Submitted by Diane Johnson The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on November 19th, 2024 at the new location of the QUEST Church at 1:30PM. Co-President Deon Jensen called the meeting to order.The Pledge of Allegiance was stated, and the Garden Club Motto and the...
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Energy saving tips while away for the holidays
Sara Stadem | Editor Have the lights been hung on the house, the tree decorated, and the stockings displayed? Are all the gifts wrapped and the cookies ready for Santa? During the holiday season, there’s often a long “Honey Do List” to tackle. But what about when...
SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project for women in agriculture
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual Annie’s Project series for women in agriculture.Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to...
South Dakota adopts NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2027
PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Supreme Court is announcing the adoption of the NextGen bar exam for those seeking admission to practice law in South Dakota beginning in July 2027.The NextGen bar exam is being developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners...
SDSU Extension to host fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host its fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 22, 2025, in Pierre.Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the Capitol, the event provides educational legislative experiences for...
Gov. Noem appoints Abigail Howard to third judicial circuit court
PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the Third Judicial Circuit Court.“In addition to Abbey’s current experience on the bench, she was raised with service to others as a foundational principle,” said Gov....
The Secret to Christmas Cheer
Pastor’s Corner Rev. Evan T. Ver Steeg | Quest Church When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”And they went with haste...
Hunting traditions remain strong in South Dakota
Gov. Kristi Noem The noise of wingbeats flying above the cattails creates instant excitement for my two yellow labs. Ducks start landing in the decoys, and my two oldest sons (who are four and six) look up at me with huge smiles on their faces – duck calls in hand and...
Restoring American values
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateA federal court recently ruled that Congress does have the authority to force a sale of TikTok from its current owner, ByteDance. A bill that was signed into law this year would do exactly that, or else TikTok would no longer be allowed to...
Help is on the way
Sen. John Thune Next month, Americans will turn the page on the Biden presidency. For many Americans, that day can’t come soon enough. The last four years have been characterized by a number of crises. With President Trump back in office and Republican majorities in...