Norene Frederickson (center) was inducted into the Dell Rapids Lions Club during the club’s June 6th meeting. Lion Dianne Williams (left) is Norene’s sponsor. The ceremony was conducted by Membership Chairman Lion Christine Snyder (right). (Photo/submitted by Sue...
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Majority of South Dakotans want new system for primary elections
STU WHITNEY | South Dakota News Watch South Dakotans by a wide margin support a constitutional amendment that would change the way the state conducts primary elections, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.The...
America’s role in global affairs
Johnson with World War II veterans on the Midwest Honor Flight Rep. Dusty Johnshon BIG Update80 years ago, U.S., British, and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in a stunning display of bravery in the fight for liberty and freedom. The actions of these...
What does it mean to me, being named “Citizen of the Year”?
by Casey McCoy It means I’m doing exactly what I promised myself I would do when this opportunity at Pinz presented itself.Success means nothing if you do nothing significant with it. That’s what I learned several years ago from my mentor, Travis. I’d grown up with a...
Too Little, Too Late
Sen. John Thune June 7, 2024From his first days in office, President Biden began dismantling the border security policies of his predecessor. Illegal immigration soon began to surge, and it hasn’t stopped. Three years and more than 9 million illegal crossings later,...
Weekly Round(s) up: June 3-9
Photos of the week: Students from Madison, Dakota Valley, Sioux Falls and Harrisburg Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up! We had another busy week in the United States Senate, getting back to business after our Memorial Day in-state work period....
How Quick We Are to Forget
Gov. Kristi Noem The COVID-19 pandemic was a stark reminder about just how much it matters who our leaders are. Governors across the nation shut their states down. Without batting an eye, they took away their people’s Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and...
New landscape confronts South Dakota Republicans after political earthquake shakes incumbents
State Rep. Scott Odenbach, R-Spearfish, speaks in the state House chamber on Feb. 7, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) By: Joshua Haiar of South Dakota Searchlight State Rep. Scott Odenbach, R-Spearfish, said a political earthquake shook the Capitol on...
Thune, Rounds among Republicans blocking contraception access bill from moving ahead
Virginia Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine speaks during a press conference on access to contraception on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Washington D.C. Also pictured from left Virginia state Del. Marcia Price; Karen Stone, vice president for public policy and government...
Recount possible in Minnehaha County Commission election
Joe Sneve | The Dakota Scout Heisey, Karsky edge field in GOP primary; incumbent defeated in Lincoln County The margin of victory for the chairman of the Minnehaha County Commission in Tuesday’s election means a recount could be necessary on his path toward a third...