Mya Davidson received a $1,000 scholarship from the Hartford Knights of Columbus and a $250 scholarship from the Hartford Catholic Daughters. (Photos/Submitted) The Hartford Catholic Daughters awarded Zoe Dissing a scholarship of $250. (Photos/Submitted) Aiden...
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors found themselves in unfamiliar territory on Thursday, April 24, trying to find a way to cut down on the number of students participating...
Sara Stadem | Editor Books, books and more books! There will be a FREE Book Event at the River Community Church in Dell Rapids on behalf of the Dell Rapids Christian Homeschool Academy, so get ready to read.The Book Event at River Community Church (RCC) will take...
PIERRE, S.D. – Tuesday, April 29, marked the second meeting of the Project Prison Reset task force. You can find the full agenda for the meeting at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/4.29.25.PPR.Meeting.Public.Agenda.pdf. The meeting materials, including...
Tri-Valley FFA members Bailey Peterson and Sawyer Foster took 3rd place at the SD State FFA Agriscience Fair in Environmental and Natural Resources, Division 4. (Photo/Submitted) Riley Easton and Espn Althoff with the Tri-Valley FFA Chapter took 1st place at the SD...
Students entering grades 1-6 can attend Summer Art Camp at Tri-Valley. Scan the QR Code to register or visit https://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us/. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Tri-Valley Art Club will host its Summer Art Camp at two different locations...
Public School Volunteer Week, which was April 21-25, is a time to honor the dedicated parents, caregivers and community members who volunteer their time to help their schools. The West Central Humboldt Elementary thanked their volunteers with a sweet treat. Pictured...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class learned how to use a Cipher Wheel to decode facts about Amphibians, Reptiles, Fish and Birds in Science Class. Some of the characteristics of Amphibians include: they begin their lives living in the water, they...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, legislation that would provide support to America’s small meat and poultry processors to help strengthen and upgrade their operations. The...
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-04, which directs the establishment and enforcement of a secure standard reporting system for state employees and supervisors, months ahead of when two new state laws will be in effect.“Under my...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters recently broke ground on its new home range. The goal is to be able to use the new building by September 1. (Photo/Submitted) HSS breaking ground RIGHT: The Humboldt Sharpshooters broke ground on its new range located at 46048 254th Street,...
The Tri-Valley Visual Art Department brought home second place after competing in the South Dakota High School Activities Association State Visual Art Competition. This is the 11th year of the competition, with Tri-Valley earning a spot among the top two schools five...
Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your shopping bags and get ready for a morning of the Spring Craft and Vendor Fair & Quarter Auction in Colton at the Taopi Hall. The Colton Community Connected is hosting its annual event on Saturday, May 3.The Spring Craft and Vendor...
County Commissioners Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras gave the annual report for his office at the Tuesday, April 22, meeting, he probably didn’t think it would lead to commissioners giving a...
The Raap family, Andrew, Lainey and Ashlynn, are pictured at the benefit held for Lainey. Lainey was diagnosed with stage two germ cell cancer in February 2024. (Photo/Montrose-Humboldt Knights of Columbus) The Montrose-Humboldt Knights of Columbus held a benefit for...
Submitted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks With the passage of legislation back in 2008, the mentored hunting program was established with the goal to introduce youth and continue the strong hunting heritage in South Dakota. Over the past 17 years, thousands of...
More than $14,000 given to Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Area groups Sioux Valley Energy and its members are springing into 2025 by making an impact in their local communities. During the most recent quarterly meeting of the Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...
The Easter Bunny visited the Colton Community Connected Easter Egg Hunt in style by getting a ride from the Colton Fire and Rescue. The Easter Bunny spent time with community members and was available for photos. (Photos/Submitted) Egg hunters who found the Golden...
If you’re enrolled in the Conservation Reserve (CRP), Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing CRP, ARC county or...
After more than 24 years of dedicated service to the City of Dell Rapids—including 15 years as mayor—Mayor Thomas J. Earley will complete his final term in municipal government in May 2025. In recognition of his enduring commitment to the community, a celebration will...