Pictured is President Trump & Rep. Dusty Johnson. (Photo/Submitted) Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateOver the weekend, I joined President Trump for dinner to discuss legislative plans for the next year. In just a few days, I’ll be attending his inauguration...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to two Mystery Readers on January 9, 2025. Our Mystery Readers were Sydney and Sam Nelson. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Most Perfect Snowman”, by Chris Britt. We learned that Drift was a very...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 21, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Jake Tewalt. We enjoyed listening to the book, North Country Night” by Daniel San Souci. Snow is falling and it’s nighttime in the North...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 9, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Cierra Morris. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Manners at School by Carrie Finn. This book is full of ways students should demonstrate...
And so it begins…With the start of January comes the start of a new legislative session for South Dakota lawmakers and constituents alike. While there are certainly some worthy causes that need to be addressed and many others that will be debated, there are some that...
Legislative update to the admirable constituents of District 9. Over 150 bills have been introduced with many more in the works. We have been taking note of your concerns and will address some here.House Bill 1020 to establish education savings account will be first...
Greetings to the great people of District 9. Over the next nine weeks, myself Representative Tesa Schwans, Representative and Majority Whip Bethany Soye, and Senator Joy Hohn will be collaborating on a weekly column to keep you updated on what is happening in Pierre....
Senator John Thune After four years of inflation, chaos at our borders, and weakness on the world stage, the United States is turning the page. President Trump’s inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength – including a strong economy, a strong...
Governor Kristi Noem You probably know that President-elect Trump has called on me to serve, if confirmed, as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. It’s a tremendous honor and a great responsibility. The mission is to keep the American people safe...
The Siouxland Libraries Humboldt Branch recently went through renovations that included new paint, furniture, carpet, and shelves. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is the Humboldt Siouxland Libraries Branch before the renovations. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...
Sara Stadem | Editor It is soup kind of weather just in time for the fundraiser that Downtown Hartford Inc. will host for the Hartford Senior Citizens – Super Seniors. The Homemade Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the United Methodist...
Sara Stadem | Editor Dust off those prom dresses and tuxes from your favorite decade and get ready to celebrate the night with “Music Through the Decades” at Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Banquet.The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Adult...
Sara Stadem | Editor “Kindergarten: where little hands have big ideas and hearts are full of wonder.” – UnknownIs your Mustang child ready to head off to school in the fall? Do you want to see if your child is set for kindergarten? It’s that time of year again to...
The American Legion District Oratory contest was held in Humboldt on January 12th. Three High School students competed to go to the State contest next month in Oacoma at our conference there. Shown here in the front row is Elena Andrews from Beresford, who was our...
Jada Vanoverbeke named to Fall Semester 2024 Dean’s List at UMN CrookstonCROOKSTON, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston announces students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List which was recently released by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for...
Sioux Falls, South Dakota — The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opened its annual 2025 “Augustana High School Invitational,” which will be on view Thursday, Jan. 16, through Friday, Feb. 7. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m., with...
Submitted by Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners The Minnehaha County Commission conducted its first official meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Commissioners Heisey and Karsky were sworn in at the meeting. This will be Commissioner Heisey’s first...
As the new year gets underway, it’s a time that many make a New Year’s Resolution to focus on change. Maybe that change is to start exercising or maybe it’s to start eating better. Maybe it’s a goal to clean out the closet or shop less this year.Whatever the goal is,...
Sara Stadem | Editor Making healthy choices in life matters. Healthy choices can come in many ways. Healthy choices can be eating healthy and exercising. It can also be making healthy choices financially. Another way to make healthy choices can be emotional.During a...
The term “New Year’s Resolutions” has become a punchline for many and rightfully so. While people start January 1st with good intentions, the rate of individuals who fail, quickly surpasses those who succeed. Studies show that 23% of people quit within the first week...