Senator Mike Rounds We had a short week out in Washington due to the Juneteenth holiday, but we still packed it full of meetings and votes. I was happy to see so many South Dakota students from all across the state with the South Dakota Rural Electric Association. I...
Representative Dusty Johnson I joined Governor Noem for her Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit on Monday for a conversation to find solutions to the violent crime crisis on Indian reservations. Local Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents were participating in...
The rain last weekend prevented I-90 Speedway from having their Saturday night races. However, they have been working at getting the track ready in hopes to be back in action this Saturday night. (Photo/I-90 Speedway) Sara Stadem | Editor This past weekend, the summer...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern According to Crooks’s Deputy Finance Officer, Sara Smith, the idea to host Food Trucks Nights sprang from a discussion between employees in the city’s Municipal Office. “We noticed the rise in popularity of food trucks with several...
The dogs at Almost Home Canine Rescue (AHCR) received a lot of love from Hartford at the Paws & Plates fundraiser. The money raised during the event will help AHCR find good homes for the animals in their care. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Even though this week’s regular Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 25, was brief, in the next rooms, around 50 county residents were preparing to conduct a hand-count audit of all the county’s...
Todd Casilli is one of the performers at the all-new Humboldt Musicfest, part of Humboldt’s Main Street Days celebration on July 6. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Don’t miss Humboldt’s Main Street Days July 5, 6, and 7, conveniently held right on Main...
St. Thomas CT. #1533 Catholic Daughters of America held their installation of new officers and reception of new members on Monday June 17th at St. Ann’s Hall in Humboldt. New officers are Regent - Elsie Baye, Vice Regent - Jennifer Hoekman, Recording Secretary -...
By Connie Lueth | Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, Humboldt, SD, held their meeting in the Community Center on Monday evening, June 3, 2024. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 9 members present. Opening prayer was read...
Submitted by Wanda Artz | Secretary Treasurer Minnehaha County Farmers Union held its quarterly meeting on June16, 2024 at Good Sam Luther Manor. President Paul Hotchkiss called the meeting to order at 7:10pm and let with the Flag Solute. The minutes of previous March...
The Sioux Falls Corvette Club met at Buffalo Ridge Brewing for their Drive and Dines for the second time. Community members were able to look at the Corvettes and socialize with the Corvette Club members while enjoying drinks by BRB and food from the food truck...
Sioux Valley Energy’s Safety Steering Committee members pose for a photo after winning the MRET Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety Award. (Photo/Submitted) Co-op Awarded the 2024 Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety AwardSioux Valley Energy was awarded the 2024...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee...
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student...
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special National Homeowners Month is observed in June and it’s a time when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.Being a homeowner...
Sara Stadem | Editor June is National Homeownership Month which is designed to shine a light on supporting the dream of homeownership. According to the National Day Calendar, the month is also a time to acknowledge the other entities that play a role in assisting...
Sara Stadem | Editor The community of Hartford has been growing and expanding over the last several years with not only businesses but also housing developments going up throughout the community.When asked how the process works to add housing development into a...
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special Choosing home insurance involves several steps to ensure you get the right coverage at the best price:Assess Your Needs: Determine the value of your home and its contents. Consider factors like the cost to rebuild your...
Realtors and real estate agents provide their clients with an invaluable service. Having an experienced real estate professional in their corner can be especially valuable to first-time home buyers, who may have many questions about the process of buying a home. One...
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As we currently observe June as National Homeowners Month, it’s a good time to review some ideas that we can use to enhance the curb appeal and maybe increase property value of our homes without breaking the bank.Landscaping is a very...