The Pioneer Memorial stands above Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. (Photo/Christian Begeman) By John Andrews High atop a bluff along busy Cliff Avenue in northern Sioux Falls stands the Pioneer Memorial, a tall quartzite obelisk built to honor the area’s first...
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Overcoming anti-boredom month
Sara Stadem | Editor Most often, people feel like summer is on the rapid pace of coming to an end once the 4th of July is over. Summer seems to fly by with a blink of an eye. Although there is still half the summer left, summer might be slowing down for some. Maybe...
Coalition organizes to oppose IM-28
PIERRE – A broad group of South Dakotans has launched a coalition to oppose Initiated Measure 28 in the November General Election. The coalition believes eliminating the sales tax on anything for human consumption would result in irresponsible funding cuts to...
College News
DWU confers degrees on 222 graduates MITCHELL, S.D. –Dakota Wesleyan University recently conferred 222 degrees to students graduating – six associate degrees, 160 bachelor’s degrees and 56 master’s degrees.The following is a list of graduates:Master of Arts in...
“A Time for Everything”
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randall J. Questad | Baltic and East Nidaros Lutheran Parish For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1“Where did the summer go?” “Once we celebrate the 4th of July, you know summer is nearly...
Fish stories
Gov. Kristi Noem I love fishing. There’s almost no better way to relax, get away from the hubbub of daily life, and connect with the natural beauty all around us. And they taste pretty, good, too! South Dakota is home to some of the best fishing in the country. We...
Decisions with big impacts
Rep. Dusty Johnson President Biden’s performance during the debate a couple weeks ago was very concerning. Americans deserve a Commander in Chief who is up to the task, and it’s clear that Biden is not capable to fulfill the responsibilities of the office. It is not...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. Mike Rounds Welcome back to the Weekly Round[s] Up. I wanted to take a moment to remember my good friend and former colleague Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, who passed away early last week. I spent a lot of time last week reflecting on all of my great memories...
South Dakota girls’ athletics getting just third administrator ever
Jo Auch Kristina Sage By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — Girls’ high school athletics in South Dakota is getting a new champion.Jo Auch, assistant executive director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, is retiring in July...
Spanish Club takes their education to Costa Rica
The group in Sarchí, Costa Rica, known for its traditional production of oxcarts. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids High School Spanish Club took their first trip, traveling to Costa Rica with recent high school graduates, current high school...