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SPINK COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday that a man had died in a two-vehicle crash near Conde, South Dakota on Tuesday. Early crash information shows that around 4:48 p.m., a 2021 CanAm Defender UTV turned in front of a westbound Peterbilt truck on SD Highway 20, about 9 miles southwest of Conde.

CONDE, S.D.–A man driving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) has been killed in a crash with a semi in Spink County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says it happened Tuesday on Highway 20, nine miles southwest of Conde. The 77 year-old man driving the UTV turned in front of a westbound semi on the highway. The semi struck the UTV, forcing it into the ditch where it rolled.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Small-town, rural schools are dotted all over the state. There are 154 small towns throughout the state, and we’re in one of those small towns, Doland, where their school is getting ready for its first-ever art show. School superintendent Garrett Schmidt talked about the challenges of small-town schools.

Redfield lost against Sioux Valley back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Redfield Pheasants lost 10-3 to the Sioux Valley Cossacks. Redfield has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Sioux Valley's part, Abby Axtell was a major factor no matter...

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.

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...

Erma Lou (Tubandt) Ames, 89, of Redfield, SD, and formerly of Tulare, SD, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield. Her services will be held on Monday, April 22, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Her funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Lorah Houser Jankord officiating. After the funeral, burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in rural Tulare. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the Tulare Community Hall.

Mavis Florene Schroeder, age 97, of Clark, SD, formerly from Redfield, SD, died April 2, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Watertown, SD. Her funeral will be Friday, April 5, at 10:30 AM at the Redfield Methodist Church in Redfield. Pastor Melissa Rowenhorst will officiate. Burial will be at Greenlawn...

Wilfred “Roger” Eschenbaum, 87, of Redfield, SD, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Redfield. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Reverend John Short will officiate. Lunch and fellowship will follow the service in the church hall. Burial, with military honors, will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Orient, SD.

Phyllis M. Kent passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at the age of 93, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield, SD. She was born May 10, 1930, to John and Amanda Nelson and resided in Redfield her entire life. After high school, she attended Watertown Beauty School and after graduation, returned to Redfield where she married Darrell “Daisy” Kent in 1950. They were married 57 years before his death in 2007 and had a daughter Carol (Hess) now living in Spearfish, SD and a son William (Cheryl) who resides in Houston, TX. They were blessed with a granddaughter Stacey (Mike) Holzer who lives in Denver and a grandson Preston (Jana) Kent who lives in Houston, TX and 5 great-grandchildren Zachary and Alex Holzer and Mason, Hunter, and Lily Kent.

Mansfield residents have the opportunity to walk a beat in an officer's shoes as the local police department rolls out its 34th Citizens Police Academy class. Beginning May 16, those accepted into the ten-week program will get a taste of what it takes to protect and serve every Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. With limited spots available, the department encourages prompt applications.

PIERRE — The Town of Hitchcock’s public water system and the system’s operation specialists were recently awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence, by the S.D. Dept. to Agriculture and Natural Resources. “With more than 23 consecutive years of compliance, the Hitchcock water system has...