Steven Hunhoff by hole in rock at Frerichs Farm in Wilmot By John Andrews The days are getting shorter. Families are already checking back-to-school shopping lists. And did I see an aisle of Christmas lights at Menards last weekend? No, that must have been a...
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Single event and athletic season tickets available now
By John Andrews (Sioux Falls, SD) – The Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) is excited to announce the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics, and fine arts events. In partnership with Iowa-based company...
Temporary traffic devices and speed reductions to be placed during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
By John Andrews STURGIS, S.D. - Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will activate temporary traffic signals at the following locations: S.D. Highway 34/79 and...
The ringing bell of liberty
Gov. Kristi Noem When anti-American criminals tear down our statues, deface our monuments, or burn our flag, we must hold them to account for their vile actions. This past week, anti-American criminals defaced the Washington D.C. replica of the Liberty Bell in the...
Delivering wins for Indian country
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThe assassination attempt on President Trump is a very serious act that should not be overlooked. Congress is working to get to the bottom of this. The House held committee hearings this week to get answers about what happened at the rally...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. John Thune I often say, “If we don’t get national security right, the rest is just conversation.” In just the last year, we’ve seen our ally Israel come under attack from terrorists, and our own military has been attacked by Iran-backed militias 170 times, all...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Meeting with South Dakota’s Boys and Girls Nation delegates. They all had great questions about the Farm Bill, internships and service academies! (Photo/Submitted) Sen. Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up. Along with meeting with...
Rapid Fitness expands; Private Fairways coming soon
Matt Beukelman (left), owner of Rapid Fitness, and Dr. Brady Roby, owner of Dell Rapids and Flandreau Dental, joined together to start Private Fairways. Private Fairways will be a 24/7 Golf Simulator business that will be in Rapid Fitness. (Photo/Submitted) Rapid...
DRSD hires new business manager; welcomes Cleveland
Kimberly Cleveland joined the Dell Rapids School District as the new Business Manager as of July 1, 2024. Prior to joining DRSD, she was with the Howard School District. (Photo/Submitted) "Every day brings something new. Finance in education is always evolving." - Ms....
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...