Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When the Minnehaha County Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the meeting room was mostly filled with supporters of county auditor Leah Anderson.Although there was nothing on the agenda specifically regarding the...
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Sophie Schwebach receives Golden West scholarship
WALL, SD – Sophie Schwebach, a graduate of St. Mary High School, will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2024.Sophie Schwebach was involved in her community helping with lawnmowing as well as serving as a lifeguard at the pool. She will attend the University...
John Mortrude receives Golden West scholarship
WALL, SD – John Mortrude, a graduate of Dell Rapids High School, will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2024.John Mortrude was involved in football, Academic All State, wrestling, track, quiz bowl, and National Honor Society. Outside school, he participated...
Media event and informational meeting on Referred Law 21, property rights and CO2 pipelines
Sioux Falls, SD - September 23, 2024 – Concerned citizens, landowners, and media are invited to attend an important media event and informational meeting focused on Referred Law 21, property rights, and the controversial issue of CO2 pipelines. The event will take...
Supreme Court to hold October Term of Court at University of South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen invites the public to attend the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term of court on Oct. 1-2 at the University of South Dakota (USD) Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.The Supreme Court will hear oral...
Quarrier Corner
Mr. Larry Baker | Middle School Principal Greetings from the Middle School! I wanted to share with you what our students have been doing and one of the things that will help drive their learning this school year. This is the second year that the Middle School is using...
Wedding Announcement
Lexi Snyder and Justin Ahlers were united in marriage September 7, 2024 at Blue Haven Barn and Garden, Sioux Falls, SD with Tabi Clements, a friend of the bride’s, officiating. The Matron of Honor was Dr. Nik Snyder of Bath, ME, Lexi’s sister, and the Best Man was...
Safe streets, smarter policies
Pictured is Rep. Johnson and South Dakota Auto Dealers Association. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateFor years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has said that sanctuary cities create a public safety threat and are one of the biggest impediments...
Harvesting our own food supply
Gov. Kristi Noem Growing up on our family farm and ranch, there were two time periods that were busiest: calving season in the spring and harvest in the fall. The time has come for farmers to harvest most of their crops. It’s the fruit of their labor after a long...
On national defense, we can’t take our eye off the ball
Sen. John Thune Every day, American servicemen and women stand ready to defend our nation. They stay vigilant to counter any threat, and they and their families make innumerable sacrifices in service to our country. And it’s their dedication and courage – and that of...