The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Bridgewater public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.“Repeated success is a true...
Grant VanAartsen
From the heart!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer What does it look like to follow your heart? Sometimes it’s as simple as saying no to what you don’t want, and yes to what you do. But how do you choose courage when you are scared or in pain?There are times when it can be hard to actually...
from the south dakota house
Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –As the 100th Legislative Session comes to a close, I want to reflect on the work accomplished and the challenges that remain. This year, we passed a balanced budget for the 136th consecutive session—continuing South Dakota’s long...
Have you tried doing something differently?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent All of our cats enjoy a catnip-filled felt mouse that they toss, kick, and bite. Our cats also enjoy a pinch of catnip served on the floor in front of them. They lick the catnip and then roll around for several...
Moses’ shadow
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent God announced to Moses that he would soon pass away without taking his first steps onto the Promised Land due to his disobedience. Moses had rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin. Despite Moses’ mistake he had...
News from the Capitol
Representative Jessica Bahmuller The 100th legislative session is wrapped up!! And wow what a ride it has been.When I was 15 I traveled to the Capitol with 4-H. I remember sitting in a committee hearing and listening to a bill sponsor pitch a bill and thought “Wow,...
Kathryn Wagner
Age 89 Alexandria, SD March 11, 2025 Kathryn Wagner, 89, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 17, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria....
Elijah B. Wipf
Age 32 Sioux Falls, SD March 12, 2025 Elijah B. Wipf, 32, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, at the Fulton Christian Fellowship in Fulton, SD. Burial was at Rockport...
Phyllis Gossel
Age 96 Mitchell, SD March 5, 2025 Phyllis Gossel, 96, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic...
Mark Stach
Age 69 Sioux Falls, SD March 7, 2025 Mark Stach, 69, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held Friday, March 14 at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in...