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...
The Mustang Kindergarteners are back at it for the 2024-25 school year with their ABC Bootcamp. To kick off their bootcamp learning, they had a Superhero dress up day where they learned all about the super letter A!
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on the Mystery Science lesson about why there is sand at the beach. They learned that most beaches get their sand from rocks on land. Over time, rain, ice, wind, heat, cold, and even plants and animals break...
The West Central Trojans were ready to get back to school for their 2024-25 school year. The Trojans had their first day of school on Wednesday, August 21. (Photos/Submitted)
Pictured are some of the gluten-free cupcakes available through Kaylee’s GF Treats. (Photo/Submitted) Leuning also offers gluten-free macarons through Kaylee’s GF Treats. (Photo/Submitted) Kaylee Leuning is the founder of Kaylee’s GF Treats which offers area customers...
Hartford, SD – Community Blood Bank is partnering up with Hartford Ace Hardware (701 s. Western Ave, Hartford SD) Thursday, September 12 between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto www.cbblifeblood,...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Captain Joe Bosman with the sheriff’s office received permission to move ahead on the construction of two emergency radio towers from the Minnehaha County Commission at their Tuesday, August 27, meeting.The two...
During the HAFR Public Safety Day, Troopers De Wild and Moses were showing their rollover simulator, showing the importance of buckling up. (Photo/Submitted) Sanford AirMed took time to join the Public Safety Day in Hartford hosted by the HAFR. (Photo/Submitted)...
(SIOUX FALLS, SD) – Orthopedic Institute is excited to welcome Anthony P. Fiegen, MD, and Joshua J. Meaike, MD, to their team. Dr. Fiegen’s specialty is in comprehensive sports medicine, and Dr. Meaike will focus on conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and...
Shanna Konz (left) and Jami Schultz, residents of Dell Rapids, opened Self-Care Studio in April 2023 in Brookings. They are now opening an outreach clinic in Dell Rapids located at 420 W 4th Street, Suite B. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s easy with the...
The statewide event raises awareness and funds for mental health and suicide challenges SIOUX FALLS, SD - The 12 runners completing this year’s The 437 Project are preparing for their 437 mile relay-style journey across South Dakota for suicide prevention. Their run...
Sioux Falls, SD – South Dakota celebrated a big infrastructure win and great news for Madison this month as the city finalized its connection to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.But while SD Congressman and career politician Dusty Johnson posed proudly at...
LeRoy & Marie Koopman are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on September 5! Let’s shower them with love, memories, and congratulations! Greetings may be sent to PO Box 122, Colton, SD 57018
By Sens. S. Bordeaux (D) & B.R. Hoffman (R) You’ve probably heard of the Medal of Honor, as it is a famously revered military decoration. Earned for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty,” it is our nation’s...
The Tri-Valley Mustangs in Jr. Kindergarten had a special visitor the other day when SRO (School Resource Officer) Johannsen stopped for a visit. Deputy Johannsen spent time reading the story Officer Buckle and Gloria. (Photo/Submitted)
When rain hits a tilted surface, like the side of a mountain or a hill, it tends to flow toward existing depressions. The flow of water erodes the rock or soil, widening and deepening the depressions. As individual river grows from incision, then they capture smaller...
Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class recently read the book, Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown. In the story, Stanley is flattened by a bulletin board. Luckily, he isn’t hurt, just flattened. Later in the story, Flat Stanley wanted to visit some friends in California, so his...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on a Mystery Science project. Their job was to create a house with a roof that could withstand high winds. The students also made a wind maker to check their results. The students explored the effects of...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class enjoyed listening to stories about “What If We Had Animal Teeth, Hair, Ears, Eyes, Tails, Noses, or Feet?” By Sandra Markle. These stories are very entertaining and informative. One page is fiction and the opposite...