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Johnson announces guests for Trump’s Joint Address

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that Meade County Sheriff Pat West and Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe will join him for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.“The law enforcement community is well acquainted with the...

Keeping Our Kids Safe

Quarrier Corner Mrs. Lindsey Peters| DRES Guidance Counselor Social media plays a significant role in our children’s everyday life in the current digital era. Social media may be a fascinating and interesting world. Connecting with friends and family, discovering new...

Rep. Leslie Heinemann

I am honored to have my twin granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca here as pages this week and next!We had a long crossover day and now we will be looking at Senate bills that have made their way to the House side.House bill 1044 which authorizes the installation and use...

It is time to reset

Gov. Larry Rhoden Living on a ranch, I’ve never had much time for technology. I’ve always preferred riding a horse over online entertainment, and at work, I stick to the traditional pen-and-paper approach. However, I do rely on my phone daily. And when my technology...

Insolvency is not an option

Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdatePresident Trump and his Administration have been in office for just over a month, and the results at the southern border are remarkable. In a single month, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 20,000 illegal...

Unleash American energy to power America’s future

Sen. John Thune For the last four years, the Biden administration’s energy policies put our country on a dangerous path toward a future defined by less affordable and less reliable energy. America is rich in energy resources, and we should be leveraging those...

Learning with the SRO

The Baltic Bulldog 5th graders had a special guest helping them sharpen their library skills. School Resource Officer Nicholas McGlothlen, who not only ensures their safety, but also shares their love for learning, joined the 5th graders raced to find a specific book...

Celebrating Mardi Gras

The St. Mary Cardinal preschoolers were able to take time out of their day on Tuesday, March 4, to celebrate Mardi Gras. (Photos/Submitted)

Next Stop: State Tournament

The Baltic Bulldogs made school history having two wrestlers qualify for the first time for the 2025 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament. Tabitha Arneson and Malinda Oleson will represent the Bulldogs in the State Tournament in Rapid City. (Photos/Marissa Whipple)...

Receiving Presidential Volunteer Service Awards

Pictured from left to right are Isaac Okello, Nicole Pennington, Christopher Barranco, Stetsen Tebay (Dell Rapids resident) and Ketrik Beck. (Photo/Submitted) For the first time ever, Civil Air Patrol Cadets of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron have been awarded...