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DQ Reopened after Update

Redfield Dairy Queen reopened on Sat., Jan. 23rd, after the completion of an interior remodel. “We are ready to roll.” owner Jill Tomsha said. In mid-Dec., the store went to drive-thru …

A Princess Wish Granted

By Chris Fischer Sparkles and balloons of pink, purple, and gold décor brightened Redfield Dairy Queen on Sat., Feb. 1st. An energized crowd gathered as a local girl’s Wish was …

Daycare Car Raffle

One lucky person has won a new car. A 2024 Ford Mustang Eco Boost, supplied by Redfield Ford, was raffled off as part of a fundraiser for the Spink County Daycare project. Kirk Whitley of Redfield …
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Lights, Camera, Action at Amaris Inn Underground Theater!

Beat the winter chill and enjoy a movie at the new underground theater at the Amaris Inn on the east side of Redfield. The theater was recently opened, in December. Laura Viall, owner, along with her …

Tele-Nursing in Use at Northwestern

By Chris Fischer The use of telemedicine has been on the rise. Northwestern Area School benefits from this technology. The school has been using Avel eCare’s virtual nurse service since 2023. …

Safety First: Crossing Guard Retires

By Chris Fischer A familiar face has been missing from the grounds of Redfield School. Loren Stellner retired after being a crossing guard for 27 years. Though his retirement started only last Nov. …

Chili Cook-Off Held in Tulare

On Sat., Jan. 11th, a chili cook-off fundraiser was held at the Blue Room bar in Tulare. Eleven contestants vied for prizes. The winners were: Ricky Stockman, Spiciest; Tom and Kristi Martin, Judges …
Sports
SDSU Jackrabbits football top 25 ranking tracker bobblehead unveiled
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This morning, to celebrate the return of the college football season, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a first-of-its-kind South Dakota State …
South Dakota State’s Mark Gronowski runs with the ball during a game against Northern Iowa on Oct. 14.
Jacks in search of signature FBS win in Stillwater
South Dakota State has won back-to-back national championships and has turned into one of the premier programs in the FCS. However, the Jackrabbits are missing one thing on their FCS resume and that’s a signature win over a top-tier FBS program.
Mark Gronowski (#11) of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits looks for a receiver against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mark Gronowski looks better than ever as South Dakota State heads into opener
When Mark Gronowski took the field two years ago against Iowa, it was his first game back after missing an entire season due to a knee injury. The Jackrabbits lost that game 7-3, but since then Gronowski has won 29 games in-a-row.
South Dakota State's Nate Barnhart, 5, blocks the shot of South Dakota's Lahat Thioune from behind during their Summit League men's basketball game earlier this year at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion.
South Dakota State men finalize non-conference basketball schedule
The South Dakota State men’s basketball program has finalized its 2024-25 schedule as the Jackrabbits look ahead to a challenging slate while making their debut in the newly-renovated First Bank & Trust Arena.
South Dakota State announced that Ryan Howlett will be taking over as the football public address announcer, starting this fall.
South Dakota State announces new football public address announcer
Come Sept. 7, there will be a new man behind the microphone at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Leader of the defense: Adam Bock's role grows throughout years at South Dakota State

Adam Bock #32 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits eyes quarterback Connor Watkins #4 of the Villanova Wildcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Dec. 9 in Brookings.

Middle linebacker is one of the most important positions in football. Many call it the quarterback of the defense and it is normally played by a player that is always a true leader on that side of the ball. For South Dakota State, that statement could not be any more true.

Jackrabbits set to begin 2024 soccer campaign

South Dakota State’s Kaycee Manding prepares to take a free kick during a game against Grand Canyon at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings on Sept. 7.

South Dakota State soccer will open up the regular season tonight at Fishback Soccer Park against the Kansas Jayhawks at 7 p.m. and the Jackrabbits are hoping to continue their streak of successful seasons that have built them into one of the better soccer programs in the country.

South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale

SIOUX FALLS — Tickets for the annual Induction Banquet for the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame are now on sale. The event is set for Sept. 22 at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls (the old …

Obituaries
Charlotte Lavonne (Cramott) Lehtola
Charlotte Lavonne (Cramott) Lehtola, 84, of Frankfort, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence. 
Steven Arthur Dvorak
Steven Arthur Dvorak passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. 
Nancy Louise (Kraus) Aaker
Nancy Louise (Kraus) Aaker, 86, of Frankfort, SD, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  
Jeanne Miller
Jeanne Miller, 90, of Centerville, SD, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Centerville Care and Rehab Center as a result of complications from an infection.
Daniel “Dan” Patrick Sattler
Daniel “Dan” Patrick Sattler, 40, of Moorpark, CA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Commencement Held at Northwestern
Twenty young adults graduated from Northwestern Area High School on Saturday, May 18 th . The School’s Gold gym was filled with family, friends, and other fans of the class of 2024. …
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