In the activity, Bobby Dropper, students try to save a falling bobby pin from a crash landing by inventing a paper device to slow the fall. They work like inventors, learning from their failures — and learning that failures are part of the invention process! Save...
The Tri-Valley 7th graders did all things DNA and genetics this past week in Life Science.They worked on: – Creating offspring by learning how genetics are passed from parent to offspring. They introduce their Marshmallow babies! – Building a model of DNA to show...
Corn producers disappointed with South Dakota Corn Growers Association’s new resolutions to support eminent domain for companies proposing carbon dioxide pipelines Sioux Falls, SD – Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform (LEDR), a united group of landowners, elected...
Senator Tom Pischke With the 2nd week of the 2023 Legislative Session now completed, we are starting to see a good number of bills being introduced. We already have 142 items introduced in the House and 120 introduced in the Senate. Our job will be getting very busy...
By Randy Gross | 25th District Representative After a busy first week, the legislative pace picked up even more in the second week. Bills are working their way through committees. A few bills of interest are discussed below.The House passed HB 1001 by a vote of 54-12....
Garden to grow Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener It’s hard to imagine, but with the weather we have had, true gardeners are already thinking about what to plant this spring. This brings up the question of using old seeds and what it means for the produce at...
Sara Stadem | Editor Although the holiday season may be over, giving back to the community and showing appreciation continues for the community of Hartford. One local restaurant recently took time out of their day to show their appreciation for those keeping the...
Pictured is Grace Rick, Hartford Area Jr. Darts’ Female Top Gun for the second year in a row. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is Xander Gordon, Hartford Area Jr. Dart player, who took first place in Cricket Singles, Division 7. (Photo/Submitted) Hartford Area Jr. Darts...
The Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy is a school that creates an agriculture learning environment which gives students the opportunity to learn with hands-on projects. (Photo/Submitted) The students at the Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy had the opportunity...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Humboldt Sharpshooters have their target in sight and are set to host their annual Soup Feed & Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the St. George Parish Hall in Hartford.This fundraiser has been held for approximately...
Every second counts when an emergency hits. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency situation. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) Sara Stadem | Editor Mother Nature has reminded us that we do live in South Dakota and winter is indeed...
Scan the QR code to register! Submitted by West Central School District It’s that time of year again when parents start to gear up for kindergarten screening!Kindergarten Options at West CentralWest Central School District offers two options for children of...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is beginning its 3rd week of the 6th Annual Burger Battle. The following Hartford area restaurants are participating: Main Street Humboldt Bar, Big J’s Roadhouse, The GOAT Bar & Grill, Dugout Sports Bar & Grill, Dairy...
By Senator Tom Pischke The calendar has recently flipped over to 2024 and that means the 99th Legislative session has started on January 9th. As your District 25 Senator, I will be writing a weekly column to keep you updated on important legislative items. Our first...
Letter to the editor We’d guess you don’t.A few opinion pieces recently published would argue judgment on how the more than 137,000 public school students perform on this single metric is the sole measurement for the success of the student’s public education.And...
Randy Gross | 25th District Representative I wish to thank the citizens of Moody and Minnehaha counties for the honor of serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives on your behalf. I continue to serve on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and am...
Your South Dakota Democratic Senators and Representatives just wrapped up their first week of the 2024 Legislative Session.Rep. Erin Healy, Sen. Reynold Nesiba, and Rep. Kameron Nelson outlined the priorities for this session at the first weekly Democratic legislator...
Christine Black opened her second location of Unblemished Beauty in Harford in October of 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern An acne clinic and day spa, Unblemished Beauty originally opened in 2020 in North Carolina. However, when owner Christine...
Dr. Emily Keefer Submitted by Dr. Emily Keefer | Nurture Family Chiropractic From the moment of “oh my goodness, this is real!” to the chaotic, beautiful arrival of your little one, pregnancy is a miraculous journey. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, sleepless nights,...
Although National Children’s Dental Health Month may be February, healthy living with dental care is every day for McCook Dental. The crew at McCook Dental took their knowledge on the road to help educate youth about dental care and shared their story with us.The crew...