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What does it mean to me, being named “Citizen of the Year”?

by Casey McCoy It means I’m doing exactly what I promised myself I would do when this opportunity at Pinz presented itself.Success means nothing if you do nothing significant with it. That’s what I learned several years ago from my mentor, Travis. I’d grown up with a...

Too Little, Too Late

Sen. John Thune June 7, 2024From his first days in office, President Biden began dismantling the border security policies of his predecessor. Illegal immigration soon began to surge, and it hasn’t stopped. Three years and more than 9 million illegal crossings later,...

Weekly Round(s) up: June 3-9

Photos of the week: Students from Madison, Dakota Valley, Sioux Falls and Harrisburg Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up! We had another busy week in the United States Senate, getting back to business after our Memorial Day in-state work period....

How Quick We Are to Forget

Gov. Kristi Noem The COVID-19 pandemic was a stark reminder about just how much it matters who our leaders are. Governors across the nation shut their states down. Without batting an eye, they took away their people’s Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and...

Recount possible in Minnehaha County Commission election

Joe Sneve | The Dakota Scout Heisey, Karsky edge field in GOP primary; incumbent defeated in Lincoln County The margin of victory for the chairman of the Minnehaha County Commission in Tuesday’s election means a recount could be necessary on his path toward a third...

Sioux Valley Energy Annual Meeting Set for June 11

Bingo, food, and local musical entertainment will give Sioux Valley Energy’s Annual Meeting a similar feel to last year’s meeting with members attending in three different locations.The Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 11, with a complimentary meal...

Take the Time. Every Time.

Dangerous Consequences to Hitting Electrical Equipment Brenda Kleinjan, CCC | Communications Specialist for Sioux Valley Energy Public contacts (people hitting electrical equipment) caused over 134 hours of power outages for Sioux Valley Energy members during the...