Valley One-Act performed “Charlette’s Web” this year and competed at the State One-Act Festival which was held February 6-8 in Brookings at SDSU. They received a Superior Play Award, Superior Tech Award and four Individual Acting Awards. (Photos/South Dakota...
Sara Stadem | Editor 2024-2025 Theme: Dare to Dream We are celebrating National FCCLA Week with the West Central FCCLA Chapter which is from February 10-14. Mrs. Jennifer Poulos is the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Advisor for the West...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley FCCLA Chapter has 45 students this year from freshman to seniors with Mrs. Tracy Vogt as their advisor.National FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Week is celebrated from February 10-14 with the Tri-Valley FCCLA...
Being part of FCCLA offers numerous benefits, including:Leadership Development: FCCLA helps you build critical leadership and teamwork skills through hands-on projects, events, and competitions.Career & Academic Preparation: It provides opportunities to explore...
Sara Stadem | Editor Future Business Leaders of America February 9-15 National FBLA Week was celebrated this year from February 9-15 and we are celebrating with the Tri-Valley FBLA Chapter. The Tri-Valley FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter, under the...
Sara Stadem | Editor Sometimes you just have those days when you don’t want to cook. Maybe it’s been a long morning at work or maybe you have a full night of sports ahead of you. The West Central FFA Chapter will have you covered for meal to feed your family on...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 4, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Melissa Eich. We enjoyed listening to the book, Reptiles and Amphibians” by Simon Mugford. In this book, we took a journey of discovery...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 7, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Leslee Gundvaldson. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Your Fantastic Elastic Brain” by JoAnn Deak. Did you know you can stretch and grow...