SOUTH DAKOTA 40 AND 8 BOXCAR IN HURON Pictured is the South Dakota 40 and 8 Boxcar in Huron, SD. The symbol of the Merci Train to the right, shown next to the French flag, is a frontal view of a steam engine with flowers on the pilot which are symbolic of Flanders...
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First Dakota scholarship applications available
First Dakota National Bank announces the 2025-2026 First Dakota Scholarship applications are available. First Dakota understands the importance of higher education. We support our communities and the youth within them. First Dakota is proud to offer scholarships...
It’s back: Second Annual Teddy Bear Toss
Last year the McCook Central FFA chapter helped host the Teddy Bear Toss on January 17th, 2024, which helped raise 234 stuffed animals for Sanford Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Home Society. The Teddy Bear Toss or Baskets for Bears is an event that the McCook...
Meet South Dakota’s new governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden Let Me Introduce MyselfRecently, 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 might not know about me.I have a...
From the Senate Chambers. . .
Kyle Schoenfish, District 19 Senator Week 3 ReportThe 100th Legislative Session is one third of the way done with the completion of Week Three. Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a joint session of the House and Senate for his first time as Governor. Highlights of his...
News from the Capitol
Representative Jessica Bahmuller I am very impressed with all the emails and letters regarding potential legislation and how it could, if implemented, impact your life. While time consuming, I am sure to read them all.As stated last week we do have a new Governor and...
Full of doubt
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The nation of Israel was enslaved to the most powerful Pharaoh constructing buildings and monuments. Their conditions were harsh plus they were persecuted and oppressed. The Israelites were helpless so they cried out to...
The kind of healing Jesus brings
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson Two years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the town where the story in Luke 8:40-52 took place. It’s the story of Jesus healing Jairus’ daughter and a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. This...
Letter to the Editor
I have been an EMT for 32 years. My personal EMT number for South Dakota is 13167. Through the years the EMS Office in this state has trained about 24,000 EMT’s. However, there are only 2,421 active EMT’s. This is a crisis situation. The problem became worse when the...
How can you be patient?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Boris loves to eat. His large size confirms that he rarely misses any meals or treats. After Boris eats his food, he licks the other cats’ bowls if they’ve left anything behind. If the other cats are...
