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Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

The legislature is now in recess until Veto Day on March 30th.

Every year I ask my students, “How old is old?” The answers vary, but the most honest response I’ve ever received came from a patient who said, “Old is 10 years older than my age.” We all tend to p

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

Week 9 is over, and the 2026 legislative session is in the books.

PIERRE, SD – Resilience. It’s one of the prizes that keeps conservation- minded land managers striving for improved soil health.

Sports

The Wagner Red Raiders closed out a successful 2025–26 boys basketball season Tuesday night in the SoDak 16, falling to Sioux Falls Christian in Madison. Wagner entered the matchup as the No.

The Lady Raiders opened up the late night session on day 1 by taking on the defending state Champs the Sioux Falls ChristianChargers.

After finishing as state runner-up the past two seasons, Gannon Knebel of the Wagner Red Raiders made sure his final trip to the top stage ended just the way he had envisioned since he was four yea

PIERRE — While no one has tracked whether it was worse than last year, officials of the South Dakota High School Activities Association noted that there seemed to be a rise in unsportsmanlike activ

Opinion

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

J OHN 6:12-13 'When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, gather the fragments that remail, that nothing be lost.

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

M ATTHEW 9:10-13 'And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans ( Tax Collectors) and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu

Lifestyle

The Bon Homme Community Choir is preparing for this year's Easter Cantata. 'Savior, Jesus Messiah' is the title for this year's Easter Cantata.

DEADWOOD, S.D. – While the city of Deadwood gets about $7 million a year in gaming taxes for historic preservation, the entire rest of the state gets just $200,000 annually.

Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

10 YEARS AGO

2016

A card shower was held to celebrate Arnold Horner's 80th Birthday on March 23.

Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

Marlene (Beck) Myears, age 82 of Lake Andes passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lake Andes Senior Living. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

ed his strong work ethic and commitment to learning.

Randy will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his profession, and the friendships he built along the way.

Mar 17, 2026 - 11:24

Tomasita “Tommie” Talsma, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Springfield Assisted Living Center, leaving behind a life marked by love, resilience, and quiet grace.

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

Leo Novak, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by the love of his famil