PIERRE, S.D.— The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Alison D. Nelson as its newest circuit court judge.The investiture ceremony took place on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. CDT in Courtroom 5B at the Minnehaha County Courthouse located at 425 N....
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Internship Program. This internship provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s...
Senator John Thune As the crisp fall temperatures begin to break through, an unmistakable anticipation builds in the air for our state’s unofficial holiday. The days and nights get cooler, the leaves change colors, and South Dakotans start counting down the days to...
Letter to the Editor My name is Lisa Pischke, and I would introduce myself as a wife, a mother, a Christian, a healthcare professional, an outdoorswoman, and the list goes on. This election cycle, we’re also including ‘pro-life, pro-choice’, and other descriptors...
Governor Kristi Noem Over the past several years, South Dakota’s economy has consistently been the strongest of any state in the country. We recently received two updates that underscore just how strong our economy continues to be, even with the sluggish economy...
Senator Mike Rounds I still look forward to getting my local news through a trusted news source, including my local newspaper, whether it’s a real piece of paper or electronically delivered.Running a newspaper today looks a lot different than it did when I was a kid....
The second graders in Mrs. Spielmann’s Class had been learning about estimation in math class, so we decided to work on counting pumpkin seeds. First we wanted to learn about the history of pumpkins The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word “pepon” which means...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class have been learning all about major landforms and bodies of water in Social Studies Class. They learned that landforms are a natural formation or area of land such as a continent. They also learned about flat areas of...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On November 2, Colton’s Faith Community Church will host a special guest as a part of its Morning for You program: Korena Keys, CEO of Sioux Falls’ KeyMedia Solutions. Keys will deliver a talk on her autobiographical book, From Welfare to...
The Jersey Auction with the football jerseys began on Thursday, October 17, and ends on Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Jersey Auction is back! Sara Stadem | Editor Calling all bidders - the Tri-Valley Mustang Jersey Auction is back!The parents of...
Hartford, SD – The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will hold the 2024 Ballot Issues Forum on Friday, October 25th at West Central High School Auditorium. The event will begin at 7:00 PM and feature several expert panelists who will...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Toward the end of the Tuesday, October 15 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, a shouting match developed between members of the South Dakota Canvassing Group and commissioners over comments specifically made by...
Jones Family Eyecare participated in the 2023 Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat. (Photo/Submitted) The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who pass out candy during the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat in 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer...
Mitchell, S.D. - The Dakota Wesleyan University Athletic Department will induct seven individuals into the DWU Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Dakota Wesleyan inductees include Kardel Miller ’94, Anthony Muilenburg ’13, Nicole Court-Menendez Porter...
Crooks Veteran’s Park raised just over $18,000 during its poker run on October 5. The event featured raffles, live and silent auctions, and several prize drawings. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Longtime readers of The Minnehaha Messenger may be...
Senator John Thune For many South Dakotans, the local paper is more than just a source of news; it’s like a trusted neighbor, always there to keep you informed about what’s happening in our communities. Like many others, I depend on the local paper to stay connected...
Call to Freedom CommUnity Breakfast (Photo/Submitted) Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateFEMA does not and should not use disaster funds for illegal immigrants. There are separate funds and funding sources for both the Disaster Relief Fund and the Shelter and...
Governor Kristi Noem There’s a call that you’ll hear across much of South Dakota over the next several months. It doesn’t sound like a bird, though it’s all about one. The shout of “ROOSTER!” will ring out in fields and ditches, just like it does every fall into the...
PIERRE, S.D.— The Second Judicial Circuit will hold a swearing-in of Jeffrey C. Clapper as its newest circuit court judge.The investiture ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. CDT in Courtroom 5B at the Minnehaha County Courthouse located at 425...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings...