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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 …

Getting Back Into It

How are your new year’s resolutions coming along? Redfield resident Jacob Clark has set a big goal for himself. He – along with his stepdad – will compete in the Honolulu, HI …

Helm named Teacher of the Year

Redfield native, Matthew Helm is the son of Les Helm and Connie Hull. Les recalls “Matthew was intrigued by History; World War 2, Military History, and Civil War History; early in high school …
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Rude Transportation Celebrates 100 years of Family Owned Business

           “100 years of family owned, quality service: it’s not just a business, it’s a way of life. Generations have scratched …
L-R: Kim Leonhardt, Chamber Director, and James Valley Republican Women members Jennifer Boerger, Robin Harty, and Julia Ratushny stand by the Holiday Hope sign.

Holiday Hope Auction Held

By Chris Fischer James Valley Republican Women held a silent auction, dubbed “Holiday Hope” at the Redfield Carnegie Library from Dec. 9th to Dec. 20th. The purpose of the auction was to …

Santa Visits the Depot

Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special guest appearance at Redfield Depot on Sat., Dec. 14th.

Cherished Holiday Tradition

On Sun., Dec. 15th, Redfield School Auditorium was fill with glorious voices. The 31st annual Christmas Cantata was performed. Over 70 musicians from the area were involved. The event involved a …
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
Lois Doreen Groft
Lois Doreen Groft, 90, of Redfield, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.
Donald Nicholas Borresch
Donald Nicholas Borresch, 89, of Redfield, SD, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Avantara Redfield. 
Jeanette (Robertson) Kaufman
Jeanette (Robertson) Kaufman, age 87, of Clark, SD, formerly of Doland, SD, died at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, December 21, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Barbara J. Cleberg
Barbara J. Cleberg was born December 7, 1944 in Columbus, Nebraska to parents Jerry and Anna Marie Stuchl. Barb attended grade school and high school in Redfield and graduated in 1962. She started as a secretary with the Rural Electric Association (REA) in Redfield and worked the next 45 years at REA, Marshall County Hospital and St. Teresa Catholic Church.
Nancy “Carol” (Zerbel) Bebo
Nancy “Carol” (Zerbel) Bebo, 84, of Redfield, SD, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.
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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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