Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the application process is now open for his U.S. Service Academy nomination for the graduating Class of 2029.“It’s exciting to see South Dakotans thrive at our prestigious service academies, and...
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Joy Hohn announces run for Senate
Candidate for Minnehaha County – District 9 Hartford, South Dakota – Joy Hohn of rural Hartford, announced today her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate, serving Minnehaha County District 9, including northwestern Sioux Falls, Hartford and Wall Lake.“People are the...
Mark Willadsen to run for District 9 State Senate seat
Mark Willadsen announced his candidacy today for the South Dakota State Senate representing District 9. Willadsen, a Republican, is a retired insurance agent, and has a long history of civic service in the Sioux Falls community, including 15 years in the State House...
Growing in faith: Celebrating Easter
Governor Kristi Noem “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” -Matthew 28:6This week, we celebrate the holiest day in the Christian calendar – the day of Jesus’ resurrection. Christians around the world are celebrating God...
Getting national security Right
Senator John Thune I often say that if we don’t get national security right, the rest is just conversation. Getting it right requires demonstrating not only the strength to deter threats from materializing in the first place and maintaining the capabilities to defeat...
Service and sacrifice
Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateMarch 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day on which we remember and honor those who served in the Vietnam War. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of meeting 24 men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War era....
Colton Fire and Rescue continues to train to serve communities
The Colton Fire and Rescue held a training for RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). This is a team of firefighters that are trained on how to get a down firefighter out of a burning building safely. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and Rescue...
4h clover creations club meeting
By Ella Mullen The Minnehaha County 4H Clover Creations Club meeting was held on Wednesday, February 21. The meeting was held at Scheels.At the meeting, we had two presentations. One was by club member Hudson who did a presentation on hand bells and chimes. The other...
Coming together to support the family of Deputy Prorok
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On February 2, Chief Deputy Ken Prorok of Moody County lost his life in the line of duty. While placing spike strips on Moody County highway, Chief Deputy Prorok was intentionally struck by Joseph Hoek.Although the tragedy may not have...
West Central’s Bohl selected as South Dakota History Teacher of the Year
JoAnne Bohl, West Central High School teacher, was selected as South Dakota History Teacher of the Year. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Ms. JoAnne Bohl, a veteran teacher at West Central High School, has received a special honor from the South Dakota...
2024 Spring Vendor and Craft Fair on the horizon
Scan the register code to take you to the Colton Country Days Spring Vendor and Craft Fair. Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With April only a few days away, many in Minnehaha County are looking forward to the heart of the Spring season. Colton Community Connected, once...
Hartford Chamber gears up for Discover Hartford 2024
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern For the past seven years, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Discover Hartford event, and the Chamber is once again gearing up to host this annual extravaganza which will take place May 6-11.According to Wynne Hindt, the...
Colton Community Connected to hold Easter Egg hunt
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Easter weekend is a busy time for many members of Minnehaha County, and Colton Community Connected is no different. Originally known as the Colton Country Days Committee, Colton Community Connected will hold its Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m....
Colton Community Connected to host poker run over Easter Weekend
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Colton Community Connected, formerly known as the Colton Country Days Committee, will be hosting their 3rd annual poker run on Saturday March 30, the day before Easter.The ride will start and end at TJz Bar and Restaurant in Colton....
Joshua Hogue to represent the Nation’s Community Banks as a member of the ICBA Federal Delegate Board
Press Release: South Dakota - The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that community banker Joshua Hogue, President of Reliabank Dakota in Watertown, SD was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for...
GFP seeking comment on draft Ring-Necked Pheasant Action plan
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on a draft Ring-necked Pheasant Action plan.The Ring-necked Pheasant Action plan, 2024-2028, is a document that will be used by GFP to guide ring-necked pheasant management in South Dakota...
Opah Bah assists on set of local Late-Night Talk Show
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Opah Bah of Hartford, a second-year student in Southeast Technical College’s Digital Media Production program is getting a first-hand look at the late-night talk show circuit as they assist on the set of Late Night Boomin’.Late Night Boomin’ is a...
MSU Moorhead creates tuition-free scholarship program for North and South Dakota residents
Moorhead, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is creating a tuition-free scholarship program for students from North Dakota and South Dakota. This university-funded initiative builds upon the success of the State of Minnesota’s North Star Promise...
SD Democratic Party Statement on SCOTUS Mifepristone Case
As the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could ban medication abortion across the country and severely limit access to critical reproductive care for millions of women, South Dakota Democratic Party Vice Chair Jessica Meyers released the following...
Carly Boom guest reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 1, 2024, Read Across America Day. Our Guest Reader was our Hartford Elementary School Nurse, Carly Boom. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss. From a...