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Hitchcock-Tulare Student Serves as a Page

Harlee Nielson, a senior at Hitchcock Tulare High School recently served two weeks as a Page in the South Dakota State House of Representatives with District 22 Representative Lynn Schneider. Harlee is the daughter of Larry Nielson.
Harlee Nielson, a senior at Hitchcock Tulare High School recently served two weeks as a Page in the South Dakota State House of Representatives with District 22 Representative Lynn Schneider. Harlee is the daughter of Larry Nielson.
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Voting ballots are processed in Sioux Falls during the 2018 municipal election.

Experts don’t want ballots hand counted in South Dakota

Most of the county officials who administer elections in South Dakota don’t consider hand counting to be an effective or efficient method of tabulating votes. That’s the result of a …

Name released in deadly Interstate 29 wreck south of Brookings

MOODY COUNTY — The name of the 56-year-old man who died Friday afternoon in a single vehicle crash just across the Moody County line on Interstate 29 has been released. Lee A. Clark II was …
The South Dakota Senate begins a floor session on Feb. 22 at the state Capitol in Pierre.

GOP lawmakers in South Dakota want clarity for abortion laws — they propose a video

PIERRE — South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to clarify when health care providers …
At far right is U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, who is accompanied by U.S. Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D.

John Thune among possible successors after Mitch McConnell says he’ll step down as GOP leader

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November, he said on the Senate floor Wednesday, announcing the end of a run as party leader …
Sports

Tanner Sloan wins Big 12 Wrestler of the Week

IRVING, Texas — South Dakota State 197-pounder Tanner Sloan was honored Tuesday as Big 12 Conference Wrestler of the Week, following a weekend in which he defeated two ranked opponents.
South Dakota State forward Luke Appel takes a shot during the first half of a game against North Dakota State at the Scheels Center in Fargo on Saturday afternoon.
Jackrabbits finish regular season with dominant win over NDSU
South Dakota State ended the regular season on a high note as they used one of their best halves of the season to fuel a 78-61 win over North Dakota State at the Scheels Center on Saturday afternoon.
South Dakota State's Tori Nelson (20) guards North Dakota State's Elle Evans during an 89-74 win on Saturday at Frost Arena in Brookings.
South Dakota State's final game at Frost Arena leads to undefeated conference record
The South Dakota State women sent Frost Arena off in style as the Jackrabbits beat North Dakota State 89-74 on Saturday and became the first team in Summit League history to go undefeated in conference play back-to-back seasons.
South Dakota activities association takes another swing at name, image, likeness rules
PIERRE — An amendment to the constitution of the South Dakota High School Activities Association had its first reading Wednesday, Feb. 28, at an SDHSAA board meeting. The amendment would …
South Dakota State medals in 11 events, wins two gold at Summit Championships
FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota State men finished third as the women took fourth alongside medals in 11 different events to wrap up the final day of competition at the 2024 Summit League Indoor …
Jackrabbits go 3-2 in Arkansas tournament
CONWAY, Ark. — South Dakota State softball went 3-2 in the Michelle Short Classic over the weekend. The Jackrabbits swept Purdue and split a pair of games against Central Arkansas. They lost …

Jackrabbit men come in fourth at conference championships, women fifth

MINNEAPOLIS — Denilson Cyprianos and Jack Ellison each recorded top-three individual finishes and the South Dakota State men’s swimming and diving team broke four school records Saturday …

Jackrabbits drop three weekend games against University of New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The South Dakota State baseball lost the final three games of a four-game series against New Mexico over the weekend. The Jackrabbits lost 12-11 on Friday and then were …

South Dakota State closes regular season with Border Bell victory over NDSU

South Dakota State's Clay Carlson wrestles against North Dakota State's Gavin Drexler on Sunday during a dual at Frost Arena in Brookings. Carlson won the match 4-1 and the Jackrabbits won the dual 34-6.

South Dakota State wrestling finished off the regular season and retained the Border Bell on Sunday with a 34-6 victory over North Dakota State at Frost Arena.

Obituaries
George Semmler
George Semmler, 78, of Hitchcock, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
   Barbara Jane (Davis) Bates
   Barbara Jane (Davis) Bates, daughter of Clarence “Bill” and Alberta “Birdie” Davis, Redfield, passed away November 15, 2023 at the Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, Arizona.
Darrel Einer Jensen
Darrel Einer Jensen, 91, of Redfield, SD, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Chandler, AZ.
Cheryl Rahm-McGrath
Her journey is now complete.  Cheryl Rahm-McGrath, age 73, unexpectedly passed away from natural causes on March 1, 2024.
Glenda Hofer
Glenda Hofer, 87, longtime resident of Redfield, SD recently of Sioux Falls, SD. Passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Good Samaritan Village.
Community

Roofs, Roads and Landscaping

It was a busy day for a lot of people in Redfield today. Parents getting their children off to their first day school, children getting introduced to their new classrooms as well as their teachers. As the excitement and anticipation of the new school year was happening on the inside of the school, there was also a lot of work being done around town on the outside. As fall draws near, projects are being completed or nearly completed.

Schools
James and KQKD Sales manager Traci Samelson hold totes full of supplies
KQKD SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
KQKD 1380 AM and 99.9 FM, Redfield and Spink County’s Full Service radio station recently teamed up with Haider Construction, RDO Equipment Co., The Redfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Wild Roots Marketplace, Agtegra Cooperative, Subway, Dairy Queen and Kens Super Fair Foods for the KQ1380 Haider Construction School Supply Drive.
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When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …
How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’
The Oscars are no longer just a celebration of movies. They’ve also become a fashion show, with fans, designers and the media celebrating and critiquing Hollywood celebrities as they stroll, pause and pose on the red carpet of the annual awards ceremony. …
A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle charger.
How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest” – are non-English language films. …