By: First Gentleman Bryon Noem The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and celebrate traditions as a family. Every family celebrates in their own unique way and develops their own traditions. The Noem family has our own Thanksgiving traditions that...
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The end of open borders
Sen. John Thune It’s been clear for a while now that an enduring legacy of the Biden-Harris administration will be the historic immigration crisis at our southern border. The last four years have been the four highest years of illegal immigration ever recorded. This...
Faith, family, and freedom
Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured meeting with Oglala Sioux Tribe. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateHappy Thanksgiving, South Dakota! I love this season – a time to slow down, spend time with my family, and think about all the things I am thankful for, like...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. Mike Rounds Last week was another busy week out in DC! We took 48 votes on the Senate floor as Democrats attempted to confirm as many of President Biden’s nominees as possible before they lose their majority in January. With leadership elections over, we also...
Letter to the Editior
Dear South Dakotans,We are writing to our friends and neighbors as representatives of education-focused organizations. Our organizations are comprised of South Dakotans who have served South Dakota communities and their children for decades. We express our strong...
Noem weakening public education, ignoring underserved communities
Sen. Liz Larson Rep. Eric Emery Sioux Falls, SD -- Minority Leader Sen. Liz Larson and Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Eric Emery released the following statements after Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address:Sen. Liz LarsonSenate Minority LeaderDistrict 10 - Sioux...
Johnson to lead influential Conservative Caucus
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in...
Making School History: State Volleyball Champions!
The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team made school history by becoming the first team to capture the State A Volleyball title. The 2024 South Dakota State A Tournament was held in Sioux Falls from November 21-23. Stay tuned to next week’s issue for a special...
“A Griswold Family Christmas” is coming to Dells
One of the many events taking place during the Christmas in the Dells is a free showing of “Polar Express” at the Dells Theatre. The movie will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, and is sponsored by Schwebach Realty & Insurance. (Photo/Submitted) Scan the...
What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
Sara Stadem | Editor What does Thanksgiving mean to you?We learned at a young age in school to relate Thanksgiving with a feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, making pilgrim hats and decorating paper turkeys. Over time, the meaning of the holiday can vary for...