National Plan for Vacation Day A record 19 million Americans are expected to go on ocean cruises this year, and 2025 is expected to mark the third consecutive year of record cruise passenger volumeSIOUX FALLS – AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean...
Mitchell, SD – Muth Electric announces the appointment of David Muth as Chief Executive Officer of Muth Electric as of January 1st, part of a four-year succession plan.“As we look to the future, one of our top priorities has been to ensure Muth Electric thrives for...
Sara Stadem | Editor With the annual banquet around the corner, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the unfortunate news of the cancellation of the event. The news was announced on Tuesday, January 28, on the Chamber’s Facebook page with the...
Winter Car Care Sara Stadem | Editor The South Dakota winters, it’s always a good idea to give your car that little extra love to be sure your car gets you through the cold winter months.Tammen Auto and Tire, Inc. helped answer some winter car care questions to be...
Vehicles are among the most costly expenses individuals have. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, the average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was $48,094. Canadian car buyers face an equally expensive reality in their country,...
Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 As ELCA bishops in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, we serve in contexts that...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 29, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Nadine Grace. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Not Your Typical Dragon” by Dan Barel. In this book we learned about Chrispin Blaze, a...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 22, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Lindsey Ball. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Seven Silly Eaters, by Mary Ann Hoberman. This was a very entertaining book about...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 28, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Katrina Kurtenbach. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wonderful Winter” by Bruce Goldstone. Winter is a season of wondering and waiting....
Mustang first graders work during Boost It Up which are hands-on centers that allow students to have fun while challenging their skills. (Photos/Submitted)
Sara Stadem | Editor Sometimes there is a teacher or staff that has stepped up, gone above and beyond and or has made a difficult subject or year a better one. Sometimes it isn’t one big reason or time, maybe it’s all the little moments that make that teacher or staff...
Representative Bethany Soye The biggest headline this week is the transition to new Governor Rhoden upon Governor Noem’s resignation. This is a significant historical event. The only other time a South Dakota Governor resigned was in 1978 when Governor Richard Kneip...
Senator John Thune It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It’s an inspiring sight when the streets of Washington are packed with pro-life Americans from every corner of...
Senator Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up! It’s been a busy few days in DC, starting last week with President Trump’s inauguration and then beginning to confirm his nominees. Our first order of business last week was confirming our...
Tri-Valley students Matthew Cypher and Ethan Koopman both won big at SD Big Idea. The students took home cash prizes and scholarships. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Last December, two Tri-Valley students won big at the annual SD Big Idea competition....
Crooks Fire Department ready for soup dinner Sara Stadem | Editor For over 12 years, the Crooks Fire Department has been serving soup to the community as a fundraiser and this year is no different.Crooks Fire Chief Mike Harstad explained that once again, the...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters are pictured at their first practice of their season in January. The Sharpshooters are hosting their annual soup fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Community Center. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...
Randy Lamer is pictured at the benefit put together on his behalf. Lamer was cycling and was struck from behind by a vehicle on June 26, 2024, leaving him with a brain bleed, broken tailbone, broken L3 and cracked sacrum. The funds raised at the benefit will be used...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project in Hartford will host its Charity Bingo & Brews on Saturday, February 1, benefiting West Central’s After Prom. The event is held from 3-5 p.m. with doors opening at 2 p.m.The West Central After Prom committee is...
Sara Stadem | Editor Attention all youth in grades 5th-12th – Come one, come all! Whether you get a strike, pick up a spare, score a double, or even commit a foul, roll a gutter ball, or miss a pin, it doesn’t matter. Just come join RCC for a night of bowling,...