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Growing Greatness from the Ground-up: Celebrating National Ag Day with our Youth

On Monday, March 10th, local agricultural businesses celebrated National Ag Day. National Ag Day is about recognizing the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. This day aims to highlight …

Pancakes and Community

Chair Jessica Halvorson and retiring board member Donnie Stahl stand by the Mellette Community Foundation sign.

By Chris Fischer Mellette Community Foundation held its annual Pancake Brunch fundraiser on Sun., Mar. 16 in the town’s community center. More than 120 people attended. The foundation was …

Keeping the Community Safe

Educator Tommy Gregg; Firefighter Logan Arthurs; EMT Amanda Schultz; Sheriff Jenna Appel; State Trooper Joelle Schuknecht, holding a photo of awardee State Trooper Shelby Hattum; Post Commander Brad Englund; Post Public Safety Chair Larry Price

On Wed., Mar. 5th, Redfield American Legion’s Public Safety Committee awarded 4 citizens for their outstanding contributions to the community. The awards were for Educator, Law Enforcement …

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Lovebirds Eager to Bake for You

Mike and Mary Zis moved to Redfield almost a year ago. They were looking for “a quieter pace of life and a strong sense of community.” The Zises felt that this was the perfect place to …

Cracker Barrel Crowd

Area residents attended the annual Cracker Barrel at Redfield Depot on Mon., Feb. 17th. Legislators were (l to r) Rep. Van Diepen, Dist. 22; Rep. Roe, Dist. 4; Sen. Wheeler, Dist. 22; Sen. Novstrup, …

Redfield Energy Donation

Every fall, Redfield Energy organizes an ethanol promotion at the local gas stations that offer ethanol blends. This year we took our promotion one step further. For every gallon of ethanol …

Residents learn about the resources that are available

Community Resource Fair Held

The Spink County Coalition held a Community Resource Fair on Mon., Feb. 24th at the Armory. The purpose of this event was to show residents what services and organizations are available in the area. …

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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

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 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

Lucille Margaret (Robinson) Liebig

Lucille Margaret (Robinson) Liebig, 93, of Redfield, SD, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Avantara Redfield with her loving family at her bedside.

Herman “John” Jansen

Herman “John” Jansen, 98, of Redfield, SD, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

John “Jack” Wilhelm,

John “Jack” Wilhelm, 74, of Rockham, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD.

Ethelmae (Konshak) Anderson

Ethelmae (Konshak) Anderson, 90, of Redfield, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.

Richard “Dick” Miller,

Richard “Dick” Miller, 84, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls.

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Schools

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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A brief history of the s'more, America’s favorite campfire snack

Every summer, millions of marshmallows will be toasted over fires across America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more. Eating gooey marshmallows …

Summer Camps Guide: Helping Parents Choose the Right Fit for Their Child

Spring break often reminds families of the approach of summer and the need to find the best summer camp experiences for their children. Whether a child is entering kindergarten or transitioning ...

Thrilling Spring Adventures in Myrtle Beach

(BPT) - Looking for the perfect spring getaway? Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of America's most beloved family beach destinations, delivering a perfect mix of adventure, entertainment and …

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Spokeo explains how catfishing + phishing leads to catphishing, which happens when the grift goes from messing with your heart to messing with your identity, and maybe even your bank account.

Healthy Foods, Redefined – The Power of Salmon

(BPT) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated the nutrition requirements on the claim of using the word "healthy" on food packaging. This updated definition helps consumers cut …