Judge Robin Houwman administered the oath of office to new Commissioner Cole Heisey (left) at the Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 7. This is Heisey’s first term. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) During the January 7 Minnehaha County Commission meeting,...
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Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host Cozy Quilts
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Cozy Quilts” Brunch Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 9:30-11;15 a.m. at Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be Deb Mergen & Diane...
Lions Club raises local scholarship to $1500
Submitted by Sue Hovey Dell Rapids Lions want to help young people develop a mindset of helping others, through their own service, and by awarding an annual scholarship to a local high school senior. The scholarship amount has been $1000 for many years. Club members...
Sodbusters 4-H holds December meeting
Written by Lexi Scherff, Sodbuster’s Secretary The regular Sodbusters 4-H meeting was held on December 1, 2024 at 5 pm at the United Methodist Church Sonshine room. There were 34 members present. President Chase Klein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of...
USD announces fall 2024 dean’s list and academic honors
More than 2,500 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2024 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List if they...
Southeast Technical College and Northern State University announce integrated admission option for students
Signing Ceremony Scheduled Jan. 28 SIOUX FALLS, SD - Southeast Technical College (Southeast Tech) in Sioux Falls and Northern State University (Northern) in Aberdeen announced an innovative co-enrollment agreement that creates the first direct path between a technical...
Don’t forget about the snow!
Be sure to check for ice buildup on your vents this winter. (Photo/Submitted) Every second counts when an emergency hits. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency situation. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s...
Proposed amendment seeks to protect South Dakota taxpayers amid federal funding uncertainties
By Senator Casey Crabtree (R-District 8) In 2022, South Dakota voters expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level. The amendment was placed in the state’s Constitution and can only be changed by South Dakota voters. Since then,...
What I’m looking forward to this year
Rep. Dusty Johnson Over the past four years, Americans have been burdened by the results of the Biden Administration’s policies, like an open border, high inflation, mandates that are increasingly difficult to meet for energy production, vehicle emissions, health...
Let’s get to work
Sen. John Thune On January 3, the new Republican majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were sworn in and I officially took over as Senate majority leader, and in a few weeks President Trump will take the oath of office. We have our work cut out...