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Noem weakening public education, ignoring underserved communities
Sen. Liz Larson Rep. Eric Emery Sioux Falls, SD -- Minority Leader Sen. Liz Larson and Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Eric Emery released the following statements after Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address:Sen. Liz LarsonSenate Minority LeaderDistrict 10 - Sioux...
Johnson to lead influential Conservative Caucus
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in...
Making School History: State Volleyball Champions!
The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team made school history by becoming the first team to capture the State A Volleyball title. The 2024 South Dakota State A Tournament was held in Sioux Falls from November 21-23. Stay tuned to next week’s issue for a special...
“A Griswold Family Christmas” is coming to Dells
One of the many events taking place during the Christmas in the Dells is a free showing of “Polar Express” at the Dells Theatre. The movie will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, and is sponsored by Schwebach Realty & Insurance. (Photo/Submitted) Scan the...
What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
Sara Stadem | Editor What does Thanksgiving mean to you?We learned at a young age in school to relate Thanksgiving with a feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, making pilgrim hats and decorating paper turkeys. Over time, the meaning of the holiday can vary for...
Minnehaha County elected department heads to see 5.5% salary increase in 2025
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – There were no “fireworks” this year when Minnehaha County Commissioners considered the annual salary increases for the elected department heads at the Tuesday, November 26, meeting.The pay increase follows the...
Pie & Painting fun
Kids stopped at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library for Pie & Painting with Miss Cassie. (Photo/Submitted) The tween groups had a blast with Miss Cassie at Pie & Painting at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library. The group enjoyed eating more whipped...
Scholarship program available through Sioux Valley Energy
Sioux Valley Energy is offering $20,000 worth of scholarships this year to eligible graduating high school seniors or first-time attendees at an institution of higher education.Applications are judged on the basis of grades, ACT or SAT test scores, work experience,...
Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host brunch
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Let’s Get Crackin’!” Brunch Tuesday, November 10, 9:30-11;15 a.m. at Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be Connie Hove, Sioux Falls,...