Judge Robin Houwman administered the oath of office to new Commissioner Cole Heisey (left) at the Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 7. This is Heisey’s first term. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) During the January 7 Minnehaha County Commission meeting,...
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Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host Cozy Quilts
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Cozy Quilts” Brunch Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 9:30-11;15 a.m. at Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be Deb Mergen & Diane...
Lions Club raises local scholarship to $1500
Submitted by Sue Hovey Dell Rapids Lions want to help young people develop a mindset of helping others, through their own service, and by awarding an annual scholarship to a local high school senior. The scholarship amount has been $1000 for many years. Club members...
Sodbusters 4-H holds December meeting
Written by Lexi Scherff, Sodbuster’s Secretary The regular Sodbusters 4-H meeting was held on December 1, 2024 at 5 pm at the United Methodist Church Sonshine room. There were 34 members present. President Chase Klein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of...
USD announces fall 2024 dean’s list and academic honors
More than 2,500 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2024 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List if they...
Southeast Technical College and Northern State University announce integrated admission option for students
Signing Ceremony Scheduled Jan. 28 SIOUX FALLS, SD - Southeast Technical College (Southeast Tech) in Sioux Falls and Northern State University (Northern) in Aberdeen announced an innovative co-enrollment agreement that creates the first direct path between a technical...
Beverly J. Skrovig
98 Colton, SD January 6, 2025 Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services began at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at...
Henry G. Zwart
90 Dell Rapids, SD December 31, 2024 Henry G. Zwart, 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Mass of Christian Burial began at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids....
Don’t forget about the snow!
Be sure to check for ice buildup on your vents this winter. (Photo/Submitted) Every second counts when an emergency hits. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency situation. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s...
Proposed amendment seeks to protect South Dakota taxpayers amid federal funding uncertainties
By Senator Casey Crabtree (R-District 8) In 2022, South Dakota voters expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level. The amendment was placed in the state’s Constitution and can only be changed by South Dakota voters. Since then,...