Each year the Catholic Daughters of America St. Thomas Court of Humboldt and Montrose sponsors an education contest. The 1st place winners from the local contest are sent to the state contest. The 1st place winners from state are sent to the National contest. This...
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, September 2, 2024. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 9 members present. We opened with a...
MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakotans wanting to learn more about the statewide candidates and issues that voters will decide on in November are invited to a Vote South Dakota forum presented by SDPB, South Dakota News Watch, the McGovern Center at DWU and Dakota Wesleyan...
Employees assist with over 350 service projects across 14 states during 7th annual event HARTFORD, S.D. — Giving back to the places we call home is part of who we are at First Interstate. We do this by offering our time, talent, and treasure throughout 14 distinctly...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were introduced to Community Building with a straw activity. Each group was given 40 straws and a roll of masking tape. They were instructed to build the tallest, FREE-STANDING structure and they could use only...
Mustang students in Miss Dellman’s second grade class were showcasing their reading skills and doing some big time reading out loud with the big books during reading time. (Photos/Submitted)
The 3rd grade Mustang students were busing learning about motion during science class. When considering the movement of a roller coaster, they asked: How does the ride move? How fast does the ride go? How do the buttons control the ride?
National Farm Safety and Health Week is an annual observance dedicated to promoting safety and health awareness among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Typically held in the third week of September, this event has its roots in 1944, when President Franklin...
Farmers urged to look for overhead and underground hazardsAs harvest approaches, ag producers and their employees are urged to watch for hazards as they enter and exit their fields.“Take the time, every time to check your clearances and keep your distance from...
Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the...
Sara Stadem | Editor While farming can be a stressful career choice, there are ways to help prepare for those unexpected disasters; the disasters out of your control. While National Farm Safety and Heath Week focuses on the safety of those working in agriculture and...
The Homecoming Royalty candidates for the Tri-Valley Mustangs, as elected by the senior class, are: Emery Person, Calli Noe, Annie Stemper, Rosalynn Focken, Ellie Czerny, Grant Schlueter, Aiden Bunde, Noah Eggert, Alex Wingen, & Colby McAreavey. The community is...
Submitted by Amy Lupkes The West Central High School Student Council is busy preparing for the 2024 Homecoming. This year’s theme is ‘Trojans Got Game’ with activities and dress-up days featured around different board games! Friday, September 20th is Battle Ship. The...
Electric Construction has finished up their work at the Crooks Veteran’s Park for the accent lighting bollards. (Photo/Submitted) Electric Construction has finished up their work at the Crooks Veteran’s Park for the accent lighting bollards. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured...
Dave Baumeister | County correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In an unusual occurrence, people heard about a county budget that would be $37 million less in 2025 than it was in 2024.This news came at a public briefing on next year’s budget at the Tuesday, September 3,...
Sioux Falls, SD – Celebrating the workers’ rights movement that the Labor Day holiday grew out of, Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson notes a troubling discrepancy in her opponent Dusty Johnson’s record on labor rights. While he has recently—and rightly—denounced...
Joy Petersen is one 1,000 fairgoers to eat lunch on August 31, 2024 for just .48 cents at the South Dakota Farmers Union Farmers Share Lunch. (Photo/Submitted) By Lura Roti on behalf of South Dakota Farmers Union Fair food has a reputation for being fried and...
SPPB will participate in the Latino Festival & Parade on Sunday, September 15th. This event will be located at the Levitt Shell, 504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. This family-friendly event will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and feature music, food,...
Football season is underway not only for high schoolers but for youth as well. Both Crooks Flag Football and Hartford Flag Football seasons have begun with players, coaches, and spectators taking advantage of the warm weather. (Photos/Submitted)
Michael D’Aquino | U.S. Department of Labor’s Field Services Director for Public Affairs Labor Day began as a federal holiday to honor our nation’s workers and to remember those in the labor movement who came to their defense over a century ago. They demanded that...