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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...
End-of-year budget issues take up most of the Dec. 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – As the end of the year gets closer, at his week’s meeting on Tuesday, December 17, Minnehaha County Commission looked at moving around money in the 2024 budget to cover gains and losses.For separate commission...
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...
SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project for women in agriculture
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual Annie’s Project series for women in agriculture.Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to...
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....