Under God, the people rule. The South Dakota state motto can be heard quite a bit during the legislative session. Former Gov. Kristi Noem liked to trot it out as a way of reminding lawmakers that …
I’ve now been governor of South Dakota for about two weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as governor, Senate Bill 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South …
Some in the South Dakota Legislature want to require that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public-school classroom. They claim this honors the historical Christian influence in our state and …
South Dakota voters aren’t particularly fond of ballot measures that seek to change the state constitution. They’re even less enamored of attempts to mess with the way that their …
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.
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.
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.
Steven Arthur Dvorak passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Charlotte Lavonne (Cramott) Lehtola, 84, of Frankfort, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her residence.
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 …
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 …
South Dakota’s Republican-dominated Legislature has never been a fan of expanded Medicaid. Now a proposed constitutional amendment making its way through the Capitol offers a back-door way for …
This past week, I started out in a new job. After six years serving as your lieutenant governor, I had the opportunity to shorten my title. I’d like to take some time to share some things you …
The Washington Post on Trump's ‘energy emergency’ Oil and gas production in the United States is hitting record highs, easily outpacing consumption growth and fueling an export boom …
Churches that can afford the expense and have the ecumenical will can open their own schools. If some people have their way, soon public schools in South Dakota will have a stark resemblance to …
It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It’s an inspiring sight when the streets of …
Rachel C. Coats, 101, passed away, January 15, 2025 in Rapid City, SD.
Donald "Don" Lewis Paulsen, 86, of Redfield, SD, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.
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 …
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 …