There has been chatter about “book bans” lately. Unfortunately, ideas are often not evaluated on their own merits, but rather by the number or loudness of the voices espousing them. Let’s take a moment to examine the root issue of this topic, shall we?To “ban” means...
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A budget for the people
Gov. Kristi Noem Our state motto is “Under God, the People Rule.” During my time as Governor, I have always kept my budget proposals focused on our people, not government programs. Every dollar that we invest – every policy that we support – should be focused on our...
Rep. Bethany Soye
As a legislator I feel compelled to respond to Sioux Falls Mayor TenHaken’s recent comment asking the state legislature to “stay out of culture war issues and focus on the core needs of delivering services.” One wonders what Mayor TenHaken means by a “culture war.” I...
Leading the way to government efficiency
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a meeting with Senate and House Republicans. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThis week, I was elected to continue to serve as Chairman of the Republican Main Street Caucus, which I have led since 2022. The group has...
Thune announces key Senate institutional positions
Jennifer Hemingway will serve as Senate Sergeant at Arms and Jackie Barber will serve as Secretary of the Senate WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that Jennifer Hemingway will serve as Senate Sergeant at Arms and Jackie Barber will serve as...
Johnson votes to educate students on the dangers of communism
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Crucial Communism Teaching Act to educate high school students on the dangers of communism.“An increasing number of American youth are favoring communism and dictatorship,” said Johnson....
Who will be the 2024 Scrooge??
Chamber hosts food drive with a twist Sara Stadem | Editor It’s the season of giving, and the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a food drive to do just that. The organized food drive is for The Storehouse and Daily Bread Food Pantry during the holiday...
Building confidence & self-defense, one class at a time
June Huntimer has taught Taekwando and self-defense classes for over 40 years. (Photo/Submitted) June Huntimer began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16 years old when women were not welcome in Taekwondo. The adversity birthed her lifelong motto to never give up....
Your Voice Matters
Submitted by Jason Uphoff Dear Quarrier Parents, Community Members, and Alumni,As part of our commitment to continuous school improvement, the Dell Rapids School Board is embarking on a strategic planning process to guide the future of our schools. This process begins...
SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series to help women become more financially empowered.Money Talk for Women is a five-week-long program where participants meet with a group once a week virtually and complete...