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Bringing holiday cheer to children in need

For the second year in a row, ACE Hardware stores came together to decorate Christmas trees at Sanford Children’s Hospital to help spread some Christmas joy this holiday season. Four of the six ACE locations had employees and family help decorate trees. The locations...

Council approves new wastewater rates for 2025

Sara Stadem | Editor Starting in 2025, Dell Rapids residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills. At a recent City Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 940, which includes a 5% increase in the water and wastewater...

Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds November meeting

Submitted by Diane Johnson The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on November 19th, 2024 at the new location of the QUEST Church at 1:30PM. Co-President Deon Jensen called the meeting to order.The Pledge of Allegiance was stated, and the Garden Club Motto and the...

Energy saving tips while away for the holidays

Sara Stadem | Editor Have the lights been hung on the house, the tree decorated, and the stockings displayed? Are all the gifts wrapped and the cookies ready for Santa? During the holiday season, there’s often a long “Honey Do List” to tackle. But what about when...

South Dakota adopts NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2027

PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.The NextGen bar exam is being developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners...

SDSU Extension to host fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host its fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 22, 2025, in Pierre.Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the Capitol, the event provides educational legislative experiences for...

Gov. Noem appoints Abigail Howard to third judicial circuit court

PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the Third Judicial Circuit Court.“In addition to Abbey’s current experience on the bench, she was raised with service to others as a foundational principle,” said Gov....