BROOKINGS, S.D. -- The South Dakota State University Concert Choir will present its Scandinavian Northern Lights-themed concert this weekend with a performance celebrating the group’s upcoming trip to Sweden and Norway.The concert, “Under the Northern Lights,” will...
Submitted by Connie Lueth The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 held their regular meeting on Monday, November 6th, 2023, in the community center. The meeting was called to order by President Lorena Dubbe with 8 members present. The opening prayer...
By Sen. Brent “B.R.” Hoffman In the public eye, there’s a widespread belief that conservative Republicans hold a narrow, draconian viewpoint on law and order. No doubt, most conservatives support serious consequences for serious crimes, but that doesn’t mean we...
Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — After years of discussion, the South Dakota High School Activities Association has decided to conduct an economic impact study to show communities and chambers of commerce what hosting state events does for local...
Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association A classification committee working for the South Dakota High School Activities Association is interested in a method for moving poorly performing football teams down to a lower classification. The SDHSAA board of...
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will discuss the new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance product during its November session of Ag Economic Dialogues.South Dakota is one of the states chosen to test the new risk protection product from the...
CHAMBERLAIN, SD—The South Dakota Hall of Fame invites the public to nominate a champion of South Dakota who has made an impact in their community, state, and beyond to be included in the pool of candidates being considered for the Class of 2024.While the process is...
The November Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class are: Henry Blaine, son of Kristin and Anthony Blaine; Noelle Yingst, daughter of Kimberly Bork and Kyle Yingst, Mikayla Cressman, daughter of Tricia Cressman and Johnn Cressman. We look forward...
Pictured (left to right) is Allison Brost, Mr. Danny Eye, and Whitney Pageler. Brost and Pageler represented West Central at the All-State Orchestra concert. (Photo/Submitted) Adisen Stadem | Staff Intern On October 28, two students from the West Central High School...
West Central High School October Students of the Month (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, the teachers of the West Central High School nominate and vote for a Student of the Month (SOTM), with two students being selected from...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on October 30, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Samantha Brandenburg. We enjoyed listening to the book, “ How to Babysit an Orangutan” by Tara and Kathy Darling. In this book we learned...
Leland and Lori Goehring have two children; Ben (22) and Hannah (21). Recently, Leland and Lori were injured in a home explosion and Ben passed away. The community is holding a benefit to assist with their road to recovery which will be held on Saturday, November 18,...
Dr. Emily Keefer recently moved to the Hartford area with her husband, Karter. Dr. Keefer opened Nurture Family Chiropractic as of Wednesday, November 1, which is located at 100 SD Hwy 38, Suite K, Hartford. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Nurture Family Chiropractic doors now...
Phase1 has started with the Crooks Veterans Park. Zacharias Construction worked to move dirt and grade the site to get ready for the next steps. There will be a Veterans Day and Groundbreaking event on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Crooks Veterans Park...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A new, free fall event is getting ready to launch for the first time this November. The brainchild of Colton resident Jessica Oyen, the Harvest Festival is set for November 18 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Taopi Hall in Colton.Oyen, owner at...
Central States Manufacturing won Scariest Trunk, sponsored by Cressman Sanitation, at the HACC Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29. (Photo/Submitted) Sunshine Foods won Best in Trunk, sponsored by Black Hills Federal Credit Union, at the HACC Trunk or Treat on...
Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Marching Trojans will have their final performance of the season as they prepare to perform at their 15th Annual Indoor Marching Band Show. The event takes place on Saturday, November 4, at 7 p.m. in the High School...
The Hartford Women of Today held their annual craft fair which included vendors, soup, and door prizes. The 33rd Annual Craft Fair was held on Saturday, October 28, at the West Central High School Becker Center. (Photo/Submitted) Winners of door prizes at the Hartford...
The Clover Creations 4-H Club met on Wednesday, October 18. (Photo/Submitted) By Ella Mullen | Secretary The Minnehaha County 4H Clover Creations Club meeting was held on Wednesday, October 18. The meeting was held at Scheels.At the meeting, we voted in new club...
More than half of American families used scholarships to pay for college last year. From merit-based to artistic-focused, there are a variety of awards available.High school senior Grace Vaughn of Trinity, Florida, knows how to successfully secure a college...