Sen. John Thune For three days in January, a high school gym in small-town South Dakota feels like the center of the universe. For West River basketball players and fans, the Jones County Invitational in Murdo is the place to be this time of year. You can count on...
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Under God, the people rule
Gov. Kristi Noem We are closing in on one of the busiest times of year here in Pierre, South Dakota: legislative session. As we enter into our first week of session, and as I prepare to deliver the State of the State Address, I can’t help but think about some of the...
Moving day!
The St. Mary Elementary moved in to their new classrooms on December 20 with all three schools under one roof. (Photo/Submitted) St. Mary Elementary joins under one roof with middle and high school Grace Wolff | Staff Intern After over a year-long process and wait,...
Local fire departments receive grants for PPE
The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that firefighters wear is only to be used for 10 years from the manufacture date. Thanks to a grant received that was passed by South Dakota Legislature and signed by Governor Noem, local fire departments will be able to...
Safe ice fishing conditions slow to form
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special Each year in South Dakota, tragic accidents involve people breaking through ice on rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Ice thickness can be very variable, and can be effected by snow cover, vegetation and water movement. Ice...
Karsky ‘takes reins’ for 2024 commission meetings
At this week’s meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioner Dean Karsky was elected to serve as commission chairman for 2024. During the meeting, commissioners also completed various re-organization tasks to start the new year. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister |...
Fundraiser to be held at Pizza Ranch
Sara Stadem | Editor Don’t want to cook? Looking for a night out with the family? Stop out at Pizza Ranch in Dell Rapids on Monday, January 8, to support a good cause while feeding your family without having to do the dishes!The Bowling for Zander Scholarship...
Four car maintenance New Year’s resolutions
Submitted by NAPA Auto Parts Your New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t just be for you. They should be for your vehicle, too. So let’s set four New Year’s car maintenance resolutions right now. Check your tire pressureOnce a week, whip out your tire gauge, do four squats,...
Shooting for a cure
Submitted by Tom Wolff The Dells FFA Chapter will be sponsoring a 3-point shot event to be held during the half-time of both the varsity girl’s and boys’ basketball games on Tuesday, Jan. 9, when they take on the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. They will also be...
Minnehaha County Commission: A Year in Review
From the Desk of Commissioner Jean Bender As the year comes to an end, I wanted to take time to reflect on some highlights that the County Commission has been part of in 2023.One of the major highlights of the year was the opening of a new highway facility. This move...