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Alpena, SD · Education
KCAU 9 News
Dakota Valley girls soccer primed for SDHSAA Class A State title rematch against Sioux Falls Christian
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KCAU) – The title quest for Dakota Valley girls soccer ended in heartbreak a season ago, losing to Sioux Falls Christian 2-1 in penalty kicks. But now, the Panthers are back to the championship and have a chance to avenge its loss as they are set to meet the Chargers in the final […]
Lennox Independent
Lennox rolls past Dakota Valley
The Lennox High School football team put together a strong offensive performance Friday, Oct. 9, defeating Dakota Valley 44-13 in Lennox. The Orioles finished with 444 yards of total offense, including 223 through the air and 221 on the ground. Quarterback Cayden Huls led the way for Lennox, throwing four...
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Douglas Football Team Forfeits Upcoming Game Due to Player Injuries
BOX ELDER, S.D. – Douglas High School has forfeited its varsity football game against Yankton scheduled for Oct. 16 because of a shortage of healthy players on the roster. In a letter to families and community members, school officials said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution after ongoing injuries significantly reduced the number of available athletes.
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Brookings Register
Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District facing new dissolution vote
RUTLAND — Voters in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District will again go to the polls to decide the fate of the school district. An August citizen petition requires the district to host another vote on the same reorganization plan before a year has passed since the first vote on the issue.
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Brookings Superintendent Named 2026 “Youth in Music Administrator of the Year
BROOKINGS (10-14-26) — The 22nd annual Youth in Music Marching Band Championships took place last weekend. The event is one of the largest high school marching band events in the Upper Midwest. And this year, one of the top awards went to Brookings School District Superintendent Summer Schultz. School...
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New SDSU scholarship targets behavioral healthcare, mental health nursing
BROOKINGS (10-13-26) — It’s a first-of-its-kind scholarship at South Dakota State University, and its roots came from a little girl’s childhood on a farmhouse near Tripp, South Dakota. Diane Reese has always been motivated to serve the hurt people (and animals) in her life. “I’ve always been...
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KELOLAND
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drgnews.com
Governor Girls win OT thriller versus Brookings; Move on to State Semi-Finals
The Pierre Governors came up one game short of the Girls AA State Championship a year ago on the road in Harrisburg by a final score of 1-0. The girls set out in this 2026 season to accomplish what they couldn’t less than 12 months prior, win in the semis and make it to the final game. Saturday evening, they got one step closer by winning arguably the greatest game ever played at PILC as the Governor girls outlasted 100 minutes of regulation, extra-time play and penalty kicks against the Brookings Bobcats.
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SDSU Collegian
College ministry surpasses record numbers
Oasis, a college ministry program, is reaching more students than ever this year, with a record number of small groups. According to Emily Kaufmann, the groups pastor at GracePoint Church, in 2024, Oasis saw 29 groups in the fall semester, and 28 in the spring semester. The groups saw growth in 2025 with 32 groups. 2026 brought significant growth from 32 to 42 small groups, leadership being made up of 33 people.
sfsimplified.com
This week in HS Football: Getting the Tea ahead of playoffs
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Lennox eyes million-dollar stadium makeover
LENNOX, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A million-dollar stadium makeover could be in the future for one South Dakota high school, and the community can help make it happen. Lennox High School has been named one of the top 40 finalists in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, and it’s the only South Dakota school to earn the honor.
KELOLAND TV
Douglas Middle School responds to increase in hate symbols
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The Douglas Middle School is noting an increase in racial slurs and hate symbols being used by students, the school is asking staff and parents to work together to stop the use of these words and symbols. In a letter from Principal Sean Gholson, he...
KELOLAND
Lennox HS named finalist in nationwide contest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Students in the Lennox School District have learned they are finalists in a nationwide contest. The T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights competition includes $1 million in improvements to a school’s home field facility. On Thursday morning, students of all ages packed the bleachers inside the Lennox High School gym, many […]
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Governors Have Tough Challenge Hosting Brandon Valley
The Pierre Governor volleyball team will be back at home after three straight road contests as the Governors will take on a tough Brandon Valley squad at Riggs High School on Saturday. Brandon Valley is coming off a win on Thursday over Jefferson, but the most important win the Lynx...