SD Community Foundation offers new grant incentives

South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has announced the launch of three new initiatives that will be available to nonprofit organizations across South Dakota beginning in January 2026.

Nothing to smile about ...

Winter officially arrived Monday night, Nov. 24, and blew throughout the day, placing a layer of ice and snow on roads and landscapes and prompting the cancellation of classes and activities at area schools due to travel concerns. Forecasters are calling for more snow on Friday, Nov.

Project in progress

Photo by Kathy Nelson

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, December 1: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Breaded chicken patty on a whole grain bun, California blend, applesauce, and milk.Tuesday, December 2: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chili crispito, carrots, pear, and milk.

CRYP rallies donors and volunteers to bring holiday joy to 1,000+ children

Each winter on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, a quiet miracle unfolds.In homes across nearly 20 remote communities, more than 1,000 children open beautifully wrapped gifts bearing their own names and revealing handpicked surprises from their very own wish lists.

Poll: Confidence in government shows large partisan divides

South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered voters, according to a scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.

Bollinger sisters garner honorable mention on 2025 All-Little Moreau Conference team

Twin sisters Gailup and Geana Bollinger of Timber Lake have been named honorable mention selections for the 2025 All-Little Moreau Conference Team.The sisters are seniors at Timber Lake.

Mobridge hospital outlines next three years of area service

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics’ (MRH&C) Board of Trustees has approved a community-driven report outlining the next three years of health improvement priorities across its four-county service area.

SDSU Extension names new Community Vitality Field Specialist

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.In her role, Hilkemeier will focus on community board development training, the SDSU Extension Marketing Hometown America curriculum and the annual Energize conference.