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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Besides 120 acres of prime downtown real estate, Sioux Falls city leaders got something that has sometimes been elusive over the history of the Smithfield pork plant: An assurance that it's not leaving.

K-2nd: Paetyn Bender I am proud to nominate Paetyn Bender for Student of the Month! Paetyn is always on time and ready to begin her day with a positive attitude. She listens carefully during lessons and follows directions the first time they are given.

Great things are happening here at Andes Central Schools. All students helped celebrate National School Choice Week by doing various activities, such as filling out “Why I Love My School” cards, videoing themselves talking about why they love Andes Central, and posing for pictures with backdrops.

Health care professionals enter every patient encounter with the goal of helping individuals heal, yet many don’t realize how often past adversity shapes the way a person experiences care.

PIERRE, S.D. – The fate of a bill tied to one of the most contentious subjects in the South Dakota Legislature this year – data centers – ended up in the hands of a senator that couldn't be located.

Hard to believe there are only two weeks left in the 101st Session and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride.

In appropriations this week, we cleared our docket of bills. Next week begins the task of putting all the pieces together, and it will be a busy time.

If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved! Bon Homme County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Club is a friendly group that will help you get started on the right foot in a 4-H Small Animal project.

The Annual Meeting of the Bon Homme County Weedand Pest Board will be held Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex, Tyndall. Board members and any area residents are encouraged to attend. Spray policies and guidelines for 2026 will be set.

PIERRE, S.D. - Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw.