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South Dakota’s government has no business helping gun makers increase profits
Theres only one reason gun manufacturers are donating about $2 million to a state-owned shooting range that will open this fall 10 miles north of Rapid City. Its good business for them. And thats exactly why the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks, which will manage the facility,…
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Hope Louise Leinen
Hope Louise Leinen, 71, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen. Her memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD, with Pastor Joy Proper officiating. Lunch and fellowship will follow at…
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Canadian wildfire smoke chokes upper Midwest for second straight year
MADISON, Wis. Smoke from Canadian wildfireshas prompted health warnings across the upper Midwest for the second straight year. Fires raging in British Columbia and Alberta sent the haze over parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday, lingering into Monday morning. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued its…
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Lions Award Peace Poster Prizes
The Redfield Lions Club announced the winners of their annual Peace Poster contest. Harper Schade won first place and $50. Paisley Huizenga was the 2nd-place winner, and won $35. The 3rd place winner was Aniston Whitley, who was awarded $25.Every year, Lions Clubs International chooses a theme for their Peace…
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South Dakota agency partners with NRA for online hunter education course
PIERRE The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department recently announced it has partnered with the National Rifle Association to provide a free online hunter education course option. The NRA is honored to partner with GFP to provide our free course for its state residents, said Peter Churchbourne, managing director…
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Outstanding Citizens Honored by Legion
The American Legion, Redfield, honored community members on Wednesday, March 6th, at Clay Kiser Post 92. The honors were for Outstanding Educator of the Year, Firefighter of the Year, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, and Emergency Medical Technician of the Year.Larry Price, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee for…
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RDO Retiree Ready to Hit the Road
Tom Hixon recently retired after working at RDO Equipment for 15 years. He stated that he will miss all the people Ive grown to working with, as well as interacting with customers. Hixon said that he hopes to keep in touch with colleagues. He said that he was a little…
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South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem’s Texas dental trip, promo video
A Democratic legislator on Wednesday called for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the doctors for giving her “a smile I can be proud of and confident in. State Sen. Reynold Nesiba said…
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High school visual arts competition starts Friday in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS The South Dakota High School Activities Association has announced the 10th Annual State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery, set to take place at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls. This milestone event will bring together the artistic prowess of students from 36 schools across the state, featuring over 350…
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South Dakota DCI leading investigation into Colorado DNA case
PIERRE South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation was asked by Colorado authorities to conduct the criminal investigation into a former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist who is accused of mishandling DNA testing in at least 650 cases. Yvonne Missy Woods…
