Gov. Kristi Noem Over the past several years, South Dakota’s economy has consistently been the strongest of any state in the country. We recently received two updates that underscore just how strong our economy continues to be, even with the sluggish economy under the...
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Thank your local paper
Sen. Mike Rounds I still look forward to getting my local news through a trusted news source, including my local newspaper, whether it’s a real piece of paper or electronically delivered.Running a newspaper today looks a lot different than it did when I was a kid....
To ban or not to ban that is the question
This stack of books is just a small sample of books that have been banned or challenged in the United States. Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library employee Kinsey Griffin (left) and Director Brittany Moeller (right) #StandWithTheBanned and believe in everyone’s First...
Lions celebrate 80 years of service
Former South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard (left) and Lion Marlowe Hovey discussed the importance of service to your local communities. (Photo/Submitted) Local Lions enjoyed the celebration, including (from lower left) Ruth and Wayne Coffaa, Allen Brown (standing),...
From Welfare to CEO, Keys to speak in Colton
Korena Keys, CEO of Sioux Falls’ KeyMedia Solutions, will speak about her autobiographical book, From Welfare to CEO, at Faith Community Church in Colton. The event is scheduled for November 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the registration deadline for the event is October...
On-going comments from Canvassing Group result in baseless claims of ‘treason’ against commissioners
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Toward the end of the Tuesday, October 15 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, a shouting match developed between members of the South Dakota Canvassing Group and commissioners over comments specifically made by...
Golden West Cooperative members gather for annual meeting, elect directors
Members of the Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative elected four board members when voting concluded at their annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Wall. Pictured from left to right are Tanner Handcock of Wall (District II), Nate Jones of Dell Rapids...
City of Dell Rapids receives awards
On behalf of the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance and the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, the employees of the City of Dell Rapids received Gold and Platinum Level Loss Control & Safety Achievement Awards at the annual conference of the South Dakota...
South Dakota Leopold Conservation award seeks nominees
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land.Sand...
Honoring our Community’s Pastors
Pastor’s Corner Rev. Evan T. Ver Steeg | Quest Church Christ gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.Ephesians 4:11-12 (ESV) After a long stretch of...