Sanders presented award from S.D. Youth Hunting Adventures

Body ORAL – The criteria for receiving the South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventure’s Jacob Scott Memorial Award is having a positive attitude, a willingness to help others, resiliency, being a role model to youth hunters, being a good steward of wildlife and natural resources, and being...

Showdown this week in Pierre on teacher salary minimum mandate

Body Fall River school administrators share concerns on HB 1048 PIERRE – A bill which would set a statewide minimum teacher salary beginning July 1, 2026, has been debated and amended several times during this year’s legislative session, after first being introduced on Jan. 3, 2024.

Southern Hills Holistic Fair offered many healing venues

Body HOT SPRINGS – The 7th Southern Hills Holistic Fair, held Saturday at the Mueller Center, was a beehive of activity throughout the day with record numbers of attendees. “It has been a constant flow since the doors opened,” said organizer Nancy Anderson.

Community Happenings

Body Senior Center Happenings HOT SPRINGS - Springs Senior Center - open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meals on Wheels Senior Meals

Body Home Delivery or Dine In! HOT SPRINGS Thursday, Feb.

VOICE IN PIERRE

Body Attend Elevate Rapid City Crackerbarrel this Saturday Well, the finish line is in sight for the 99th legislative session. Even though we only have two weeks left, this is “crunch” time for legislators.

THE GOVERNOR’S VOICE

Body The Freedom to Be Secure – and How to Keep it In my State of the State Address, I talked about the Freedom to be secure. We are so fortunate to live in a nation where we have many Freedoms, including the Freedom to feel secure in our own communities.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Body Dear Editor: Julie Frye-Mueller gets my vote for District 30 State Senate. In her time in office, she has not forgotten she works for and represents the people in her district.

GUEST VOICE

Body Rangeviews Worldwide neighbors helping neighbors Farmers and ranchers have always looked out for one another.

Friday Afternoon Fun at the Oelrichs School

Body OELRICHS - Fridays are Fun Days at the Oelrichs School. According to some kids, all days at the school are fun; but everyone agrees Fridays are especially fun.