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Tick season arrives: Stay safe while enjoying the outdoors

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With summer almost officially here, many of us are heading outdoors to take in the fresh air, sunshine, and all that nature has to offer. But with the change in season comes a growing concern—ticks. These tiny pests are more than just a...

Sister Joyce Feterl, OSB, to celebrate Golden Jubilee

S. Joyce Feterl, OSB Two sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, Sister Candyce Chrystal, OSB and Sister Joyce Feterl, OSB, are celebrating their Golden Jubilees on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel. The mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. with...

Southeastern Electric Co-op earns customer satisfaction award

Southeastern Electric Cooperative is honored to have earned a 2025 Customer Satisfaction Award from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) based on our member survey results. Members were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with us, how well we lived up...

Hot days don’t have to mean high energy bills

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With the arrival of summer heat, many homeowners are cranking up the air conditioning and watching their energy bills climb just as fast. But staying cool doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.Local energy provider Xcel Energy offers...

Community Hymn Sing set for June 22 at Salem MB Church

You’re invited to a Community Hymn Sing hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Salem MB Church!Join us for an inspiring evening of singing and celebration on Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.Whether you love to lift your voice in praise or simply want to be encouraged by...

Saving money while setting up a smart home

Whether you’re setting up a smart home in new digs this moving season, or simply looking to get better connected, making your home smart doesn’t have to break the bank with these practical ways to get connected and save.A smart home all starts with fast, hassle-free...

AG urges caution when dealing with transient vendors

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges consumers to be cautious when doing business with transient vendors.“During the summer months, consumers may encounter someone they don’t know looking to sell a product or a service,” said Attorney General Jackley....

Devoted

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus wants you to believe in Him and He wants to have a daily relationship with you. Begin each day with Him by worshipping Him, reading His Word, praying and praising His holy name, enjoying all He has created. It...

Is someone waiting for you?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent When we enter a room, our cats immediately leave their bed or jump down from a loft to come greet us. When I used to work outside of our home, our cats would greet me when I returned home at the end of the day...