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It’s been over six months since two in-home child care providers closed in Highmore. The town of over 600 in central South Dakota has a few other in-home providers, but all are full and have waitlists months out. If a family wanted to move to the town — about an hour’s drive east of Pierre […] The post ‘We can’t exist without child care’: Rural towns use state funding to open local centers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Fundraiser by fundraiser, donor by donor, a committee raised $1 million for a new pool in Highmore in Hyde County. “It’s absolutely wonderful. People worked so hard for it. I’m so proud of this community,” said Jackie Mashek, the manager and an owner of Mashek Food Center, a grocery store in Highmore.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As finals week approaches for college students across the country, hundreds are out protesting instead of studying. Over 20 colleges including Harvard, Columbia University and New York University are demonstrating ceasefire/pro-Palestinian protests this week. At the University of Minnesota, a crowd of people are...

It is with great pleasure that I nominate Mrs. Marlene Eimers for consideration for the 2024 American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of the Year. In addition to performing her duties as Chaplain of Redfield Clay Kiser Post 92, Marlene demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to her Legion Post, church, community, as well as the general public. Volunteering in service to veterans is something that has been instilled in Marlene from a young age. She grew up with a family of veterans; her father and 6 of his brothers, and 6 of 8 male cousins were all enlisted in the military.Marlene takes great pride in performing Chaplain duties for each Auxiliary meeting, including writing her own prayers and conducting Memorials for deceased members. She also spearheaded making patriotic pillowcases to send to deploying soldiers. She went to the school to discuss the flag, and read a book about the flag with kindergarten students. Each student was also presented with their own flag. Teaching has always been a passion for Marlene, and this is evident in her heading up the American Essay and poetry contest. She takes the time to meet personally with teachers, send emails, and provide necessary help in writing essays or poems. There is also an Americanism Tea that is held for the 1st-3rd place winners and parents, where the students present their essays and receive their prizes. The spring of 2023 saw the largest response to the Americanism Essay and Poetry contest, with 200 entries. In 2024, Marlene chaired a Poppy Poster Contest to aid in bringing back interest to it. She met with the art teacher and provided books to read about the poppy.

Tyler Shockley says that he found a niche in the side hustle he developed while working full time. That niche is in assisting small businesses who don’t have the resources or time to create on their own some of the services he provides through his enterprise, Eagle Business Consulting.

PIERRE- Today the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the City of Redfield public water system and the system's operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary's Award for Drinking Water Excellence. "Consistent success is a true measure of excellence," said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. "With more...

The Redfield American Legion Auxiliary Clay Kiser #92 held their 2024 Americanism Contest. The theme this year was “What does Freedom mean to me?” There were 132 essays from grades 4-8 and Special Needs, and one from grades 9-12. Awards were presented for 3 places in each class, along with an Honorable Mention. First place received $25, 2nd place received $15, 3rd place received $10, and Honorable Mention received a DQ treat donated by Dairy Queen. The 1st place essays were sent to the district competition.

REDFIELD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Redfield man has made his musical conducting debut at the storied Carnegie Hall in New York City. It began about 40 miles south of Aberdeen in the small town of Redfield and then, it continued to Wolves Country at Northern State University, a Denver area high school and finally, off to Colorado State University where he is a music professor.

Dallas Stoltenberg is the State North Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. Josh Thorson is the Treasurer for the 2024-2025 school year. Murphy Lewis is the Reporter for the 2024-2025 school year. Accounting I (written test) 1st Abby Holmberg. 4th Patrick Olson. 5th Ashley Haven. 1st Josh Thorson. Agribusiness...

On April 7th the Redfield Future Business Leaders of America chapter, consisting of 30 students, traveled to Sioux Falls to participate in the Spring Leadership Conference. Students could participate in individual or group events at the conference. Brooklyn Rische won the state vote for the office of historian. Chase Harr claimed the People’s Choice Award in the FBLA Talent Show.