Representative Dusty Johnson BIG Update For years, there has been public concern about members of Congress buying and trading individual stocks while they’re in Congress due to their authority to regulate corporations and access to confidential information. We can...
College news SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Spicer announced the 432 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.The Dean’s List recognizes Morningside students...
College news RAPID CITY, SD — South Dakota Mines has recognized 690 students for their outstanding academic performance for the fall 2023 semester.A total of 615 students earned a place on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List while 75 part-time students were named to the Fall...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class enjoyed making oobleck. Oobleck is a fictional form of green precipitation invented by the famous children’s author- Dr. Seuss from the book, “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” Oobleck is a mixture of corn starch, water,...
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Justin Zajic to serve on the South Dakota Board of Education Standards. “South Dakota’s educators are building our kids and grandkids into the leaders of tomorrow,” said Governor Noem, “I am confident...
West Central Trojan Crew Heier signed with USD (University of South Dakota) to continue his football career next fall. Pictured with Crew is (left to right) his brother, Hayden; mom, Jackie; and dad, Lonnie. (Photo/Submitted) Adisen Stadem | Staff Intern West Central...
The Colton, Crooks, and Lyons Fire Departments along with the Colton Fire Auxiliary went to the Tri-Valley Elementary in Crooks and rural Colton during National Fire Prevention Week to visit with students. Thanks to a grant that was passed by the South Dakota...
Pictured (left to right) is Amy M. Farr and Wynne Hindt. Farr, the Chamber and Economic Development Director for Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, will be transition into a full-time role as the Economic Development Director. Hindt has joined the team as the Chamber...
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special Each year in South Dakota, tragic accidents involve people breaking through ice on rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Ice thickness can be very variable, and can be effected by snow cover, vegetation and water movement. Ice...
From the desk of Commissioner Jean Bender As the year comes to an end, I wanted to take time to reflect on some highlights that the County Commission has been part of in 2023.One of the major highlights of the year was the opening of a new highway facility. This move...
State Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman announced his intention to seek reelection to the State Senate. He represents District 9, which includes northwestern Sioux Falls, Hartford and Wall Lake. A first-term lawmaker, Hoffman said he only recently decided to seek a second...
At this week’s meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioner Dean Karsky was elected to serve as commission chairman for 2024. During the meeting, commissioners also completed various re-organization tasks to start the new year. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister |...
Submitted by NAPA Auto Parts Your New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t just be for you. They should be for your vehicle, too. So let’s set four New Year’s car maintenance resolutions right now. Check your tire pressureOnce a week, whip out your tire gauge, do four squats,...
Sara Stadem | Editor Don’t want to cook? Looking for a night out with the family? Stop out at Pizza Ranch in Dell Rapids on Monday, January 8, to support a good cause while feeding your family without having to do the dishes!The Bowling for Zander Scholarship...
College News YANKTON, S.D. – Mount Marty University in Yankton, SD, is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 Dean’s List Honorees. The Dean’s List Honoree at Mount Marty University is defined as a full-time undergraduate student completing a full-time load of graded...
A look back at 2023 JanuaryThe City of Crooks made plans to create a Veterans Memorial in order to remember those who have served our country. Early stages of planning started at the beginning of the year with gathering funds and finalizing the layout of the park....
PIERRE, S.D. - With winter weather fully upon the state, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission urges South Dakotans to keep natural gas meters and appliance vents clear of snow and ice.“Accumulation of snow and ice on gas meters has the potential to contribute...
Julie Dvorak PIERRE, S.D.—Gov. Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Julie Dvorak to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s Fifth Circuit Court.“It is the job of South Dakota’s courts to uphold the Constitution,” said Gov. Noem. “I am confident that Julie will do...
Keith and Shiloh Warne and their son, Mathias, have been in Colorado at the Children’s Hospital since November 3 for his cancer treatments. MIDDLE: Mathias is pictured at three months old on the day of his tumor resection. (Photos/Submitted) Mathias Warne was...
Pictured is the band that played in the background throughout the Holiday Reception. (Photo/Submitted) President Biden spoke at the Holiday Reception at the White House. (Photo/Submitted) Dan Ahlers (SDDP Executive Director) and his wife, Amy, along with Shane Merrill...