The Book Mobile is back! The Book Mobile was back at the Colton Elementary School this past week. Students were able to visit the Book Mobile and check out books to take home to read. Ask your students about the books they picked out! (Photos/Submitted)
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Special guest Mustang-style
School Resource Office (SRO), Officer Johannsen, was a special guest in one of Tri-Valley Elementary’s ELL writing classes. The students have been learning about different types of jobs people can have in life. The students enjoyed interviewing Officer Johannsen and...
Poker run for Crooks Veterans Park
While progress continues to be made at the Crooks Veterans Park, a fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 5, to assist in the costs associated with building the memorial park. The Crooks Veterans Park Poker Run will begin at The Wooden Nickel in Crooks with...
Breakfast: an egg-cellent way to start the day
September is Better Breakfast Month Sara Stadem | Editor “Breakfast is a love letter to yourself, an act of self-care.” – UnknownThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and despite life taking us in many different directions once morning comes, it’s...
Oktoberfest Customer Appreciation to be held
Marylou Nagel | Writer Who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate and Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts are doing just that – and they are celebrating you!Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts will be teaming up for their customer...
Although nothing on agenda dealing with her, auditor’s supporters show up for meeting
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When the Minnehaha County Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the meeting room was mostly filled with supporters of county auditor Leah Anderson.Although there was nothing on the agenda specifically regarding the...
Supreme Court to hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term of court on Oct. 1-2 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.The Supreme Court will hear oral...
Media event and informational meeting on Referred Law 21, property rights and CO2 pipelines
Sioux Falls, SD - September 23, 2024 – Concerned citizens, landowners, and media are invited to attend an important media event and informational meeting focused on Referred Law 21, property rights, and the controversial issue of CO2 pipelines. The event will take...
Tips to help kids stay on top of their homework
When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework: Focus on organization: One of the most...
Lauren Murphy receives Golden West scholarship
Student News WALL, SD – Lauren Murphy, a graduate of West Central High School, will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2024.“The 2024 scholarship recipients represent the next generation of leaders,” said Golden West General Manager and CEO Denny Law....
Lauren Grinde receives Golden West scholarship
Student News WALL, SD – Lauren Grinde, a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2024.Lauren Grinde was involved in sports, volunteer work, and leadership roles. Outside school, she was a mentor to younger students. She...
Johnson, Thune seek nominations to U.S. Service academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) announced that they are accepting applications to the U.S. service academies for the class entering in the summer of 2025.“Service academies provide an excellent educational...
September students of the month in 2B
The September Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Teagyn Bahrenfuss, daughter of Ashley and Derek Bahrenfuss; Peyton Full, daughter of Scarlett and Austin Full; and Luke Copeland, son of Jessi and Shane Copeland. We are so proud of all...
Chronological order project using events from history
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class worked on creating a timeline research paper based on famous people from our American History. The students then presented their findings. They each learned so much about famous people. We found this was a great...
Creating cupcakes in school
Mrs. Tirrel hosted a Makerspace Cupcake Decorating class at the West Central Library on September 17. High school and middle school students learned how to use different decorating tips and techniques. They created Homecoming cupcakes for themselves and to share with...
Mustang minefield challenge winners
Building themselves to build a better community. Mustang students have been working through CORE challenges this school year during their advisory time. Each challenge offers an opportunity for growth for each student and school. The Tri-Valley Minefield Challenge...
Education in the outdoor learning space
Mrs. Garness took advantage of the nice weather with her 4th grade Mustang students and the Tri-Valley outdoor learning space. Last week, Mrs. Garness took her reading lesson outside for some outdoor learning. (Photos/Submitted)
Harvesting our own food supply
Governor Kristi Noem Growing up on our family farm and ranch, there were two time periods that were busiest: calving season in the spring and harvest in the fall. The time has come for farmers to harvest most of their crops. It’s the fruit of their labor after a long...
Letter to Editor
Before voting on Referred Law 21, know that this law is a creation of Pierre Politicians and the mega-businesses they serve.Landowners who have fighting for fair treatment as afforded to them under current laws regarding eminent domain were not allowed to participate...
Safe streets, smarter policies
Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateFor years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has said that sanctuary cities create a public safety threat and are one of the biggest impediments to ICE’s public safety efforts. A sanctuary city’s refusal to cooperate with...