by John Grimaldi The Arnold Schwarzenegger film, The Terminator, is about “a world where an artificially intelligent defense network known as Skynet has become self-aware and has conquered humanity,” according to the entertainment journal, Variety. The film was made...
Grant VanAartsen
SD Judicial Branch warns about jury duty scam
The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a phone or email scam in which individuals pose as law enforcement and falsely claim that the recipient has missed jury duty, owes fines and will be arrested if they don’t pay.The scam, which claims...
Longtime TrioTel Communications board member retires, leaving a lasting legacy
HUENERS RETIRES AFTER 51 YEARS ON THE BOARD Tom Hueners is retiring from TrioTel Communications’ Board of Directors after 51 years of service with the company. by Lynn Taylor Rick Reprinted with permissionFor the past 51 years, there’s been one consistent presence at...
Campers get cooperative experience during Farmers Union State Youth Camp
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Campers gather around camp counselor Billy Kezena as he asks them, “Does anyone know what a credit union is?” When no one offers an answer, Kezena explained, “A credit union is a cooperative that serves as a bank. Which...
Alma Wollman
Age 98 Freeman, SD August 19, 2024 Alma Wollman, 98, of Freeman, SD, passed away on August 19 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 24 at 10:30 am at the Salem MB Church of rural Bridgewater. Visitation with the family present will...
Genevieve F. Blindert
Age 97 Salem, SD August 16, 2024 Genevieve “Gen” Blindert, 97, of Salem, SD, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Funeral mass was on Monday, August 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem.Gen was born February 12,...
Lois Swanson
Age 70 Sioux Falls, SD August 14, 2024 Lois A. Swanson, 70, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Sanford Centennial Cottage. A graveside service was held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Spencer Cemetery in Spencer, SD. Lois Ann...
2024 Hanson County 4-H Achievement Days results
The Hanson County 4-H Achievement Days was held on August 4th-5th in Alexandria, SD with hot temperatures for both days. Sunday, August 4th was the static exhibit judging and radio day. Monday August 5th was the livestock day and the annual public BBQ.The following is...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District July meeting
The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting in the district office in Centerville, South Dakota, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.Directors present: Robin Dykstra, Area 5 (Zoom), Bob Iverson, Area 1, Sarah Chadima,...
Where are the Amidons?
THE PIONEER MEMORIAL The Pioneer Memorial stands above Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. (Photo by Christian Begeman) By John Andrews High atop a bluff along busy Cliff Avenue in northern Sioux Falls stands the Pioneer Memorial, a tall quartzite obelisk built to honor the...