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Biden unveils plan to revamp Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden  has unveiled  a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court , calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics …

Biden steps aside

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden  dropped out of  the 2024 race  for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that …
Obituaries
Dorcas Youel, age 106
Dorcas Youel, 106, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Dougherty Hospice House with her daughters by her side. Her funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, …
Lloyd D. Kohler, 94
David S. Kohler, 94, of Arvada, CO passed away March 7, 2024. He was born October 16, 1929 to Lloyd and Florence Kohler in Flandreau, SD. He grew up on the family farm in Flandreau and graduated from …
Lois D. Spiering, 89
Lois D. Spiering, age 89, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Codington County, South Dakota, to the late Alfred and Mary Spring. Over many years, Lois so enjoyed teaching children …
Robert "Bob" Chamley
Robert “Bob” Dean Chamley, 80, of Dell Rapids, S.D., passed away on Friday, August 29, 2024 under hospice care. Visitation was from 1:30pm - 3:30pm on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Skroch …
John "Jack" Hinricher
May 1952 - August 2024 Jack, 72, of Colman, SD, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 2-4pm at the Skroch Funeral …
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After Sioux Falls tragedy, let’s imagine a world where guns are safely stored

Imagine leaving a gun in an unlocked vehicle. Imagine that gun is stolen and ends up shooting a kid. Killing a kid. It’s more than an exercise in imagining. It happens. It just did in …

South Dakota's best grocery bagger title awarded to Gregory man

HURON — Brian Kalenda of Buche Foods in Gregory took the top prize at the South Dakota Best Bagger Competition on Aug. 31. Hosted by the South Dakota Retailers Association and sponsored by …

Governor’s Student Art Competition underway in South Dakota

PIERRE — In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, Gov. Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Arts Council announce the opening of the Governor’s Student Art Competition. …

FBI: Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams

WASHINGTON — Americans were duped out of more than $5.6 billion last year through fraud schemes involving cryptocurrency, the FBI said in a report released Monday  that shows a 45% jump in …

Male Teachers lead local Family and Consumer Science classes

Home Economics is a class many of us grew up taking. It’s where we learned about life and finances, how to cook and sew, and the basics of nutrition — like the food pyramid — so we could head into the world with healthier, more productive habits.
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5 recipes to ease into the back-to-school season
(BPT) - Fall is here and so is the back-to-school season. This is a busy time of year for families, and breakfast can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings.To help you make …
Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …
Four Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15 and ends on October 15, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino …
RSV Vaccines: What older adults need to know
(Family Features) Even though cooler days may seem far off, now is the best time to plan ahead for a healthy winter.
Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11
(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …