


Starting on the new addition
Dirt work has begun on the newest housing addition to Parkston.

Slow year for South Dakota tourism industry so far in 2025
The owners of the Fort Hays Old West Town, a tourism destination just south of Rapid City, have about 150 days each year to turn a profit, relying on robust visitor spending from Mother's Day to mid-October.

Farmers feed 1,000 fairgoers for only 52 cents each
On Saturday, August 30 at the South Dakota State Fair, family farmers and ranchers feed 1,000 fairgoers lunch for only 52 cents each during the South Dakota Farmers Union Farmers Share Lunch.
Exercises to keep seniors fit
Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their bodies age. Exercise improves flexibility, contributes to a healthy weight, reduces the risk for chronic illnesses, and may even help seniors maintain their independence well into their golden years.
Why walking is a perfect exericse for seniors
Aging changes the human body in myriad ways.
Signs of overexertion seniors can learn to recognize
Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle.

85th Rally brings record breaking results for Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame announced that the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was its most successful to date, with record-breaking attendance, sales and community support.
South Dakota Department of Revenue reports 13% increase in tax collections from 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates that tax collections from the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally totaled $1,581,736, marking a 13% increase over last year's collections of $1,399,501.
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Tripp-Delmont school board member honored for years of service by ASBSD
Tripp-Delmont School District Board Member Jane Mehlhaff was honored by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board.

Through the decades
The Tripp-Delmont/Armour-Andes Central/Dakota Christian Nighthawks celebrated their 2025 Homecoming this past week in Tripp.