Getting ready for postseason
Post season action is starting to heat up, with the Parkston-Ethan-Hanson-Mt. Vernon gymnastics team headed to the state meet after finishing in first place at the regional meet.
South Dakotans' biggest needs according to 211 calls
Some of South Dakotans' greatest needs for resources in 2025 surrounded housing, food and utilities, according to the Helpline Center's 211 data from around the state.
Country Wranglers 4-H Club plans upcoming events
The Country Wranglers 4-H Club met Sunday, January 18, at Faith Lutheran Church in Parkston, with Vice-President Carter Konrad calling the meeting to order.
Sacred Heart to host Happy, Healthy, Holy Women's Retreat
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston is hosting Happy, Healthy, Holy Women, a non-denominational pre-Lenten retreat Saturday, February 14.
Registration open for 2026 SDSU Extension Master Gardener training
Registration is open for the 2026 South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener training that will be offered from April 1 to July 31.
Accounts vary on Valentine's Day origins
Valentine's Day is a bright light in the middle of the winter.
4 facts about St. Valentine
Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples.
How to make your Valentine's Day roses last longer
Valentine's Day spending shows little sign of waning.
Did you know?
Valentine's Day is a celebration of relationships and love for people across the globe.
Highway fatalities reach five-year low in South Dakota
In 2025, South Dakota recorded 110 fatal crashes resulting in 123 deaths, marking a five-year low and a significant improvement in roadway safety, according to preliminary data from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety's Office of Accident Records.
Avera announces most popular baby names of 2025
Avera delivery units across the region were busy this year as thousands of new bundles of joy were welcomed into the world.
For your health
Keep heart health at top of mind this February
February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention.
