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Weighing options for old Fire Station amid Ambulance concerns

For years, the plan has been for the city of Flandreau to recoup some of the costs for its new fire station by selling the old one. Now that the new fire hall is complete, discussions have emerged …

Reduced Property Tax rate on some homes to end

Moody County homeowners benefiting from a reduced property tax rate due to their property’s agricultural status will soon lose that advantage on their homes. County Commissioners voted last …

Hawks school construction kicks off earlier than expected

Colman-Egan administrators had planned for construction on a new school addition to begin this fall, but the project is getting an early start. Superintendent Scott Hemmer met with developers last …
Obituaries
Robert Clark, age 89
Robert Clark, 89, of Colman, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel …
Casey J. Wilson, age 50
It is with our deepest sorrow and overwhelming love that we share the passing of Casey Joe Wilson, age 50, of Flandreau, SD — beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, roping …
Gerald J. Voelker, age 86
Gerald J. Voelker, 86, of Colman, SD, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at St. Peter …
Avis D. Heyduk, age 94
Avis D. (Zwart) Heyduk passed away May 27, 2025 in Brookings, SD. A Funeral Service will be held for Avis on June 7, 2025 at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Brookings, SD. A …
Darrold D. Hay, age 82
Darrold Dean Hay, age 82 years old, passed away surrounded by his close family on May 25, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Darrold Dean Hay was born on June 16, 1942. His parents were …
Sports
Commentary

Other states’ experiences with private equity are a warning for South Dakota health care

The relatively recent movement of private equity firms into both ownership and management of health care organizations has prompted increasing attention and, in many cases, concern from health care …

Elon Musk’s DOGE gets a failing grade

The political bromance between President Trump and Elon Musk may be over — or not! — but the damage done by the tech billionaire’s pet project, the Department of Government …

Confusing US signals add to peril of Israel’s attack on Iran

U.S. presidents who thought they could easily restrain Benjamin Netanyahu have quickly learned their lesson. “Who’s the (expletive) superpower?” Bill Clinton reportedly exploded …

Federal cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’ for firefighters

You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving from the backcountry to backyards, the public is becoming more aware …

Israel is truly an awesome place

There’s a beat-up old book sitting on my desk at the State Capitol. It’s full of pictures that were taken by my dad. Long after he passed, we found an old camera hidden amongst his old …
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10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet
CheapInsurance.com reports on 10 exciting cars unavailable in the U.S. due to regulations, costs, and brand strategies.
Dog breeds losing popularity
Stacker pulled data from the AKC to compare dog popularity rankings from 2004 and 2024; the 2024 popularity rankings were released in March 2025.
How to understand your home energy use — and cut costs
(BPT) - Heating and cooling systems account for around 55% of the average home's energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). And during the warmer summer months, HVAC systems are …
4 ways to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day
(BPT) - Macaroni and cheese is a quintessential comfort food everyone loves. It's homey, cheesy and tasty, evoking comfort like no other dish. National Mac and Cheese Day is the perfect excuse to …
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …