Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host an “Artist’s Touch” Brunch Tuesday, May 20, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be Karen Kinder, Brookings, SD -...
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Getting books back into students’ hands
Quarrier Corner Mrs. Laura Scott | DRHS Librarian How do we get students interested in reading again? As students get older, they seem to be less and less interested in reading. This stems from a lot of factors. They are busier with athletics, fine arts, jobs,...
The great faces of travel
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden South Dakota is such a wonderful state that millions of visitors come every year to see it for themselves. And who can blame them? There’s something here for everyone in all seasons of the year.I made my living in our state’s largest industry:...
Championing freedom for ranchers, consumers and American fuel
Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured during the recent press conference. (Photo/Submitted) By: Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG News Heather and Charles Maude, fifth generation West River ranchers, faced up to ten years in prison over a fence line dispute with the Biden...
Small business is a big deal
By: Sen. John Thune The first week of May is National Small Business Week, an opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurs, small business owners, farmers, and ranchers who make up South Dakota’s small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy, they’re job...
Deacon Mike Huntington
78 Marion, IA (formerly of Colman, SD) April 29, 2025 Deacon Mike (Sumner Dana Jr.) Huntington, 78, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Colman, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Memorial Mass directed by the family...
Duane Mortensen
96 Lawrence, KS October 9, 2024 Duane Mortensen (96) of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on October 9, 2024, in Lawrence. He was born on a farm near Royal, lowa, on December 3, 1927, the third son of John and Ella Mortensen. He was a kind and generous man who was always...
Eleanor Faye Morse
86 Dell Rapids, SD April 28, 2025 Eleanor Faye (Kringen) Morse passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Trinity...
Margery A. Wartenbee
86 Dell Rapids, SD April 30, 2025 Margery A. Wartenbee, 86, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home under hospice care. Her Memorial Service was at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Sioux Falls. Funeral...
Verla A. Thompson
91 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Colton, SD) May 2, 2025 Verla A. Thompson, age 91, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Colton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2025,...