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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.
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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...
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: ‘Battle Axe’ is on the line
LUVERNE — The tradition continues this Friday as Pipestone Area Schools and Luverne clash with the “Battle Axe” on the line. The rivalry dates back to the late-1950s, and this will mark the 69th installment of the classic. “It’s super competitive,” PAS head football coach Scott Boomgaarden...
SDSU Collegian
Student speaks out against interim fleet vehicle policy
During the open forum at Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting, the Bethel Student Organization had its constitution approved. Collin Nickels from the Mike Huether Public Service Academy addressed the SA about trees being ripped out in downtown Brookings. There is a sapling planting event in partnership with...
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South Dakota State honors nine newest endowment holders
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct. 6, 2026 — South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The fifth annual University Leadership Honors investiture ceremony — honoring nine holders of endowed positions across five different colleges and programs — was held Sept. 24 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
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Volleyball Scores for Tuesday October 6th
Northwest Iowa — Another busy night of high school volleyball was on tap Tuesday across the region. Our broadcast coverage featured Sheldon hosting Central Lyon on KIWA AM 1550 / FM 100.7. The schedule also included a full slate of action throughout the Siouxland and War Eagle Conferences. View...
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SDSU Collegian
Library dean to retire in January
Kristi Tornquist, the dean of Briggs Library, announced her retirement on Sept. 1 after serving SDSU for over 15 years. Tornquist started working at SDSU after serving as the dean of learning resources and technology services for St. Cloud State University. She said it was surprising to find herself serving as library dean.
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HS Football, simplified: Brandon Valley triumphs in rivalry game
First things first, this newsletter is brought to you by CorTrust Bank. Simplified: Brandon Valley beat Harrisburg for the Great American Rivalry game this weekend after dominating the second half of the game. Meanwhile, Jefferson kept its No. 1 spot and taught Omaha Westview which state is superior. Friday’s game...
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The University of South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for
The University of South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for the USD-SF S&T Building Adiabatic Fluid Cooler. There will be an onsite pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 3:00 PM at 4701 N. Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD. Bids will be received by the University of South Dakota, Purchasing Office at Slagle Hall Room 209, 414 East Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069, until 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and then will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. Copies of the electronic bid documents may be requested by contacting Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.edu. If there are any questions about the bidding process, those should be directed to Raleigh Tiahrt at 605-658-3634, or email Raleigh.Tiahrt@usd.edu. USD reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published twice at the total approximate cost of $22.40 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com Published October 2 & 9, 2026.
KELOLAND TV
Shades of 1996: RHS homecoming back at high school
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — It’s another week of Friday night high school football, and Roosevelt is preparing to host Rapid City Central. Normally, the Rough Riders play their home games at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Friday night’s game will be at Roosevelt High School, and...
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Brandon student to represent SD in National Civics Bee
(South Dakota News Watch) - A 14-year-old Brandon student will represent South Dakota at the third annual National Civics Bee Championship in Washington this month. Chloe Dabney, a ninth grader at Brandon Middle School, will compete against 51 other students from each state, Washington and American Samoa in the national competition on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. CT.