2021-01-28 E-Edition

Scholarship awarded

Dr. Todd Schaffer of Sanford Health, right, presents Cole Renner with a $5,000 scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to military service members who have demonstrated leadership and commitment. Cole is in his third year attending the University of Mary in Bismarck majoring in radiology and interning with CHI St. Alexius Health. Cole graduated from Herreid High School in 2017.

US Miltary and Veterans honored at Appreciation Night in Herreid

Herreid School CEO Lance Vander Vorst made the following comments concerning the Veteran and US Military Appreciation Night – 2021. Tonight’s basketball game has been designated as Veteran & Military Appreciation Night. All Veterans in attendance are welcome to a free beverage and popcorn from our concession stand. Simply tell the concession worker that you are a veteran or currently […]

Executive Order by SD Gov. Noem allows merger of two departments

Governor Kristi Noem has signed Executive Order 2021-03 to merge the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, forming a new Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). “With this merger, we are fostering sustainable agriculture and conservation that we can pass on to our kids and grandkids,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “This merger will simplify […]

Changes to online voter registration plan for South Dakota criticized



The South Dakota Senate could soon consider a bill concerning online voter registration, but the measure is a far cry from what advocates hoped for. Late last week, a Senate committee made changes to a measure that would have allowed creation of an online system for South Dakotans to register to vote. The amendments would only permit voters to update […]

SDSU Extension launches new AgritourismSD program

Do you farm or ranch and want to share your passion and excitement for agriculture with others? Are you interested in diversifying your operation’s income? Are you willing to invite people onto your operation for hunting, tours or pasture walks? Are you interested in becoming involved in local foods or farm-to-table ventures? Have you thought about providing lodging or starting […]

S. D. Dept. of Veterans Affair

Caregiver Support Program Expands

Caregivers play an important role in the health and well-being of veterans, and their undertakings are often a 24/7 job. We want caregivers for our heroes to know there are improved services and programs to assist them. Caregivers can be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, grandchildren, friends, or neighbors. These caregivers are often forced […]

Avera updates vaccination plans

Avera continues to conduct vaccination clinics for different population groups according to tiered groups set by state health departments. In South Dakota, at-risk individuals as part of group 1D are currently being vaccinated, including people age 80 and over and people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted by Avera to set […]

Newspapers challenge removal of rate cap established by Congress

The News Media Alliance and the National Newspaper Association – representing thousands of local newspapers across the United States – have joined a legal challenge of an order by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that would effectively eliminate a Congressionally-mandated limit on postal rate increases for Periodicals and Marketing Mail, which since 2006 has required postal rate increases to remain […]

SDDA seeks comments on draft plan for Natural Resources Cons.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) is seeking public comments on the draft Coordinated Plan for Natural Resources Conservation. The draft 2021 Coordinated Plan for Natural Resource Conservation presents a consensus from stakeholders on activities the State Conservation Commission should focus on to protect and enhance natural resources and outlines achievable goals and objectives for the next five years. […]