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Bingo Fun Fundraiser 2g4f1w

By Chris Fischer Mellette Community Center was filled with residents of all ages on Sat., April 12th. An annual fundraiser, which included a free-will donation meal, pull tabs, Bingo, a silent …

Casino Night in Northville 4w4t2p

By Chris Fischer A lot of “funny money” was circulating through Northville’s old school on Sat., April 12th. The old gym came alive for the annual Casino Night fundraiser. About 200 …

Another Chamber Ribbon-Cutting 5f611d

The Pochop family: Damen, Tracy, Easton, and Maverick, with Jill Tomsha and Kim Leon-hardt of the Redfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
By Chris Fischer Two family businesses have had their official ribbon-cutting ceremonies with the Chamber of Commerce. Pochop and Company, and Pochop Firearms have a new space in Main St. Plaza in …
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Egg Candy Discovery 5w694d

By Chris Fischer On Sat., April 5th, Redfield Armory was filled with happy noise and plastic eggs for Redfield Discovery Program’s egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt was moved indoors due to …

New Postmaster Comes to Redfield 2n3c5o

By Chris Fischer “There’s a lot of changes happening.” This is a true statement from Postmaster Roze Padamadan, both for the postal service, and for herself. As of March, Padamadan …

The Sisterhood 712052

By Chris Fischer When Lilly Mae Blume was crowned Miss Central States Fair in Feb., the other contestants of Miss Rapid City also had tears in their eyes. “They knew that I worked hard.” …
The room is packed with players.

Honoring a Legacy of Love 74p59

By Chris Fischer On Thurs., Mar. 20th Eastern Star Home held its 7th annual “Love You More” Bingo fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for healthcare education …
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SDSU Jackrabbits football top 25 ranking tracker bobblehead unveiled
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This morning, to celebrate the return of the college football season, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a first-of-its-kind South Dakota State …
South Dakota State’s Mark Gronowski runs with the ball during a game against Northern Iowa on Oct. 14.
Jacks in search of signature FBS win in Stillwater
South Dakota State has won back-to-back national championships and has turned into one of the premier programs in the FCS. However, the Jackrabbits are missing one thing on their FCS resume and that’s a signature win over a top-tier FBS program.
Mark Gronowski (#11) of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits looks for a receiver against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mark Gronowski looks better than ever as South Dakota State heads into opener
When Mark Gronowski took the field two years ago against Iowa, it was his first game back after missing an entire season due to a knee injury. The Jackrabbits lost that game 7-3, but since then Gronowski has won 29 games in-a-row.
South Dakota State's Nate Barnhart, 5, blocks the shot of South Dakota's Lahat Thioune from behind during their Summit League men's basketball game earlier this year at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion.
South Dakota State men finalize non-conference basketball schedule
The South Dakota State men’s basketball program has finalized its 2024-25 schedule as the Jackrabbits look ahead to a challenging slate while making their debut in the newly-renovated First Bank & Trust Arena.
South Dakota State announced that Ryan Howlett will be taking over as the football public address announcer, starting this fall.
South Dakota State announces new football public address announcer
Come Sept. 7, there will be a new man behind the microphone at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Leader of the defense: Adam Bock's role grows throughout years at South Dakota State 3t275m

Adam Bock #32 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits eyes quarterback Connor Watkins #4 of the Villanova Wildcats at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Dec. 9 in Brookings.

Middle linebacker is one of the most important positions in football. Many call it the quarterback of the defense and it is normally played by a player that is always a true leader on that side of the ball. For South Dakota State, that statement could not be any more true.

Jackrabbits set to begin 2024 soccer campaign 585h5m

South Dakota State’s Kaycee Manding prepares to take a free kick during a game against Grand Canyon at Fishback Soccer Park in Brookings on Sept. 7.

South Dakota State soccer will open up the regular season tonight at Fishback Soccer Park against the Kansas Jayhawks at 7 p.m. and the Jackrabbits are hoping to continue their streak of successful seasons that have built them into one of the better soccer programs in the country.

South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale y103y

SIOUX FALLS — Tickets for the annual Induction Banquet for the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame are now on sale. The event is set for Sept. 22 at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls (the old …

Obituaries
Jeremy J. Buechler
Jeremy J. Buechler, 46, Redfield, SD, ed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Myron Ellis Fahrenwald, M.D.
Myron Ellis Fahrenwald, M.D.
   A great man’s heart was stilled on May 11, 2025, when Myron Ellis Fahrenwald, M.D., a native of Conde, ed away peacefully at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.
Myron E. Fahrenwald, M.D.
   Services for Myron E. Fahrenwald, M.D., age 90 of Conde will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 19th at the United Methodist Church, Conde.
   Carol Houghtaling
   Carol Houghtaling
   Carol Houghtaling, 94, formerly of Doland, ed away on May 8, 2024, at the Avantara Clark care center. 
Mary Cross
Mary Cross
The memorial service for Mary Cross, 73, of Mina, SD, will be 10:00am, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Plymouth Congregational UCC, with Pastor Blair Kirkpatrick officiating.
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Schools
Commencement Held at Northwestern
Twenty young adults graduated from Northwestern Area High School on Saturday, May 18 th . The School’s Gold gym was filled with family, friends, and other fans of the class of 2024. …
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Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence
by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …