Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – There were no “fireworks” this year when Minnehaha County Commissioners considered the annual salary increases for the elected department heads at the Tuesday, November 26, meeting.The pay increase follows the...
Sioux Falls, SD -- South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Dan Ahlers released the following statement after Senator Mike Rounds proposed legislation to eliminate the US Department of Education.“Senator Rounds’ bill to abolish the Department of Education is...
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced four cornerstones to enhance government accountability in the State of South Dakota. As the first step, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2024-07, which establishes required state employee trainings centered around...
Legislation would return education to local control, redistribute critical programs to existing federal DepartmentsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the “Returning Education to Our States Act” which would eliminate the U.S. Department of...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Hartford is teaming up with West Central After Prom to offer Hy-Chi meals on Wednesday, December 4.The pop-up event gives customers two opportunities that day to enjoy Hy-Vee’s popular Hy-Chi. Meals will be ready 11 a.m.-1:30...
Sioux Valley Energy is offering $20,000 worth of scholarships this year to eligible graduating high school seniors or first-time attendees at an institution of higher education.Applications are judged on the basis of grades, ACT or SAT test scores, work experience,...
The week of November 18-22 was American Education Week, a week to recognize and show gratitude for educators and staff who are committed to the success of the school. The Tri-Valley Colton Elementary took time to celebrate the week stating, “Our teachers and staff...
Most recently, the Tri-Valley FFA Chapter participated in the District 7 LDE (Leadership Development Event) held in Hartford. Those who place individually in the top three or in a team event that places in the top two advance to the State LDE Convention....
October GRIT Award Winners Students with Character 1st Quarter October Boy Student of the Month October Girl Student of the Month October Boy Nominees October Girl Nominees Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on November 15, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Brittany Zwak. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Cradles in the Trees-The Story of Bird Nests”, by Patricia Brennan Demuth. This book is...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class listened to the story of the first Thanksgiving and then had their own feast in the classroom. First, they made their own outfits and then joined everyone at the tables for a festive meal. I wanted to teach my...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on November 13, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Laura Beauchamp. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Amos and Boris,” by William Steig. Amos, the mouse and Boris, the whale are friends...
Table full of bills, hands of a woman, who checks and calculates everything. Christmas shopping concept, focus on gift box The holiday season may be warm, merry and bright, but it’s also a time when it’s all too easy to spend more than you plan to and rack up debt you...
Sara Stadem | Editor What does Thanksgiving mean to you?We learned at a young age in school to relate Thanksgiving with a feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, making pilgrim hats and decorating paper turkeys. Over time, the meaning of the holiday can vary for...
The South Dakota Department of Education’s division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas during the summer months.Many South Dakota children...
Pictured is the Hair Garden’s Kim Siemonsma with client Colleen Graff on the opening day of the new salon on Tuesday, November 5. (Photo/Submitted) The location offers clients a large and comfortable waiting area. (Photo/Submitted) The Hair Garden in Humboldt opened...
Hartford Hometown Christmas coming to town Sara Stadem | Editor The 13th Annual Hartford Hometown Christmas is around the corner and community members are in for a special treat: celebrating two holidays in one weekend! This year, Harford Hometown Christmas falls on...
Jessica Wells Jacob Maras Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Assistant Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras was appointed Interim Highway Superintendent at the Tuesday, Nov. 19, Minnehaha County Commission meeting.He will be replacing Steve Groen,...
Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central After Prom is well on its way to raising funds to ensure students have a safe and fun After Prom experience. The group is currently offering yard stakes and Christmas ornaments.These hand-crafted yard stakes are custom rusted and...
In exchange for a donation for Caring Rose Week, customers were able to pick out a dozen roses in their color of choice. (Photos/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Hartford’s Doc Nik’s participated in “Caring Rose Week” last week, a nationwide charity campaign...