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Governor Noem and colleagues defend “Help Not Harm” Legislation

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and nine fellow governors submitted an amici curiae brief to the United States Supreme Court for the United States v. Skrmetti case. This case regards the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that, similar to South Dakota’s “Help...

Governor Noem now accepting applications for winter/spring interns

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Internship Program. This internship provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s...

Marching success!

The Marching Cardinals took first place at the Chester Marching Band Competition. (Photos/Submitted)

Marching toward greatness!

The Marching Quarriers took second in Class AA-Best Flags and Best Drum Major at the Beresford Watchdog Marching Band Festival. (Photos/Submitted)

Telling our stories

Celebrating National Newspaper Week Sara Stadem | Editor Often, individuals and businesses focus on promoting others and helping them succeed. However, they frequently struggle to productively promote themselves or share their own stories about their work.This week,...

Celebrating community: The dedication of City Hall

The Dell Rapids City Hall had their dedication ceremony on Friday, September 27, which included a ribbon cutting ceremony. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids celebrated its new chapter with the Dedication of the Dell Rapids City Hall...

Meet the County Commission Candidates

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent In this year’s general election, county voters are being asked to choose among three people to fill two seats on the Minnehaha County Commission.Incumbent Dean Karsky (Republican) is facing two challengers, Anny Libengood...

Avera Dells Area Hospital to host Community Blood Drive

Submitted by Donna Smith Dell Rapids, SD – Community Blood is partnering with Avera Dells Area Hospital to hold a community blood drive on Thursday, October 17 between 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Avera Dells Area Hospital (909 N. Iowa Ave)....

Free rubble site days for Dell Rapids

Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer As many embrace the arrival of fall, school sports, and the start of holiday planning, others are gearing up for fall clean-up. This season also brings the Dell Rapids Free Rubble Site Days!The dates this fall for Free Rubble Site Days...