TROJANS TRAVELED TO STATE TEAM DUALThe West Central Trojans wrestling team qualified for the 2026 State Wrestling Team Dual Tournament. The team competed in the Class A Team Dual Tournament in Pierre on Friday, February 13. Results were not available at the time of...
TRI-VALLEY ONE-ACT PLAY The Tri-Valley One-Act Play competed at the Regional Contest on January 27 in Baltic. Tri-Valley had eight actors receive superior acting awards at the region competition. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Managing Editor sstadem@ncppub.com...
WEST CENTRAL ONE-ACT CAST AND CREW The West Central One-Act Cast and Crew performed at the Regional Contest on January 27 in Brandon and the State One-Act Play on February 6. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Managing Editor sstadem@ncppub.com The West Central One-Act...
DAN’S SUPPORTERS Despite running as a Democrat in a traditionally conservative state, Ahlers hopes voters will see him as a voice that can bridge the gap between political parties. (Photo/Submitted) AHLERS ENTERS RACE FOR SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR Dell Rapids native and...
Hartford, SD – Donate blood at the Hartford Ace Hardware (701 S. Western Ave, Hartford, SD) on Tuesday, February 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in support of the local blood supply and local patients in need. To schedule an appointment,...
Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company,is pleased to announce that Paul Sickler was recently presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales....
PIERRE, S.D. — In 2025, South Dakota recorded 110 fatal crashes resulting in 123 deaths, marking a five-year low and a significant improvement in roadway safety, according to preliminary data from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Accident...
By: Erin Healy | District 10 Democratic Minority Leader for the HOR As the Legislature moves deeper into session, familiar challenges are emerging in Pierre. Committees are advancing major bills rapidly, often while the public is still asking questions. Whether it is...
Visitors: Sheriff Mike Milstead has announced that he will not run for reelection and will retire at the end of this year. Sheriff Milstead has served as our Minnehaha County Sheriff since May of 1997, a total of 29 years. Before that, he served on the Sioux Falls...
By: Mike Rounds Welcome back to another Weekly Round[s] Up. This week, my DC office was especially full with South Dakotans who are in DC for meetings! It was good to see so many friendly and familiar faces in the office. One highlight from this week was hearing that...
By: Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG Update Free, fair, and accountable elections are vital to the survival of our democracy. Without common sense guardrails, our election system is severely compromised. I’ve been supportive of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility...
Submitted by Fred Lee The Humboldt American Legion opened their February 2, 2026, meeting at 7 p.m. Commander Chuck Dubbe led the members with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurers reports were read and approved. It was noted...
The February Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were: Brohnsen Callies, son of Kamille and Nick Callies; Kiah Ivanov, son of Heidi Wiltgen and Igor Ivanov; and Raeleah Denoyer, foster-daughter of Shannon O’Hara. We are so proud of all of you!...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on February 3, 2026. Our Mystery Reader was Igor Ivanov. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Owen and Mzee, The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship” by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig...
January Students of the Month Students of the Month nominees January Students of GRIT Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com West Central Middle School teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers...
Sara Stadem | Managing Editor sstadem@ncppub.com National FCCLA Week, celebrated the second week of February, highlights Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members across the country. FCCLA helps students develop leadership skills, strengthen family and...
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 | Managing Editor sstadem@ncppub.com National FCCLA Week, celebrated the second week of February, highlights Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members across the country. FCCLA helps students develop leadership skills, strengthen family and...
The 2025-26 FBLA Chapter Officers include: Eli Kendig -President Denton Bicknase -Vice President Blaine Wieczorek -Secretary Aaden Woodraska - Treasurer Aynsley Pullman - Historian Danika Fluth - SD State South Vice President Sara Stadem | Managing Editor...
To start the month of February, the Tri-Valley Mustangs had a variety of activities planned by the student council. As a school, they collected 264 items during their “Souper Bowl” Cans for Fans food drive. The winner was clear – 192 items donated to the Seahawks box...