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SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the 2024 Premier Exhibitor Award winners.Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor...

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90th birthday

Please help Tony celebrate his 90th birthday by sending well wishes to:Tony Heiberger 46536 254th Street, Hartford SD, 57033

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105th birthday

Please help Earle Geide celebrate his 105th birthday by sending well wishes to:Earle Geide; Tieszen Memorial Home, 312 E State Avenue, Marion, SD 57043

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Scholarships, fall fun, and safety tips

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and South Dakota Highway Patrol joined the Bowling for Zander Fall Festival during the Zander Street Safety. The shared with the community on safety tips and building strong connections. (Photo/Submitted) Haden Ihnen returned from...

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Fall fun!

The Tri-Valley Mustang students at the Elementary School in Crooks ended their week last week with some classroom fun that included fall parties, PJ/Hat Day, and the ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show!

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Supporting SD Statehood Day

Did you know SD Statehood Day was on November 4? The Tri-Valley Mustangs wore their best SD gear.Here were some of their ideas:🔵 SDSU🔴 USD🌽 Corn Palace🇺🇸 Mt.Rushmore🐍 Reptile Gardens

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Brost makes All-State Orchestra

Congratulations to West Central High School Senior, Allison Brost, on making the 2024 South Dakota High School All-State Orchestra! Allison performed on French Horn at the Grand Finale Concert held on November 2nd at 7 pm in the Denny Premier Center. This is the...

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Mystery reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on October 25, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Angela George. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Ghost Hunt”, by Melissa Lagonegro. In this story Anna and Elsa from Disney Frozen explore...

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Second graders write letters to area servicemen and women

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class wrote letters to area servicemen and women. We are so proud of the soldiers and thank them for their sacrifices and for dedicating their lives to making this a safer world. Never-ending courage deserves never-ending...

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Mystery science lesson in 2B

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s 2nd grade class investigated the mystery of the koa tree, a type of tree that grows in only two places - islands halfway across the world from one another. In this activity, the students developed three different physical models of the...

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Johnson congratulates President Trump

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement:“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his return to the White House. I’m excited for an opportunity to secure the border, grow our economy, and improve the lives of...

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Thune congratulates President Trump and Senator Vance

“The incoming Senate Republican majority will work hand-in-hand with the Trump-Vance administration to lower costs for families, secure our southern border, and renew America’s energy dominance.”SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the...

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Thune statement on Republicans reclaiming Senate majority

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement:“The Biden-Harris administration has forced the American people to endure four years of high prices, open borders, and chaos on the world stage. Tonight, with Republicans...

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Noem accepting applications for interns

Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Internship Program. This internship provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office.Student interns will...

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Student soil health essay and video contests open

The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition is excited to announce student essay and contests for the 2025 Soil Health Conference, January 15-16 in Watertown, SD.The essay contest is open to South Dakota middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. Cash prizes...

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Lifelong lessons from South Dakota schools

By Sen. John Thune One of the highlights of my travels across South Dakota is the opportunity to visit schools and meet young people. It’s refreshing to see their engagement with the important issues facing our country and hear about their dreams for their own future...

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Back the blue

By: Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateSouth Dakota’s support for our men and women in blue was on full display this week when I joined more than 2,000 law enforcement officers and supporters at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. In a highly divisive and...

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A prayer for our Nation

By: Gov. Kristi Noem November 1, 2024For those of you who read my weekly columns, you know that they can take on many forms. They’re often focused on updating you on changing policies or issues that I am focused on. Sometimes they celebrate major events in our state,...

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Baiting big game illegal during South Dakota hunting seasons

South Dakota big game hunters are reminded that during the hunting seasons, placing bait for the purpose of attracting big game animals is illegal.It is not uncommon to see sporting goods stores offer feed, supplements, and other baiting attractants that are targeted...

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