(Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor There was something for all ages with the holiday spirit filling the air during the Christmas At The Dells that took place throughout the community of Dell Rapids.Community members, family, and friends were able to enjoy and...
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DWU announces winners from Fall Scholarship Day
Jaycee Tebay MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University has announced fall scholarship winners from high school senior classes.37 high school seniors competed last month for the university’s most prestigious scholarships as part of DWU’s Fall Scholarship Day on Nov....
South Dakota leaders announce coalition to protect South Dakota’s ag future
Ensuring opportunities for rural communities and the next generation South Dakota – A group of prominent and well-respected ag producers and supporters in South Dakota announced today the formation of a new coalition: Protect South Dakota’s Ag Future. The coalition’s...
South Dakota School Superintendents and Associated School Boards applaud Governor and Legislature
The Executive Board of the South Dakota School Superintendents Association and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota issues the following statement in response to Governor Noem’s Budget Address and her leadership in response to the financial needs of our public...
The Arrival Of Jesus
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Andy Wright | River Community Church We are in the middle of the Advent season. Advent means the arrival of something. In church life, the 4 week Advent season is a special time of reflecting on the arrival of Jesus and of preparing ourselves to...
Driving drunk in South Dakota
Senator Brent “B.R” Hoffman One of the many great things about glorious South Dakota is that we don’t rest upon our greatness. We’re proud of our state, yet we recognize it can always be better. Which brings me to the uncomfortable topic of drunk driving.You may have...
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Quarrier Corner Mr. Drew Bunkers | DRHS Principal A recent debate has centered around whether artificial intelligence (AI) has a place in education. We hear words like plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and ethics surrounding the discussion on the topic. Vocabulary that...
Letter to the Editor
Despite a history of widespread support among voters of all political affiliations, congressional term limits have not aroused the passion that so many other issues have. Until now, that is. A recent poll by Pew showed that support for congressional term limits has...
Letter to the Editor
I am a husband, father of three and a certified organic farmer south of Madison, South Dakota. I share my story because it resonates with the stories of thousands of South Dakotans—farmers and property owners—who could find themselves facing a situation similar to...
BIG Update
Representative Dusty Johnson The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed emission standards would essentially require two-thirds of all new vehicles to be electric by 2032. The Biden Administration is pushing its green agenda and forcing America to further rely on...