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Don’t forget about you!

Sara Stadem | Editor How often do you put your needs before others? Or does it happen more often than not that your needs take the back burner to your loved ones? Maybe you put your loved ones - your family and friends - or your coworkers, before yourself. Well, every...

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Clover Creations 4-h Club held November meeting

Submitted by Emmett Foster The Clover Creations 4-H club met on November 20, 2024 at the Brandon Public Library. Meeting was called to order by Aster H club members did flag pledges. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Our club won “Club...

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Harford Ace Hardware to host Community Blood Drive

Hartford, SD- Harford Ace Hardware will host a winter community blood drive on Tuesday, February 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. As a special thank you gift, all those who donate blood will receive a $15 D.Q. gift card. Donors may schedule their...

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Clover Creations 4-h Club held December meeting

Submitted by Emmett Foster The Clover Creations 4-H Club met December 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm the Caille Public Library. The meeting was called to order by Aster H. The club members did flag pledges and reviewed reports from the secretary and treasurer and approved. A...

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Full weekend of events for 11th annual Frost Fest

Indoor farmers market, children’s snow ball, and more make up this community-wide celebration Brookings, SD – The Visit Brookings office, along with local attractions, businesses and organizations, is gearing up for three days of winter fun during the 11th annual...

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Intern positions available at the outdoor campus Sioux Falls

There are multiple internship positions currently available at the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls! These openings include a Group Naturalist, Outreach Naturalist, and First Catch Center interns!An internship at the Outdoor Campus is a chance to work outside, educate, and...

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Pushing back against fear-based politics

Rep. Erin Healy | House Minority Leader District 10 - Sioux FallsAs the legislative session gains momentum, we now have a full slate of bills to consider. Some proposals will undoubtedly benefit our state, while others pose serious risks to the well-being of South...

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Weekly Update

Rep. Leslie Heinemann On Sunday, February 2, I attended the walk for life at the state capital along with many other legislators and families. It was wonderful to have my twin granddaughters Rebecca and Rachel sing with our speaker of the house and fellow seatmate Jon...

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50th Anniversary

Robert and Kay Vander Woude of Hartford, SD will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 15, 2025. Let’s shower them with cards full of memories and well wishes! Cards can be mailed to: The Vander Woude’s, 206 Duck Trail, Hartford, SD 57033.

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Register now to become an SDSU Extension Master Gardener

Registration is open for the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener training.The course is open to anyone who would like to learn horticulture skills and research-based best practices and share their gardening knowledge with others. Participants...

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Naming SD bridges and honoring fallen heroes

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) is now accepting nominations for South Dakota’s Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedication program.In South Dakota, a powerful initiative is underway to name bridges in memory of the men and women from South Dakota who gave...

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Tossing bears to help others

Sara Stadem | Editor Want a chance to win a gift basket while helping others in need? Grab a teddy bear, or any other stuffed animal, and head to the Teddy Bear Toss during the Tri-Valley varsity boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 18.According to the Tri-Valley...

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Special guests help teach the Mustang way

The Mustang students at the Tri-Valley Colton Elementary had special guests, Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey players, who came to visit, read to their students and share the importance of their Mustang Way expectations. Players touched on the importance of teamwork, being...

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Tri-Valley One-Act wins big at Regions and State

The Tri-Valley One-Act performed “Charlette’s Web” this year and competed at the State One-Act Festival which was held February 6-8 in Brookings at SDSU. They received a Superior Play Award, Superior Tech Award and four Individual Acting Awards. (Photos/South Dakota...

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Celebrating National FCCLA Week with West Central

Sara Stadem | Editor 2024-2025 Theme: Dare to Dream We are celebrating National FCCLA Week with the West Central FCCLA Chapter which is from February 10-14. Mrs. Jennifer Poulos is the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Advisor for the West...

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Celebrating Tri-Valley FCCLA Chapter

Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley FCCLA Chapter has 45 students this year from freshman to seniors with Mrs. Tracy Vogt as their advisor.National FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) Week is celebrated from February 10-14 with the Tri-Valley FCCLA...

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What’s the value of being part of FCCLA?

Being part of FCCLA offers numerous benefits, including:Leadership Development: FCCLA helps you build critical leadership and teamwork skills through hands-on projects, events, and competitions.Career & Academic Preparation: It provides opportunities to explore...

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