The Tri-Valley Mustang fourth-graders have been working in music to learn how to play their recorders. During April, they had a Recorder Recital where the fourth-grade students shared their recorder music talents with the younger Mustang students. (Photos/Submitted)
The Tri-Valley Mustang kindergarten students have been busy learning about 3D shapes in math. With that learning, they have been working on their marshmallow-building skills. Who doesn’t love math and marshmallows? (Photos/Submitted)
Mustang fourth-grade students have been learning about notable South Dakotas. They created and presented cereal box projects to showcase their work. To name a few, some projects highlighted Joe Foss, Chad Greenway, Bob Barker, Oscar Howe and Tom Brokaw....
Tri-Valley FBLA at State Tri-Valley FBLA Chapter State Award Winner Max Hickenbotham State Award Winner Isaiah Kendig Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) had 34 students attend the State FBLA conference in Sioux Falls at the...
Sara Stadem | Editor Ever wonder how your community grows? Who’s working behind the scenes to shape its future? When a new business opens its doors or land becomes available for development, it’s not just chance — it’s often the result of thoughtful planning and...
Abby Mitchell | Staff InternWith the season a little more than a month away, the Tri-Valley school district has begun planning its off-season renovations. According to district superintendent Mike Lodmel, Tri-Valley’s school board, business manager and he met for a...
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Crooks held its 2025 Municipal Election on April 8, with voting taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crooks Community Center.Unofficial Returns:Carl Fredricksen - 31F. Butch Oseby – 134The City of Crooks Finance Officer Tobias...
Gerald Longhenry and Lee Kriens received state awards at the 2024 TOPS South Dakota SRD in Pierre. Longhenry was 1st place Male Division 2 with 26.6 pounds lost and Kriens was 1st place Female Division 1 with 59.8 pounds lost. (Photo/Submitted) The TOPS (Take Off...
Jesse Fonkert SIOUX FALLS, SD – The South Dakota Trade board of directors has identified Jesse Fonkert as the next President and CEO of South Dakota Trade after a competitive search process. The current President and CEO, Luke J. Lindberg, has been nominated by...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Crooks Fire Department is winding down from one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. The department hosted the Dueling Duo, a pair of battling pianists, at Winter-Green Acres for their sixth time.“It was a successful night,” says Fire...
Starting Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. the Outdoor Warning Sirens located outside of Sioux Falls city limits within Minnehaha County will be tested. These tests will continue on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.The previous tests were scheduled on the first...
By Connie Lueth, Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, of Humboldt, held their meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, in the Community Center. President Lorena Dubbe called the meeting to order with nine members present. The opening prayer...
SDPB Radio is proud to announce the latest addition to the network, KWSD 89.1FM, has officially signed on the air.“SDPB is thrilled to be able to serve Mitchell and the surrounding area with a strong signal,” said Julie Overgaard, Executive Director of SDPB. “This is...
Originally from Colton, South Dakota Mines senior electrical engineering students Cody Noe and Vincent Mitchell earned second place at the recent Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Student Competition at Wichita State University....
Tri-Valley Mustang JK students were busy staying active this week at their Boost Up stations. (Photos/Submitted)
The Tri-Valley Mustang 5th grade students had their 5th Grade IXL March Madness Challenge, which started on March 3. Students competed in 102,184 questions and made progress on 1,087 skills across 5th grade and above science, math and language arts.Each week, there...
Submitted by Daniel Eye Congratulations to Allison Brost (French Horn) and Whitney Pageler (Flute) on making the 2025 South Dakota High School All-State Band! The students traveled to Watertown to rehearse with the All-State Band prior to giving the Grand Finale...
The hair tinseling station was a popular attraction at the West Central PTA’s Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, April 4. (Photo/Submitted) The dance floor stayed busy at the West Central PTA’s Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, April 4. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel |...
Senator John Thune More than three years ago, Congress created the $42.5 billion BEAD program to bring broadband service to unserved parts of the country. It was the single largest federal investment in broadband expansion ever made. But to date, it has not connected...
Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateCommon food and drink names like parmesan, chateau, and bologna are used around the world to describe products to consumers. However, due to geographic indication to European locations, the European Union has begun using economic...