Press Release: South Dakota - The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that community banker Joshua Hogue, President of Reliabank Dakota in Watertown, SD was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for...
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on a draft Ring-necked Pheasant Action plan.The Ring-necked Pheasant Action plan, 2024-2028, is a document that will be used by GFP to guide ring-necked pheasant management in South Dakota...
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Opah Bah of Hartford, a second-year student in Southeast Technical College’s Digital Media Production program is getting a first-hand look at the late-night talk show circuit as they assist on the set of Late Night Boomin’.Late Night Boomin’ is a...
Moorhead, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is creating a tuition-free scholarship program for students from North Dakota and South Dakota. This university-funded initiative builds upon the success of the State of Minnesota’s North Star Promise...
As the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could ban medication abortion across the country and severely limit access to critical reproductive care for millions of women, South Dakota Democratic Party Vice Chair Jessica Meyers released the following...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 1, 2024, Read Across America Day. Our Guest Reader was our Hartford Elementary School Nurse, Carly Boom. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss. From a...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on Read Across America Day, March 1, 2024. Our Guest Reader was Amy Sebert, who brought along her daughter Olivia. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You...
The Tri-Valley Mustang 8th grade girls had the opportunity to explore various professions and learning experiences in the science world. Thanks to the Women in Science event held at STI, the Mustang students were introduced to new professions in some sessions and...
Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener This is a common question that even the most seasoned gardeners debate: Are expensive seeds of better quality than cheap seeds? There is no shortage of companies that sell seeds at a premium rate; however, on the...
Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman “Honor” isn’t a word you hear often these days. Meaning “great respect, glory or dignity,” it sounds idealistic or old-fashioned amongst our daily, modern English language.Perhaps “honor” has fallen out of favor because so few people today...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to offer producers fairer market prices for livestock disaster assistance programs. The Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act would require the Farm Service...
Hartford, SD — Kristi Golden has announced her candidacy as a Republican for District 9 House.“After raising my family in District 9, I am thrilled at the chance to represent my friends and neighbors. Throughout my career, I’ve been involved in serving the community...
This statewide event raises awareness and funds for mental health and suicide challenges SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - On Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12 runners will depart from the west side of South Dakota to begin The 437 Project for the third year in a row. This 437 mile...
The 36th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 30th at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota.The games are as...
West Central Seniors Lauren Murphy and Eliot Nielsen were accepted into the South Dakota Legislative Page Program for the 2024 session. They participated in the 2024 South Dakota Legislative Session, each attending for about two weeks. (Photo/Submitted) West Central...
Crooks Area Working Together held their annual Ladies’ Night Quarter Auction which is their biggest fundraiser of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Crooks Area Working Together (CAWT) is reaping the fruits of a very successful night! Last month,...
Emergency Management Director Jason Gearman (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The county’s fire chiefs were all in attendance at the March 19 meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission for a presentation on the local Office...
Sara Stadem | Editor Colton Community Connected is hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. in the Colton City Park. But wait! It’s not your typical Easter Egg Hunt! Hop your way to the park and during the Easter Egg Hunt, if you find the golden...
Pierre, S.D.- South Dakota high school students may now enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign, where they can win $10,000 for themselves and another $10,000 for a school-sponsored activity or program of their choice.Lesson Learned is in its...
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced they have partnered with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to provide a free online Hunter Education course option.“The NRA is honored to partner with GFP to provide our free...