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December fire slows down Brandon firm’s medical cannabis license plans

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Although this week, the Minnehaha County Commission was going to vote on awarding a medical cannabis license to Shangri-La SD, LLC, a recent fire in the company’s Brandon cultivation center, put that company’s plans...

Snow removal reminders

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...

Costly cold: Homeowners warned about frozen, burst pipes

AAA offers tips for preventing, minimizing problems from iced-over plumbing SIOUX FALLS, SD – As the most recent blast of frigid temperatures continue, the Insurance Agency at AAA is encouraging homeowners to take preventive measures to protect against the costly...

Ten $1,000 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors

High school seniors from five Midwest states have a chance to earn the scholarships WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — High school seniors from Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of 10 college scholarships worth $1,000....

I Found YOU, First

Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randall J. Questad | Baltic and East Nidaros Lutheran Parish Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” John 1:48 There is a pretty comical exchange of words when...

Spread kindness not germs

Quarrier Corner Ashley Henderson RN | Dell Rapids School Nurse As we enter a new year, illnesses have been on the rise. To diminish the spread of germs, it is important that students, staff, and parents do their part to help minimize the spread of illness at school....

Week 1 of Legislative Session

Sen. Tom Pischke The calendar has recently flipped over to 2024 and that means the 99th Legislative session has started on January 9th. As your District 25 Senator, I will be writing a weekly column to keep you updated on important legislative items. Our first week of...

Week 1 South Dakota Legislature Report 2024 Session

Randy Gross | 25th District Representative I wish to thank the citizens of Moody and Minnehaha counties for the honor of serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives on your behalf. I continue to serve on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and am...

“I Have A Dream” The History Behind MLK Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. points to the crowd during one of his moving speeches By: Delaney Hefty Have you ever won-dered why we honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the form of a nationally recognized holi-day? He was an important fig-ure in the civil rights move-ment and he...