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Avon Middle School English language arts teacher Becky Haenfler has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award.

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Charles Mix County State’s Attorney Steve Cotton announce that a Wagner man has been arrested in connection with a fatal vehicle-related incident that occurred Saturday night near Wagner.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 15, 2025) – Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor Month and saving lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion. Those life-saving procedures would not be possible without our blood donors.

Yes. South Dakota’s maximum legislative session length of 40 days is among the shortest in the United States. The state's constitution mandates that the legislative session start on the second Tuesday in January with a maximum of 40 working legislative days, though some sessions have fewer days.

HERSHEY, Pa. — Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA) announced today that Tanner Hento of Avon, has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer of America (NOYF) Award.

The year began with Avon students, athletes and community members earning recognition at the state and national level. The Avon Fire Department honored its members at its annual banquet, and South Dakota marked a historic transition as Larry Rhoden became the state’s 34th Governor.

Here is the 2nd half of the article from the South Dakota State Library with information on the “America’s 250th Reading Adventure.' 4. Now and Then, Historic vs.

From classrooms and competition floors to fire halls and fairgrounds, 2025 proved once again that the Lake Andes and Ravinia areas thrive on dedication, resilience, and togetherness.

Many of us have been there before—near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree. There is always the temptation to climb one rung higher to reach that final spot.

Vermillion, S.D. — South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.