Gov. Kristi Noem When anti-American criminals tear down our statues, deface our monuments, or burn our flag, we must hold them to account for their vile actions. This past week, anti-American criminals defaced the Washington D.C. replica of the Liberty Bell in the...
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Delivering wins for Indian country
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThe assassination attempt on President Trump is a very serious act that should not be overlooked. Congress is working to get to the bottom of this. The House held committee hearings this week to get answers about what happened at the rally...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. John Thune I often say, “If we don’t get national security right, the rest is just conversation.” In just the last year, we’ve seen our ally Israel come under attack from terrorists, and our own military has been attacked by Iran-backed militias 170 times, all...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Meeting with South Dakota’s Boys and Girls Nation delegates. They all had great questions about the Farm Bill, internships and service academies! (Photo/Submitted) Sen. Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up. Along with meeting with...
Rapid Fitness expands; Private Fairways coming soon
Matt Beukelman (left), owner of Rapid Fitness, and Dr. Brady Roby, owner of Dell Rapids and Flandreau Dental, joined together to start Private Fairways. Private Fairways will be a 24/7 Golf Simulator business that will be in Rapid Fitness. (Photo/Submitted) Rapid...
DRSD hires new business manager; welcomes Cleveland
Kimberly Cleveland joined the Dell Rapids School District as the new Business Manager as of July 1, 2024. Prior to joining DRSD, she was with the Howard School District. (Photo/Submitted) "Every day brings something new. Finance in education is always evolving." - Ms....
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...
Library fun continues through July
The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has had a busy few weeks with events like Storytime, craft days, and Markerspace Mondays, and Bad Art for Teens. They have also enjoyed History of Gin and Coffee Tasting for Adults. This month wrapped up the 2024 Summer Reading...
Tickets on sale for Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala
Fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish, cancer survivor scholarships, and missionary work SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tables and tickets are now available for the Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala, set for Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The public can...
Court services officers, parole agents and juvenile corrections agents recognized for their work in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed the week of July 21, 2024, as Court Services Officer, Parole Agent, and Juvenile Corrections Agent Week in South Dakota. This week-long campaign aims to honor the invaluable work that community corrections...