State track meet
The Ethan/Parkston Minotaurs track and field team placed in 10 events and brought home an 11th place overall with the girls and 18th place overall with the boys at the Class A State Track and Field meet at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, Thursday, May 29, through Saturday, May 31.
Photos courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting | ©2025 SDPB | Jozie Kumm, Aiden DeBoer, Tim Tushla, and Josh Jurgens
Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota
South Dakota's three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up.
Return to Parkston
Wakefield, the band many people grew up with in the 1980s, made their fifth straight appearance at the Parkston AmphiTheater last Thursday night.
2024 pheasant season harvest highest in over a decade
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced the 2024 pheasant season harvest numbers.
SDATT 40 year service award given to Heinert
Each year, the South Dakota Association of Towns and Townships recognizes members of small towns and township boards in South Dakota that have served 40 or more years as governing officials.
Newton graduates Magna Cum Laude from STC
Jesse Newton of Parkston graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, May 9.
Locals named to President's List at STC
Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, has announced their President's List for the spring term.
Mount Rushmore unveils new visitor center movie and theater remodel
Mount Rushmore National Memorial has announced the unveiling of its newly remodeled visitor center theaters and the debut of the captivating new film, Carved in Stone, starting Friday, May 23.
Prairie Doc
Rethinking how we experience pain
Pain is a universal human experience, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of health.
Looking for a bargain
Over 15 rummage sales, like this one at Cabbage Rose Antiques & Etc. at 103 West Dakota Street, enjoyed a break from the weather this past weekend in Tripp.
Seasonal workers the 'face' of major South Dakota attractions
Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins.
State track
Tripp-Delmont/Armour track team participated in the State B Track and Field meet in Sioux Falls, Thursday, May 29, to Saturday, May 31, at Howard Wood Field. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting | ©2025 SDPB | Jozie Kumm, Aiden DeBoer, Tim Tushla, and Josh Jurgens
Mount Rushmore unveils new visitor center movie and theater remodel
Mount Rushmore National Memorial has announced the unveiling of its newly remodeled visitor center theaters and the debut of the captivating new film, Carved in Stone, starting Friday, May 23.
