Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special The decision on when to sell your home hinges on various factors, including market conditions, personal circumstances, and seasonal trends. To maximize profit and ensure a smooth transaction, consider the following...
This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new recordSIOUX FALLS, SD – AAA projects 70.9 million travelers nationwide will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA...
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Fourth of July is almost here, which also brings the use of fireworks. The National Safety Council (NSC) advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be...
Article by American Veterinary Medical Association Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle...
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or...
There is something for everyone at the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market from food trucks to shopping, kids activities, and more. The Farmers Market takes place the last Thursday of each month from 5-8:30 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The pools are open,...
Progress is being made and the plans continue to come together for the first ever Veterans Park in the community of Crooks. Most recently, A & B Concrete and Colton Redi Mix were at the park for the next phase of concrete. Follow their Facebook page, Crooks...
Sara Stadem | Editor As the 4th of July holiday plans start to form, it might have you wondering who should host the family get together or what fireworks show to attend. Maybe thinking about your plans has you thinking about the meaning of Independence Day or for...
Dave Baumeister | County correspondent SIOUX FALLS – A simple briefing on a 100% post-election hand-count audit by Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson didn’t need to be so adversarial, according to the county commissioners present.At the end of the previous...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held their May mixer at Hartford Ace Hardware with Ace and Nurture Family Chiropractic as co-sponsors. (Photos/Submitted) Chamber Downtown Hartford Farmers Market The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce attended the first Downtown...
Levo community service Pictured (left to right) is Jen McKeown, VP Marketing & Business Development, Levo; Meredyth Broers; Halle Bruflat; Zoe Bruflat; Rayann Hoppe; Austin Reuter; Josh Weissenberger; Fran Sommerfeld, President & CEO, Levo. (Photo/Submitted)...
Hartford, SD – The Hartford Area Development Foundation is excited to announce the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for North Oaks Industrial Park, just north of 12th street and Western Ave.This development would not have been possible without the partnership of the...
An all-wooden custom-built truck made from a 1979 Ford Van chassis made its way from Tea to join the ranks of the Hartford Jamboree Days car show. The custom design took 3000 hours over a 9-year period and takes a lot of time to make the drive as well. “I’ve had it up...
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association is looking for some direction from the state’s high school band directors about how to change the procedures for conducting auditions for All-State...
Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying puts summer camps in the spotlight OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Camp is synonymous with summer for many families. Millions of children will spend time in a summer camp this year. Parents may not realize that...
MITCHELL – Dakota Wesleyan University and Southeast Technical College (STC) in Sioux Falls have developed a new set of articulation agreements for enrolled students or graduates of STC’s LPN program who wish to work toward a bachelor’s degree through DWU’s Sioux...
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Southeast Technical College has awarded 164 full-ride Build Dakota Scholarships to incoming students. The competitive scholarship covers a student’s tuition, fees, books, uniforms, tools and supplies. Congressman Dusty Johnson, R-S.D.; Dana Dykhouse,...
South Dakota State announces spring 2024 dean’s listBROOKINGS, S.D. -- More than 3,300 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list.To earn dean’s...
: Men’s first place winner, Garrison Mulder replenishes carbs with a donut after the event. Women’s first place winner Amber Kirkvold smiles for the camera in Crooks. (Photo/submitted Megan Faber) Youth runner and first place winner, Chase Young. (Photo/submitted...
By Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – On Monday, June 10, Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson told the county canvassing board that, while the election day process was conducted by the usual tabulating machines, in a state ordered audit, her...