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Sioux Valley Energy Recognized for Safety Excellence

Sioux Valley Energy’s Safety Steering Committee members pose for a photo after winning the MRET Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety Award. (Photo/Submitted) Co-op Awarded the 2024 Leroy Vanderpool Excellence in Safety Award Sioux Valley Energy was awarded the 2024...

Governor Noem now accepting applications for fall interns

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office.  Student...

Johnson’s office now accepting Fall 2024 Internship applications

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee...

SDHSAA Board considers policy change for football schedules

Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — For South Dakota high schools, one of the most anticipated times of the year is the March release of the fall football schedules. Football coaches like to know who their opponents will be. School administrators...

OUR Storehouse Community Food Pantry

Pastor’s Corner Pastor Jeff Sorenson | Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids As the current chair of DRAMA, the Dell Rapids Area Ministerial Association – I would like this week to offer an explanation, and our support and encouragement for a change in our Food Pantry’s...

Biden’s latest student loan giveaway

Sen. John Thune One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rightly ruled that President Biden did not have the authority to unilaterally forgive federal student loan debt. But that hasn’t stopped the president from contriving new student loan giveaways that amount to de...

Keeping South Dakota Ag on offense

Gov. Kristi Noem Farmers are some of the biggest gamblers I know. They go to a bank, borrow money to buy land – borrow more money to buy equipment. Then they go back and get an operating note so they can buy seed, fertilizer, and chemical. And then they bury it all in...

Planning a trip to D.C.

Rep. Dusty Johnshon It’s almost the 4th of July, which is one of the best times to visit our nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. has endless activities. From checking out any of the more than 80 museums, attending a major league sports game, or visiting some of the...