SIOUX FALLS, SD -- The University of Sioux Falls congratulates more than 600 students who made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.The following local...
Sara Stadem | Editor Although spring is not here yet, baseball registration is! Registration is open until February 1 for the 2024 West Central Baseball Association season.The 2024 Divisions include:T-Ball (01/01/2019-12/31/2020)Transitional...
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host the fourth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 17, 2024, in Pierre.The event is in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU Days at the Capitol and 4-H supporters of all ages are encouraged to...
Submitted by Fred Lee Before the meetings started, we shared a potluck Christmas time meal with the Auxiliary members.The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023. Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting...
Senator John Thune Every year of the Biden administration, the number of illegal immigrants crossing the border has set a new record. Lately, the problem has grown worse. In recent weeks, 10,000-12,000 illegal immigrants per day have been caught trying to enter the...
Governor Kristi Noem Jewish people around the world are concluding their celebration of the miracle of Hanukkah. As they do so, I cannot help but think of them and the State of Israel.Hanukkah celebrates the Maccabees rededicating the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Of...
Letter to the Editor Bruce BurkhartFarmerDell Rapids SD I have farmed my entire life. I am in my sixties. Our five children are fully launched, one of which is farming with us. I have never written a letter to the editor in my life. This topic; however, is worthy of...
Senator Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up. For the past several weeks, I’ve talked about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in this section and our need to pass it before the end of the year. This past week, we got it...
BIG Update Representative Dusty Johnson For 11 years, schools across America have been prohibited from serving 2% or whole milk to students. The prohibition began when the Obama administration imposed ill-informed school lunch regulations. Without a variety of milk...
West Central School Marylou Nagal | Writer The West Central High School Chorus, under the direction of Laurie Gratz, presented its Madrigal Lite on Thursday, December 14, and Friday, December 15. The group performed the program, “Sorry Tellers,” and brought holiday...
West Central School The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on December 12, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Morgyn Driscoll. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry. In this book we...
West Central School The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s, Mrs. Peterson’s, Mrs. Johnson-Pfaff’s and Mrs. Christensen’s classes enjoyed a visit at Senior Citizen’s Center in Hartford on December 14. The students sang songs and enjoyed their time there. We wanted to bring...
Tri-Valley School 17 members of the Tri-Valley High School FCCLA Chapter traveled to Dell Rapids on December 11, to participate in the Region V FCCLA Meeting. Chapter members met with 13 other neighboring chapters to participate in various activities sponsored by this...
Tri-Valley student Grant Schlueter submitted an idea to the SD Big Idea Competition where he won his category which resulted in him winning $500 cash and a $500 scholarship to NSU. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Ever had an idea on starting a business but...
Grace Nolz will join the Hair Garden in Humboldt on January 2. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden in Humboldt will soon be home to a third stylist. Grace Nolz will join Kim Siemonsma and Anna Busser in the salon beginning January 2.Nolz grew up...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 2024 Legislative Update for Chamber members with Sen. Brent (“B.R.”) Hoffman and Rep. Bethany Soye in attendance. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Amy M. Farr The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 2024 Legislative...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hometown Breakfast at the Hartford Area Fire & Rescue. (Photos/Submitted) Submitted by Amy M. Farr Hometown Breakfast Christmas was held on Sunday, December 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hartford Area Fire...
The Executive Board of the South Dakota School Superintendents Association and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota issues the following statement in response to Governor Noem’s Budget Address and her leadership in response to the financial needs of our public...
Submitted by: Connie Lueth An informal meeting consisting of 11 members, including 2 new members, was held following our potluck supper in observance of Christmas. We introduced and welcomed Pat Reiners from Humboldt and Jean Ordal from Hartford. The treasurer’s...
Ensuring opportunities for rural communities and the next generation South Dakota – A group of prominent and well-respected ag producers and supporters in South Dakota announced today the formation of a new coalition: Protect South Dakota’s Ag Future. The coalition’s...