First Interstate Bank awarded Crooks Community Childcare Center a $25,000 grant as part of its “Believe in Local” campaign. CCCCC has been fundraising for their new building. (Photo/Submitted) CCCCC was chosen to receive the Lloyd Companies’ 2nd Quarter 1972 Award,...
Sara Stadem | Editor The days are being counted down to the end of summer but don’t fear, there is still another pool party right around the corner before the back to school bell rings!The Colton Pool will be hosting a Sponsor Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 11....
The Lions Club International is working towards reestablishing a Hartford Charter to become part of the community-centered organization. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Lions Club International is working towards reestablishing a Hartford Charter to...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Even though the matter had previously been resolved, the dropped Home-Rule charter came back up at the end of the Tuesday, August 6, Minnehaha County Commission meeting.The regular agenda had been filled with items...
MADISON, S.D., July 29, 2024 – Dakota State University student Gabrielle Englund is student teaching elementary education and special education classes in the Florence School District for the fall 2024 semester. Englund is an Elementary Education/Special Education...
College News SIOUX FALLS, SD (08/05/2024)-- Southeast Technical College congratulates its students completing their AAS, diploma and certificates at the end of the Summer 2024 semester. A commencement ceremony was held on May 3, 2024, for spring and summer...
Dakota State University student Mikaila Fluth (middle), from Crooks, received a $5,000 scholarship from Peraton. (Photo/Submitted) Parents inspire love of tech Madison, S.D. – Dakota State University students are following in their parents’ footsteps.Joëlle Malacko...
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — The state’s high school band directors have offered a plan that they hope will allow for live auditions for students trying out for All-State Band. The plan was approved at Thursday’s meeting of the South...
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who supports people experiencing stress and other emotional issues.Adults who work with or support adult family members, clients and/or...
South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill released the following statement after Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice Presidential pick:“Governor Walz will be a great running mate with Vice President Harris. Walz has been a proven...
Donors urged to give as extreme heat, travel plans threaten already low blood levels $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for coming to give in August MINNEAPOLIS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of...
Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District will be kick starting their 2024-25 school year with a new website look and a brand new app for students, staff, families, and community members to use.When asked what prompted the new website and app, West Central...
Back to School days are scheduled Sara Stadem | Editor Summer is winding down, school supplies are purchased, and backpacks are ready to go. School is right around the corner! With that said, so are the school open houses.Tri-Valley School DistrictNew students:...
Sara Stadem | Editor Before summer comes to an end and school begins, the community of Baltic has one more event to bring people together for all ages. The 2024 Baltic Dog Days is set for Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11.Lacey Harrington, Community...
Sara Stadem | Editor The fall sports season has arrived which means it’s that time of year ago to get your athletes in for their yearly sports physicals.Tri-Valley athletesAccording to the Tri-Valley School District, there are two links available pertaining to annual...
“Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota...
STURGIS, S.D. - Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will activate temporary traffic signals at the following locations:S.D. Highway 34/79 and Nellie Avenue;S.D....
Steven Hunhoff by hole in rock at Frerichs Farm in Wilmot By John Andrews The days are getting shorter. Families are already checking back-to-school shopping lists. And did I see an aisle of Christmas lights at Menards last weekend? No, that must have been a...
(Sioux Falls, SD) – The Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) is excited to announce the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics, and fine arts events. In partnership with Iowa-based company Bound, this...
Sara Stadem | Editor Before you put those swimsuits away and dust off those backpacks for school, there is time for one more pool party! Siouxland Libraries is hosting an End of Summer Party and you are invited!This party includes games, refreshments, door prizes, and...